description Ravenswood Winery Overview
Ravenswood Winery is a California wine producer located in Sonoma Valley, founded in 1976 by winemaker Joel Peterson. The estate is historically recognized for its focus on premium single-vineyard and old-vine Zinfandel varietals. It gained widespread recognition in the American wine market under the marketing motto "No Wimpy Wines." In 2001, the winery was acquired by the international beverage corporation Constellation Brands.
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When was Ravenswood Winery founded?
Ravenswood Winery was founded in 1976 in Sonoma Valley, California. Winemaker Joel Peterson was its founder.
What wine is Ravenswood Winery best known for?
Ravenswood is especially associated with premium single-vineyard and old-vine Zinfandel. The winery helped make Sonoma Zinfandel more widely recognized among American wine drinkers.
Who founded Ravenswood Winery?
Joel Peterson founded Ravenswood in 1976. His winemaking work helped shape the producer's focus on expressive Zinfandel from distinctive vineyard sites.
What does single-vineyard mean on a Ravenswood wine?
A single-vineyard wine is made from grapes sourced from one named vineyard rather than a broad blend of sites. Ravenswood built much of its reputation by showing how different Sonoma vineyards can give Zinfandel different character.
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