1999 Ravenswood Teldeschi
Vineyard: Ravenswood
Price: $40.99
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Varietal: Zinfandel, Petite Sirah, & Carignane
Style: Red Wine
Region: United States > California > Dry Creek Valley
Other Vintages: 2006 2005 1997
Drink By 2001
WINEMAKER'S NOTE
These older (and some younger) low production vines that make up the Teldeschi wine from Ravenswood are a mix of Zinfandel, Carignane, and Petite Sirah. This melange is typical of the older plantings in California that use the different nature of each grape to elicit the best wine from the specific conditions of a particular growing region, while also allowing for flexibility in a vintage. The majority grape, Zinfandel, provides a thick ripe cherry berry character, while the Carignane provides br...
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