Description

Ravenswood Besieged Limited Release Red Blend

Under a threatening sky, Besieged by rain clouds, lightning glintingin the hills, winemaker Joel Peterson worked alone to collect grapes destined for one of his debut wines. As he worked, ravens cackled from above, but instead of being harbingers of doom, they brought him good fortune, becoming a totem for his winery.

Vineyard

Primarily sourced from premium Sonoma County vineyards in: Alexander Valley with warm with gravelly soils; Dry Creek Valley that has stone-strewn soils with one of the longest winegrowing histories in California; Sonoma Valley that is cooled by north-south winds, a rarity in North Coast growing regions; Russian River Valley that is only a few miles from the Pacific, fog can drop temperatures 35-40 degrees in the evening; Knights Valley with remote vineyards embraced by Mount St. Helena; Sonoma Mountain known for its high-altitude, steep-sloped vineyards with well-drained soil.

Tasting Notes

Dark, rich, full flavors ignite your senses with blackberry, black cherry, and baking spices, resolving into a delicious, smooth, satisfying finish. Full bodied with firm, but fine, tannins.

Ravenswood Besieged Limited Release Red Blend Notes To Your Senses:

• APPEARANCE: Dark purple with garnet hues
• AROMA: Dark fruit and spice
• TASTE: Blackberry, black cherry, and baking spices
• FINISH: Smooth with fine tannins
• ABV: 14.5%