Renie Steves

10

At 10 years old, Ravens Wood Old Vine Zinfandel 2009 was delectable, divine and oh so delicious. Full of berry fruit with a perfect amount of spice. Lucky me! — 7 years ago

Andrew Belzer

9.0

cherry raspberry earth truffle cola lush tannins — 7 years ago

Martin Mills

8.9

Always great value at around $25. A proper import substitute that punches above its weight — 8 years ago

Sean Smith

9.1

Let’s go Ravens! — 8 years ago

Paul Komelasky

9.2

Fabulous port — 9 years ago

Rob Sternthal

9.0

Light Cabernet. No tannins to speak of which is great. Very smooth. — 9 years ago

Matt Fosket

9.2

A bit high toned, but great freshness balanced with crushed rock and herbs. Perfect accompaniment to beef stew — 9 years ago

Moliehi Shale

9.0

Goes down easy - matured taste but still goes down easily :) — 10 years ago

Grace Stopher

9.5

Light citrus on the nose, pronounced pineapple and pear on the palate. Makes my mouth water. I love this wine. — 7 years ago

Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.3

Continuing to kick off the un-labor weekend early in the D&S Lounge.

For those of you who haven’t seen me post Kalinda, it’s a private label from K&L Wine Merchants. They buy a quality producers juice or have them make a wine for them. I don’t know who made this wine but, they are a quality Oakville producer. This bottle cost me $18.99 about eight years ago and it tastes better than some Napa Cabernets at $75 plus that I’ve had. You just have to wait on them 5-10 years. This is somewhere near its peak.

It’s a slice of blue fruit heaven. On the nose, blueberries, mulberries, olallieberries, plum, blackberries, black raspberries, dark cherries, strawberries, vanilla, sweet mixed berry cola, light cinnamon, soft dark spice, limestone minerals, dry crushed rock powder, dry top soil, black cherry licorice, a waft of dry herbs with bright dark red florals and violets.

The palate is round and full. Tannins are 80% resolved. The texture is sexy. The structure, length, tension and balance are in perfect harmony, (Seals & Croft/America on the album “Horse With No Name” style). Lush, ripe; blueberries, mulberries, olallieberries, plum, blackberries, black raspberries, dark cherries & strawberries. Vanilla, sweet mixed berry cola, light cinnamon, clove, touch of nutmeg, soft dark spice that penetrates the palate with some heat, tarry notes, dry stems, soft leather, tobacco with ash, graphite, limestone minerals, dry crushed rock powder, dry top soil, black cherry licorice, a waft of dry herbs with bright dark red florals and violets. The acidity is like a waterfall. The long finishes (minutes) is, round, lush, balanced, elegant harmony. It’s beautifully delicious.

Photos of; the D&S lounge lit up by candle power only and always. — 7 years ago

Lori Mayberry

10

Vidal Blanc ❤️ — 8 years ago

Camille Puglia

9.2

At Aeble, a new restaurant that didn't come up on Delectable. Stoned fruit--that's me--loves the stone fruit flavors, a hybrid peach and apricot. Didn't expect this Portuguese indigenous grape Loureiro to be so complex and bright. — 9 years ago

with Jim

Harry Hackett

9.2

Burnt wood with mineral — 9 years ago

with Patty and Lesley

Kaitlin Gaska

9.1

ravens wood merlot/swish the wine around my throat/that's so Ravens wood 🍷 — 10 years ago

with Derek and Anthony

Hector Casanova

8.9

Great red blend that goes well with sweet desserts — 7 years ago

with Luisette and Adriana

Al Shikoh

9.0

Light straw color. Expressive nose with aromas of lime zest, pear, gooseberry, and freshly cut grass. Medium bodied featuring flavors of ripe lime and green apple. Crisp, refreshing finish with vibrant acidity. Andrew Rich and Croft Vineyards from whom the fruit is sourced are amongst the few Willamette Valley producers of Sauvignon Blanc. Single vineyard bottling. 14.1% alcohol. $22. — 7 years ago

with Kelly

Jenks

9.2

Strawberry juice. Really opened up with some air. Light, juicy, floral, balanced acid. Screams for summer patio drinking. — 8 years ago

Daniel Samson

10

Favorite with Galit — 8 years ago

Tom Kobylarz

9.3

Incredible quality and insane value, drinks just like a vintage with definition and complexity, but more accessible now. — 9 years ago

Maggie Nation

9.0

Nice Pinot, well balanced between earth and fruit. Notes of leather and tobacco. — 9 years ago