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...

Rating: 92-94 - As reviewed by Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar on May-02

Rating: 92/100 - As reviewed by Wine Enthusiast

Rating for United States-California: 83 (slightly worse than average year)<br/><br/>Drinkability: quite possibly over the hill<br/>