Rating 94
Style Red
Variety
Vintage 2023
Appellation
North Coast
California
USA
ABV 14.9%
Price $50.00  Buy This Wine
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Review Updated 2025-10-27

Perfect For

Holiday Meals, Long-Term Aging, Steak Dinner

Drink If You Like

Merlot, Primitivo , Zinfandel

Ravenswood Winery MacMurray Vineyard Zinfandel 2023 Review

Winemaker Joel Peterson founded Ravenswood Winery in 1976 and his dedication to the Zinfandel grape earned him the title: “The Godfather of Zinfandel.” He wasn't the first to make wine from this variety, far from it, but he was the first to really show the grape’s ability to express a sense of place by making site-specific bottlings. And in 2025, Ravenswood is back, working with Michael Eddy-Cort to bring the winery’s original vision to life, producing terroir-driven Zins from iconic California sites. This bottling comes from the MacMurray Ranch vineyard, a celebrated hilltop site above the cool Russian River Valley AVA. The nose opens with aromas of mocha, vanilla, and earth. The mouthfeel is wonderful with a soft core of fruit supported by bright acidity. The evenness on the palate is the success of this wine and it only improves with some air time.

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Ravenswood Winery MacMurray Vineyard Zinfandel 2023
Winemaker Joel Peterson founded Ravenswood Winery in 1976 and his dedication to the Zinfandel grape earned him the title: “The Godfather of Zinfandel.” He wasn't the first to make wine from this variety, far from it, but he was the first to really show the grape’s ability to express a sense of place by making site-specific bottlings. And in 2025, Ravenswood is back, working with Michael Eddy-Cort to bring the winery’s original vision to life, producing terroir-driven Zins from iconic California sites. This bottling comes from the MacMurray Ranch vineyard, a celebrated hilltop site above the cool Russian River Valley AVA. The nose opens with aromas of mocha, vanilla, and earth. The mouthfeel is wonderful with a soft core of fruit supported by bright acidity. The evenness on the palate is the success of this wine and it only improves with some air time.

Reviewed On: 10-28-2025
94
POINTS
Ravenswood Winery MacMurray Vineyard Zinfandel 2023
Winemaker Joel Peterson founded Ravenswood Winery in 1976 and his dedication to the Zinfandel grape earned him the title: “The Godfather of Zinfandel.” He wasn't the first to make wine from this variety, far from it, but he was the first to really show the grape’s ability to express a sense of place by making site-specific bottlings. And in 2025, Ravenswood is back, working with Michael Eddy-Cort to bring the winery’s original vision to life, producing terroir-driven Zins from iconic California sites. This bottling comes from the MacMurray Ranch vineyard, a celebrated hilltop site above the cool Russian River Valley AVA. The nose opens with aromas of mocha, vanilla, and earth. The mouthfeel is wonderful with a soft core of fruit supported by bright acidity. The evenness on the palate is the success of this wine and it only improves with some air time.

Reviewed On: 10-28-2025