Ravenswood Los Chamizal Merlot 1994 Sonoma County AVA. A rare, well-aged Californian Merlot from one of Sonoma's iconic producers. This 1994 vineyard-designate bottling offers mature fruit depth, refined structure and classic old-school Californian charm, ideal for collectors of historic New World wines.
**Ravenswood Los Chamizal Merlot 1994
Sonoma County AVA**
Producer Overview
Ravenswood is a legendary California winery best known for Zinfandel, but in the 1980s-1990s they produced a series of exceptional single-vineyard Merlot and Cabernet bottlings. The Los Chamizal Vineyard, located in the hills near Sonoma, is prized for structure, concentration, and age-worthy tannins ideal for premium Merlot.
This period (early to mid 1990s) is considered one of Ravenswood's historic high points.
Vintage Context California 1994
1994 is widely regarded as an excellent vintage across California:
Warm, even growing season
Fully ripe fruit with balanced acidity
Wines built for long ageing
Many 1994 reds remain vibrant today when well stored.
Wine Details
Producer: Ravenswood
Vineyard: Los Chamizal
Variety: Merlot
Vintage: 1994
Region: Sonoma County, California
Appellation: AVA Sonoma County
Volume: 75cl
Expected Tasting Profile (well stored)
With 30 years of age:
Dried plum, black cherry, cocoa
Cedar, tobacco leaf, earthy undertones
Smooth, resolved tannins
Long, mature finish with gentle spice
This is now a collector's bottle, though well-preserved examples can still show beauty.