Community Tasting Notes 5

• klezman wrote:

  November 28, 2022 - A bit past prime, I think. It had raisin and fig fruit components with a hint of fresher fruit. Plenty of other stuff going on as well. The 15.3% alcohol wasn't noticeable, but I think it was reasonably balanced by the high acidity. Overall a good wine but not as impressive as some of the other Ravenswood library wines.

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• mdefreitas wrote: 88 points

  May 28, 2006 - Another similar sample. Time to drink these up. This particular bottle showed a bit more fruit and fun that the other recent bottles, but I still wish I drank these earlier.

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• mdefreitas wrote: 87 points

  May 25, 2006 - Still holding on to some fruit, although it is quite subdued. The tannins seem a bit harsher on this bottle. A bit agressive and astringent. I need to drink these up younger to maximize fuit enjoyment.

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• mdefreitas wrote: 89 points

  May 6, 2006 - A very nice, civilized zin. Tannins are resolved and the balance is quite nice. However, I can't help think this is boring. Black fruits, some spice, but lacks zing. I really think this has peaked and although it won't decline suddenly, I doubt it will get better. Drink up.

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• mdefreitas wrote: 94 points

  September 26, 2000 - Very dark in color. Nice nose of crushed black fruits, and cola. Full mid palate. Very ripe, with some raisins, but not pruney. Nice finish. Complex and complete. Long spicy finish. Good structure.

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Wine Definition

• Vintage 1998
• Type Red
• Producer Ravenswood
• Varietal Zinfandel
• Designation n/a
• Vineyard Cooke
• Country USA
• Region California
• SubRegion Sonoma County
• Appellation Sonoma Valley

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• In Cellars 29 (62%)
• Consumed 18 (38%)

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