Readers are most likely to come across a bottle of the 1993 Old Vines Zinfandel, as there is much more of it than Ravenswood's other 1993 cuvees. It exhibits a healthy dark ruby/purple color, a sweet, black-cherry, earth, and spicy-scented nose, layered, opulent flavors, full body, adequate acidity, and a gutsy, robust finish. It can be drunk now or cellared for 5-6 years. 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