Introduction to Ravenswood
History of Ravenswood History of Ravenswood Sonoma and Zinfandel Sonoma and Zinfandel Joel Peterson Joel Peterson Ravenswood Portfolio Ravenswood Portfolio Vintners Blend County Series Single Vineyard Designates Icon Summary Summary Presentation Overview
History Founded in 1976 by Joel Peterson Became famous for Zinfandel; now the #1 producer of Zinfandel in the world Old world style with bold flavors
Sonoma and Zinfandel Zinfandel came to California in the 1850s; most popular variety throughout 19th century Still the most-planted red variety in California
Joel Peterson Known as the “Godfather of Zin” Joel apprenticed as a winemaker with Joseph Swan Founded Ravenswood Winery in 1976 Shepherded the winery from a one-man operation to the #1 producer of Zinfandel worldwide
Ravenswood Portfolio Includes three distinct tiers: Vintners Blend County Series Single Vineyard Designates
Vintners Blend Everyday wines Includes Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Merlot, Petite Sirah, Shiraz and Zinfandel All have an approachable style and exceptional value
County Series Showcases finest growing regions of California with an emphasis on Sonoma Includes Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Merlot, Syrah and Zinfandel Includes three Zinfandel offerings from Sonoma, Napa and Lodi
Single Vineyard Designates Each highlights unique characteristics of these vineyards Barricia, Belloni, Big River, Old Hill, Pickberry, and Teldeschi are all located in Sonoma County Dickerson is from the Napa Valley
Icon Recalls the first significant vineyard plantings in Sonoma and the practice of blending Zinfandel, Petite Sirah, Alicante Bouchet, and Carignan into “California Claret” Comes from pre-Prohibition vineyards Dark, dense wine that is aromatic and mouth-filling
Summary Ravenswood has been producing great wines for over 30 years There are three tiers to the Ravenswood portfolio: Vintners Blend, County Series and the Single Vineyard Designates Ravenswood is the #1 Zinfandel in the United States and helped create the market for this variety
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