Ravenswood Pickberry Red 2014

Sonoma Mountain, California Ravenswood Pickberry Red is a beautiful single-vineyard red blend from Sonoma Mountain, California. Fueled initially by the inspiration and winemaking skills of Joel Peterson, aided and abetted by his business partner W. Reed Foster, Ravenswood winery has been dedicated to top quality, hand-crafted wine since the first crush in 1976. Every Ravenswood wine carries a unique vintage and vineyard identity in addition to the intense powerful – gothic – character with which the winery has come to be associated. A key to Ravenswood’s success is their long-standing relationships with over 60 independent grape growers. Vineyards are chosen for their location, age, yield and special flavor characteristics. At Ravenswood, they are devoted to working with growers who share their philosophy about high quality. The 2014 Pickberry Vineyard is a classic Bordeaux-style blend of 39% Cabernet Sauvignon, 34% Merlot, 15% Malbec, and 12% Petit Verdot from gravelly loam soil. Only 1000 cases were produced. This is a rich, complex wine, offering alluring aromas of black cherry, plum, cocoa powder, and vanilla. Layers of cassis and baking spice flavors cascade across the palate. This is a beautiful wine that can be consumed now or enjoyed over the next 5-7 years. Enjoy Ravenswood Pickberry Red with veal chops, roast pork, BBQ ribs and aged cheeses.