Ravenswood Old Vine Zinfandel 2016

Description

Baby, it's cold outside. Time to throw on that wearable duvet known as the puffer with its perfect storm of stylishness, warmth and wearability. It doesn't have to be Canada Goose, Mackage or cost the earth. It just has to be large with lots of stuffing. This big, bold red Zinfandel with its explosive fruit and warming 14.5 per cent alcohol is, hands down, the vinous equivalent of the puffer. Every full-bodied mouthful expands with velvety flavours of black and red berries nuanced with grill marks, black earth and mixed peppercorn. This bottle was recently released in Vintages but won't last. Score - 92. (Carolyn Evans Hammond, Toronto Star, Jan. 11, 2019)

Tasting Notes

From an iconic Zin producer, this wine includes 17% Petite Sirah and 1% Alicante Bouschet and spent 18 months in French oak. A perennial favourite with Vintages customers, it always brings plenty of mixed berry, earthy and sweet spice notes. The team at Ravenswood suggests pairing it with turkey dinner, baked salmon or herb-crusted chicken.

Tags

Full-bodied & Smooth, Red Wine, Wine, XD - Extra Dry, Zinfandel/Petite Sirah