Introduction to Ravenswood. History of Ravenswood History of Ravenswood Sonoma and Zinfandel Sonoma and Zinfandel Joel Peterson Joel Peterson

Introduction to Ravenswood

History of Ravenswood Sonoma and Zinfandel Joel Peterson Ravenswood Portfolio

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Summary

Presentation Overview

History

Founded in 1976 by Joel Peterson

Became famous for Zinfandel; now the #1 producer of Zinfandel in the world

Old world style with bold flavors

Sonoma and Zinfandel

Zinfandel came to California in the 1850s; most popular variety throughout 19th century

Still the most-planted red variety in California

Joel Peterson

Known as the “Godfather of Zin”

Joel apprenticed as a winemaker with Joseph Swan

Founded Ravenswood Winery in 1976

Shepherded the winery from a one-man operation to the #1 producer of Zinfandel worldwide

Ravenswood Portfolio

Includes three distinct tiers: Vintners Blend County Series Single Vineyard

Designates

Vintners Blend

Everyday wines

Includes Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Merlot, Petite Sirah, Shiraz and Zinfandel

All have an approachable style and exceptional value

County Series

Showcases finest growing regions of California with an emphasis on Sonoma

Includes Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Merlot, Syrah and Zinfandel

Includes three Zinfandel offerings from Sonoma, Napa and Lodi

Single Vineyard Designates

Each highlights unique characteristics of these vineyards

Barricia, Belloni, Big River, Old Hill, Pickberry,and Teldeschi are all located in Sonoma County

Dickerson is from the Napa Valley

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Recalls the first significant vineyard plantings in Sonoma and the practice of blending Zinfandel, Petite Sirah, Alicante Bouchet, and Carignan into “California Claret”

Comes from pre-Prohibition vineyards

Dark, dense wine that is aromatic and mouth-filling

Summary Ravenswood has been

producing great wines for over 30 years

There are three tiers to the Ravenswood portfolio: Vintners Blend, County Series and the Single Vineyard Designates

Ravenswood is the #1 Zinfandel in the United States and helped create the market for this variety

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