Ridge Vineyards, Zinfandel Blend “Three Valleys” Sonoma County, California 2022

Description

65% Zinfandel, 26% Petite Sirah, 5% Syrah, 4% Alicante Bouschet

The Ridge Vineyards ‘Three Valleys’ Zinfandel is deep garnet in color with rich raspberry, fig, exotic clove spice, and notes of fresh mint. Layered briary fruit on the palate with cocoa and a slight crushed granite minerality. Supple tannins and a long, lingering finish

The history of Ridge ‘Three Valleys’ began with the release of the 2001. The wine contains grapes sourced primarily from vineyards in Alexander Valley, Dry Creek Valley, Sonoma Valley, and Russian River Valley. Great care is taken in selecting the fruit, which is hand-harvested, then crushed and fermented with native yeast and naturally occurring malolactic bacteria at both Monte Bello and Lytton Springs wineries. Unlike Ridge single-vineyard wines, which reflect the distinctive character of each site, Three Valleys represents the blending of vineyards — winemaking at its finest.

Zinfandel determines the wine’s varietal character; old-vine Carignane contributes bright fruit and acidity; Petite Sirah spice, depth of color, and firm tannins.