Fueled initially by the inspiration and wine-making skills of Joel Peterson, aided and abetted by his business partner, Reed Foster, Ravenswood Winery has been totally dedicated to top quality, hand-crafted wines since the first crush in 1976. That first year’s crush produced enough juice to make 327 cases of Zinfandel. Released three years later, this big, stylish wine set a standard that succeeding vintages have followed.