Ravenswood Besieged 2014

"Under a threatening sky, Besieged by rain clouds, lightning glinting in the hills, winemaker Joel Peterson worked alone to collect grapes destined for one of his debut wines. As he worked, ravens laughed from above, but instead of being harbingers of doom, they brought him good fortune, becoming the totem for his winery." If this doesn't belong on your Halloween table next to the $100,000 bars and Take Fives, we don't know what does. Fortify yourself to face the ghosts and goblins with a big slice of sausage and pepperoni pizza, and wash it down with this Besieged; it's the perfect combo... Happy Haunting winelovers!!

2016 Winemaker Challenge International Wine Competition: Designated Gold Medal.

Winery: "Dark, rich, full flavors ignite your senses with blackberry, black cherry, and baking spices, resolving into a delicious, smooth, satisfying finish. Full bodied with firm, but fine, tannins.

Primarily sourced from premium Sonoma County vineyards in: Alexander Valley with warm with gravelly soils; Dry Creek Valley that has stone-strewn soils with one of the longest winegrowing histories in California; Sonoma Valley that is cooled by north-south winds, a rarity in North Coast growing regions; Russian River Valley that is only a few miles from the Pacific, fog can drop temperatures 35-40 degrees in the evening; Knights Valley with remote vineyards embraced by Mount St. Helena; Sonoma Mountain known for its high-altitude, steep-sloped vineyards with well-drained soil."

Bottle:	750ml, cork
Varietal:	Petit Sirah, Carignane, Zinfandel, Syrah, Alicante Bouscet, Barbera
Aging:	10 months in 40% new French oak barrels
Alcohol:	14.5%
pH:	3.65
Total Acidity:	5.99g/L
Region:	Sonoma, California