Ravenswood Besieged Red
| Description: | Ravenswood Besieged is a blend of Old Vine California heritage varietals. It's a limited release, which Ravenswood bestows on us every now and again. They're typically small production, specialty wines and/or new releases. Lucky us! The Beiseiged blend will have you scrambling for more. It evokes only the darkest fruit, with a side of exotic spice, it's wrapped in a full body with a long, long finish. If that isn't enough, this Ravenswood new kid is such a bargain you should buy it by the careful. And that's our story. Winery: \"Dark, rich, full flavors ignite your senses with blackberry, black cherry, plum, cardamon, resolving into a delicious, smooth, satisfying finish.\". Best Winery Description Ever: \"Under a threatening sky, Besieged by rain clouds, lightning glinting in the hills, winemaker Joel Peterson worked alone to collect grapes destined for one of his debut wines. As he worked, ravens laughed from above, but instead of being harbingers of doom, they brought him good fortune, becoming the totem for his winery.\". Bottle:750ml, cork. Varietal:35% Carignane, 20% Petite Sirah, 18% Zinfandel, 13% Mourvedre, 9% Alicante Bouschet, 5% Barbera. Alcohol:14.5%. pH: 3.58. Ta: 6.1g/L. Region:Sonoma, California Region Description. Like its neighbor Napa, Sonoma is a small area filled with independent wineries and characterized by microclimates that vary according to the topography. The coolest parts of Sonoma are the fog-filled south, where the grape varieties are Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. Northwards up the valley the climate warms and provides a good base for Cabernet Sauvignon and Zinfandel. In general Sonoma wines are less dramatically flavorful than those of Napa. Cabernet Sauvignon is relatively soft, with blackcurrant fruit, minty and eucalyptus perfume, and some soft buttery oak. Zinfandel ranges from soft and gulpable to massive bramble and pepper styles. Chardonnay is rich and juicy, especially from the Russian River, and Sauvignon Blanc can be zingy and grassy. Most Sonoma wines have a freshness and a soft edge which makes them very suitable for drinking on their own, however they partner well with strongly flavored fish and meat dishes. The old-style Zinfandels are delicious with spicy cuisine. |
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| Price: | $ 10.99 |
| Price in original currency: | None |
Available from Haskell's
| Address: |
81 South 9th Street Minneapolis, MN 55402 United States |
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| Telephone (toll-free): | 800-486-2434 |
| Telephone (regular): | 612-342-2437 |
| Fax: | 612-342-2440 |
First added to 1000 Corks on April 4, 2022.
