Ravenswood Winery

Besieged Limited Release Old Vine Sonoma County Red Blend

8.7168 ratings

8.84 pro ratings

Sonoma County, California, USA

Carignane, Petite Sirah, Zinfandel, Mourvedre, Alicante Bouschet, Barbera

Duck, Goose, Game, Chili & Hot Spicy, Turkey, Mushrooms, Chicken, Tomato-Based, Pork, Venison, Potato, Pasta, Baking Spices, Beans & Peas, Pungent Cheese, Hard Cheese, White Rice, Exotic Spices, Soft Cheese, Herbs, Veal, Salami & Prosciutto, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Lamb, Beef

Top Notes For

MICHAEL COOPER DipWSET

Owner TomeVinos wine shops, WSET Level 3, Blogger www.spanishwinesandmore.com, blog.tomevinos.com

9.0

I love it. #carignan #carignane #zinfandel #petitesyrah #syrah #alicantebouschet #monastrell #garnachatintorera #mourvedre #barbera #sonoma #sonomacounty it has this complexity and balance due to the blend that intrigues me and keeps me coming back for more. #ravenswood also incredibly fresh for 2014 vintage. Can age.

I love it. #carignan #carignane #zinfandel #petitesyrah #syrah #alicantebouschet #monastrell #garnachatintorera #mourvedre #barbera #sonoma #sonomacounty it has this complexity and balance due to the blend that intrigues me and keeps me coming back for more. #ravenswood also incredibly fresh for 2014 vintage. Can age.

Oct 28th, 2020

8.8

Decant for at least 1.5 hrs to lessen tartness and breath a little. Aroma: blackberry, cerise and a bit of sweet oak. Nice body. Tastes strong of lovely dark red fruits, tobacco, leather, vanilla but sadly doesn't stay around to long to make many tasty friends. Decent red blend for around $10, but not exactly rocking my world.

Decant for at least 1.5 hrs to lessen tartness and breath a little. Aroma: blackberry, cerise and a bit of sweet oak. Nice body. Tastes strong of lovely dark red fruits, tobacco, leather, vanilla but sadly doesn't stay around to long to make many tasty friends. Decent red blend for around $10, but not exactly rocking my world.

Oct 18th, 2017

8.9

Really nice, smooth red blend for $14! Hints of black cherry, blackberry.

Really nice, smooth red blend for $14! Hints of black cherry, blackberry.

2 people found it helpfulJan 19th, 2016

Jacqueline Cochrane

9.6

Suoer good blend. Spicy & smooth.

Suoer good blend. Spicy & smooth.

1 person found it helpfulMay 24th, 2016

Harvest production at Hirsch and Cobb Wineries

8.8

Medium body, red fruit, sage, vanilla. Great with pork tenderloin tonight. Super good value for $9 on sale at Costco.

Medium body, red fruit, sage, vanilla. Great with pork tenderloin tonight. Super good value for $9 on sale at Costco.

1 person found it helpfulApr 27th, 2016

9.0

Worth having again. Slightly bitter but still pleasant. Great to include in a tasting lineup.

Worth having again. Slightly bitter but still pleasant. Great to include in a tasting lineup.

Sep 9th, 2022

Kimberly Drake Rebchook

8.6

Tasty. But drink right away. Doesn’t keep. Rich and plummy.

Tasty. But drink right away. Doesn’t keep. Rich and plummy.

Aug 14th, 2020

8.7

2014

2014

Jul 22nd, 2020

9.1

A little on the tannin side but very good. The bouquet and aroma are different than many wi es.

A little on the tannin side but very good. The bouquet and aroma are different than many wi es.

Mar 27th, 2020

7.7

Taste the alcohol too much. Needs more subtlety.

Taste the alcohol too much. Needs more subtlety.

Oct 3rd, 2019