The Wine Library Reviews

Region: Sonoma, California, America

Wine: 2005 Zinfandel, Teldeschi Vineyard, Ravenswood

Colour: Red

Grape: 76% Zinfandel, 22% Petite Sirah, 2% Carignan

Very well balanced, with mulberry fruit, sweet dark plum, coffee, sweet spices, black pepper, cocoa and vanilla. Full bodied, medium acidity, medium + ripe tannin, surprisingly balanced alcohol feel and a medium + finish. This is one of the best Zins tasted alongside the Ridge offerings.

Food Matching: Grilled meat, such as hamburgers, ribs, sausages or grilled chicken.

Score out of 10: 8

Value for Money: B

Can Age: Drink now or over the next 3 years.

Taste: 30/05/2010

Price: Approx. £27 - www.everywine.co.uk