Ravenswood Lodi Old Vine Zinfandel 2014, California. Beppi Crosariol Wine & Spirits Columnist. Published March 29, 2016. This article was published more than 9 years ago.

Ravenswood’s single-vineyard zinfandels all come from vineyards that are more than 90 years ... according to the winery, comes from vineyards in Lodi and Amador County that are 40 to 80 years old.

At Sonoma’s Ravenswood Winery, Joel Peterson — the godfather of zinfandel — has been making Ravenswood wines for 40 years. His mantra is “no wimpy wines.” ...

TWO STARS 2004 Gnarly Head Old Vine Lodi Zinfandel ($12) This wine - from 35- to... THE CHRONICLE'S WINE SELECTIONS / Lodi Zinfandel SF Gate Logo Hearst Newspapers Logo ...

With the July Fourth holiday just around the corner, one can anticipate the heat rising up from the grill — you just need to find the right wine.

This grape’s genetic roots can be traced to modern-day Croatia, where it's known as Crljenak or Tribidrag; both Zinfandel and the southern Italian grape Primitivo are clones of this Croatian variety.

Ravenswood is a consistent producer specializing in zinfandel, all the way down the line, including the Ravenswood Lodi Old Vines Zinfandel ($13, Lodi, Calif.). The aromas of earth and bark give ...

2004 Ravenswood Lodi Old Vine Zinfandel ($15) You can practically taste the baked earth in this wine; the primary flavors are of red fruit (currant and pomegranate) with tree bark and some spice.

California has zinfandel vines that are more than 140 years old. But when you buy a bottle of “old vine” zinfandel, don’t assume that the grapes are from such venerable vines. There’s no ...

Recently, Steve Humble, talented and self-effacing corporate director of wine at the Roaring Fork Club, hosted a tasting featuring winemakers who belong to the Roaring Fork’s sister club Mayacama, ...

Well-made, textbook zinfandel from the warm Lodi region. This is a smooth and intensely fruity red, with essences of blueberry syrup, plum jam and, oddly yet pleasantly, even pineapple. Admirable ...

This grape’s genetic roots can be traced to modern-day Croatia, where it's known as Crljenak or Tribidrag; both Zinfandel and the southern Italian grape Primitivo are clones of this Croatian variety.