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Ravenswood Winery, Sonoma

Three Liter Vertical 1999, 2000, ’02, ’04 Teldeschi Zinfandel

www.ravenswoodwinery.com

Teldeschi Vineyard is located in the Dry Creek Valley. The Oldest vines planted from 1913-1919.

1999 vintage: Deep, almost blue black color and an aroma that exhibits the regional character of vanilla and ripe cherries. There are also the added complexities of red raspberries and black pepper. The impression of roundness, fullness, and sweet fruit are well balanced by refreshing acidity and smooth ripe tannins in the mouth. The full, multi-layered flavors linger long in the finish. This wine is a perfect synthesis of tradition, hard work, excellent grape production, superior microclimate and dedicated winemaking. 90 points from Wine Spectator.

2000 vintage: These older (and some younger) low production vines that make up the Teldeschi wine from Ravenswood are a mix of Zinfandel, Carignane, and Petite Sirah. This melange is typical of the older plantings in California that use the different nature of each grape to elicit the best wine from the specific conditions of a particular growing region, while also allowing for flexibility in a vintage. The majority grape, Zinfandel, provides a thick ripe cherry berry character, while the Carignane provides bright raspberry flavors and balancing acidity. The Petite Sirah provides deep color, pepper spice and firm tannins. The resulting wine is a Dry Creek classic, with its deep, almost blue black color and an aroma that exhibits the regional character of vanilla and ripe cherries. There are also the added complexities of red raspberries and black pepper. The impression of roundness, fullness, and sweet fruit are well balanced by refreshing acidity and smooth ripe tannins in the mouth. The full, multi-layered flavors linger long in the finish.

The 2002 Teldeschi Zin has huge aromas infused with black pepper, vanilla and hints of tar, smoke and coffee blend. It is a very broad, intense wine with huge fruit – lots of those luscious Dry Creek bing cherry and sweet plum characters.

2004 vintage: Zinfandel, Carignane and Petite Sirah are fermented separately and blended to taste. Native yeast fermentation, small open-top fermenters, manual punching down of the cap, minimal processing and aging in small French oak cooperage all contribute to a style that brings out the best of the vineyard, power and big flavors. 91 points from Wine and Spirits.