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Introduction to
Ravenswood
Overview
History
 Vineyards
 Winemaking
 Wines
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History
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Founded in 1976
by Joel Peterson
and Reed Foster
Became famous
for Zinfandel;
now the #1
producer of
Zinfandel in the
world
Old world style
with bold flavors
Joel Peterson
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Known as the “Godfather of
Zin”
Introduced to many different
wines by his father
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
Sonoma and Zinfandel
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Zinfandel came
to California in
the 1850s; most
popular variety
throughout 19th
century
Still the most
planted red
variety in
California
Ravenswood’s Portfolio
Includes 3 distinct tiers
 Vintner’s Blend
 County Series
 Vineyard Designates
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Vintner’s Blend
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Designed to be
everyday wines
Includes Cabernet
Sauvignon,
Chardonnay, Merlot,
Petite Sirah, Shiraz
and Zinfandel
All have an
approachable style
and exceptional value
County Series
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Showcases finest growing
regions of California with an
emphasis on Sonoma
Includes Cabernet Sauvignon,
Chardonnay, Merlot, Syrah and
Zinfandel
Includes 3 Zinfandel offerings
from Sonoma, Napa and Lodi
Vineyard Designates
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Each highlights unique
characteristics of these
vineyards
Barricia, Belloni, Big River,
Old Hill, Pickberry and
Teldeschi are all located
in Sonoma County and
Dickerson is from the
Napa Valley
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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
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Ravenswood has been producing great
wines for over 30 years
There are 3 tiers to the Ravenswood
portfolio:Vintners Blend, County
Series and the Single Vineyard Series
Ravenswood is the #1 Zinfandel in the
United States and helped create the
market for this variety
Thank You
For More Information
Ravenswood website
 VineOne website
 Academy of Wine website
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