Reviews & Ratings

2023 Ravenswood Zinfandel "Monte Rosso Vineyard"

Winery: Ravenswood

Vintage: 2023

Wine Name/Vineyard: "Monte Rosso Vineyard"

Wine Category: Zinfandel

Grape blend: 94% Zinfandel & 6% Petite Sirah

Bottle size: 750 ml

Region: Sonoma County

State or country: CA

Price: $70

Cases produced: 500

KWG Score: 92.8 (based on 4 reviews)

Ken's Wine Rating: Very Good+ (92.5)

Review date: November 25, 2025

Wine Review: This clear and medium ruby colored Zinfandel from Ravenswood opens with a red raspberry and red plum bouquet with hints of violet, tobacco, oak, and wet clay. On the palate, this wine is medium plus bodied with integrated medium plus acidity. The mouthfeel is balanced, round, smooth, and graceful for a Zin. The flavor profile is a red plum and graphite blend with notes of red raspberry and mushroom. We also detected hints of cedar, milk chocolate, and bay leaf. The finish is dry, and its flavors, acidity, and its well-managed fine tannins fade away nicely. We would pair this easy drinking Zinfandel with a filet mignon or with a flourless chocolate cake. Enjoy - KWGTP

Winemaker Notes: This Monte Rosso Vineyard Zinfandel showcases the composed maturity, hallmark elegance, and classic structure of this iconic site. Beautifully balanced in all its elements, this well-developed expression demonstrates the richness and refinement of the variety. The smooth palate opens with dense, layered notes of plum, strawberry, dark cherry, black pepper, savory spice, and berries, blending with a touch of iron-like minerality. Hints of baked pie crust and vanilla, reflections of French oak aging, add a measure of articulation and depth before the wine’s long, lingering finish.

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