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Ravenswood Big River Zinfandel 2006
Ravenswood Big River Zinfandel 2006

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Ravenswood Big River Zinfandel 2006


Zinfandel

from Sonoma County, California

red wine
International Wine Cellar 94 point ratingInternational Wine Cellar 94 point rating
Wine Enthusiast 92 point ratingWine Enthusiast 92 point rating
Wine & Spirits 92 point ratingWine & Spirits 92 point rating
The Wine News 91 point ratingThe Wine News 91 point rating
ratings pedigree (past vintages):
2007
International Wine Cellar 2007 Big River Zinfandel 89 point ratingInternational Wine Cellar 2007 Big River Zinfandel 89 point rating
2005
Connoisseurs' Guide 2005 Big River Zinfandel 96 point ratingConnoisseurs' Guide 2005 Big River Zinfandel 96 point rating
2001
International Wine Cellar 2001 Big River Zinfandel 91 point ratingInternational Wine Cellar 2001 Big River Zinfandel 91 point rating
1999
International Wine Cellar 1999 Big River Zinfandel 94 point ratingInternational Wine Cellar 1999 Big River Zinfandel 94 point rating
The Wine Advocate 1999 Big River Zinfandel 91 point ratingThe Wine Advocate 1999 Big River Zinfandel 91 point rating
1998
The Wine Advocate 1998 Big River Zinfandel 90 point ratingThe Wine Advocate 1998 Big River Zinfandel 90 point rating
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red wine style:
Light & FruitySmooth & SuppleEarthy & SpicyBig & Bold
winemaker's notes:

The 2006 vintage of Big River Zinfandel expresses the most pure characteristics of old vine Zinfandel with a combination of concentration, complexity, and a richness that is unsurpassable. This wine is big, round, and berry filled, with almost a hint of dill, yet filled with jammy and raspberry characteristics. You’ll notice immediately the spicy, plumy character of this particular wine in the nose. Its soft, round, plumy flavors are the essence of old vines expressing their "old vineness."

"Bright ruby. Sexy, pungent aromas of cassis, blackberry and Asian spices. Deep, sweet and sappy, offering round, supple dark berry preserve flavors and good spicy snap. Impressively balanced for such a rich wine, with outstanding finishing sweetness and length."
-International Wine Cellar 92-94

critical acclaim:

"From vines planted in the 1890's on benchlands between the Alexander and Russian River Valley's, Big River produced a fat zin in 2006. The stalwart structure allows it to expand into a juicy middle, where the deep mineral tannins are saturated by the floral black fruit before they tighten up around it. Decant a bottle for roast lamb."

92 Points

Wine & Spirits

"Bright ruby. Sexy, pungent aromas of cassis, blackberry and Asian spices. Deep, sweet and sappy, offering round, supple dark berry preserve flavors and good spicy snap. Impressively balanced for such a rich wine, with outstanding finishing sweetness and length. 92-94"

94 Points

International Wine Cellar

"A gorgeous wine, the best Big River that Ravenswood has ever produced. Has everything you want in a Zinfandel. It displays rich, peppery blackberry and currant fruit, splendid tannins, crisp acidity, fine dryness and a long, impressive finish. The high alcohol is not out of place."

92 Points

Wine Enthusiast

user reviews & lists:
number of reviews: 1
number of lists: 3
1 out of 1 people would buy this wine again.
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Pair With:
te nderloin, Gr illed
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Lady Fenwood - Las Vegas, NV (read all my reviews)
  Best Zin for the price - 10/3/2009
I would buy this wine again
The nose on this zin is fabulous. Stock up on 2006 since it swallows like "more".

 
Food Pairing Tags
tenderloin Grilled
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