2008 Ravenswood Barricia Sonoma Valley Zinfandel 750ml

Quick Overview

Raspberry, cherry pie, cracked black pepper, and spice driven scents with hints of coffee and new leather add complexity to the aromas classically associated with Barricia vineyards. Delicious sweet red fruit flavors at the heart of the wine give way to an intense finish with silky tannins and lingering flavors of blackberries and candied cherries. This is a wine with lovely structure and focus. Drink between now and seven to ten years.

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Ratings 93WE

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2008 Ravenswood Barricia Sonoma Valley Zinfandel ENLARGE

2008 Ravenswood Barricia Sonoma Valley Zinfandel 750ml

The Zinfandel from this vineyard has been revered by every winery that has made wine from it. The majority of Barricia is an old, low-production vineyard in a special location in Sonoma Valley. Due to the age of the vines and the dry farming practices, the crop level on these vines is low and the vine vigor minimal. This, of course, leads to very intense wines. Additionally, the thick-skinned nature of the grapes and the predominant tannins work to maintain the perfect balance between fruit and structure.

WINE ENTHUSIAST RATING: 93

WINE ENTHUSIAST REVIEW: Zinfandel’s briary, brambly personality is front and center on this wine, which wears its slightly rustic cloak proudly. It’s the quintessential California Zin, dry, complex and peppery, offering a profusion of wild summer berry, licorice and tobacco flavors. One of the great successes of the vintage.

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Steal of a Price Review by Paul P

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Picked this wine up before from another retailer for almost twice the price. BIG MISTAKE. What a awsome zin that shows a ton of fruit. (Posted on 2/3/12)