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The Story
One of the oldest grapes grown in North America, Zinfandel is a red grape grown largely in California. Some of the vineyards there have been in existence since the 1800s. Although White Zinfandel is a pinkish, light, and sweet wine, the Zinfandels made by Ravenswood are dark, full-bodied wines. Zinfandel wines form the majority of Ravenswood's production.
Vuosikerta 2011
Napa Valley Vintage Report / Challenging year in the vineyard reaps rewards in the cellar
What began with a wet winter and spring continued with rainfall into mid-June that delayed bloom and disrupted fruit set resulting in shatter in parts of the region set the stage for a long, cooler-than-average growing season with a later-than-average harvest beset with autumn rain storms. The precipitation measuring season ending on June 30 found the ...