2006 Ravenswood Belloni Zinfandel
Russian River Valley
Ravenswood has been harvesting grapes
from the Russian River Valley’s Belloni
Vineyard since 1991. This family-owned
vineyard of magnificent old vines, lovingly
tended to by the late Ricardo Belloni,
is a family affair. Carrying on Ricardo’s
legacy, his wife, Natalie, works with their
children and grandchildren to care for
the vineyard and preserve its heritage.
The 2006 Belloni is characterized
by particularly big ripe flavor—a
characteristic achieved by the cofermentation
of Zinfandel, Carignane,
Petite Sirah, and Alicante Bouchet grapes as well as
the small coop of exceptional weather for the Russian
River in this vintage. Seemingly sweet, this wine is
actually very round and full with lots of boysenberry,
raspberry, and blueberry hints to it. The nice acidity
gives the wine a good balance and structure. Enjoy its
long, elegant finish which fills the palate beautifully.
– Joel Peterson
COMPOSITION
78% Zinfandel,
22% mixed blacks
APPELLATION
Russian River Valley
AGING 20 months
in 100% French oak,
32% new
SKIN CONTACT
10–15 days
TA .63g/ml
pH 3.59
ALCOHOL 15.2%
PRODUCTION
1,205 cases
AGEABILITY
Drink now and for 7–10 years