�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�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.