1993 Ravenswood Zinfandel Dickerson Vineyard

The 1993 Zinfandel Dickerson Vineyard (apparently being re-planted) has less color saturation, and less concentration and extract than is found in the 1990 and 1991. Typical for this vineyard, the nose offers up a touch of mint, along with other, more Cabernet oriented aromatics. Delicate and classy, with medium body and good concentration, this is a stylish, compact wine by Ravenswood's standards. Drink it over the next decade. With Ravenswood's production soaring to nearly 100,000 cases (60% of which is Vintner's Blend Zinfandel and Merlot), it is amazing that proprietor/winemaker, Joel Peterson, can continue to turn out such intense wines, particularly in view of the cramped cellars in which he must work. The small quantities (only 500-600 cases) of single vineyard Zinfandel he produces, continue to be among the most enticing, flavorful, and distinctive California Zinfandels. The 1993s are all excellent to outstanding wines, save for the Dickerson Vineyard, which for the second consecutive year is not as rich as prior efforts. Tel. (707) 938-1960