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Ravenswood
2006 Belloni Zinfandel, Russian River Valley

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Story

  • In 1976, Joel Peterson founded Ravenswood. Since its beginning, Ravenswood has been recognized all over the world for its amazing Zinfandel. Thirty years later, Ravenswood is known for all of its exceptional varietals.
  • Single Vineyard Designate: Each Single Vineyard Designate reflects a unique flavor from a specific vineyard.
  • Ravenswood has been crafting wines from the Russian River Valley "Belloni" vineyard since 1991.

    Description

  • A full-bodied, dry and juicy red wine with boysenberry, blueberry and raspberry hints mingled with licorice, allspice and vanilla.
  • Why Drink This Wine

  • "Belloni" produces big ripe fruit with excellent acidity from the old, low production vineyard located in the cool-climate of Sonoma County's Russian River Valley.
  • Our Peers

  • Ridge, Rosenblum, Seghesio, Rombauer
  • Additional Information

  • 78% Zinfandel, 22% mixed blacks
  • Aged 20 months in 100% French oak; 32% new
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