RIDGE THREE VALLEYS RED
Country: UNITED STATES
Region: CALIFORNIA
Sub Region: Sonoma County
Producer: RIDGE
Composition: ZINFANDEL
Color: RED
$23.99
Out of stock
Description
76% ZINFANDEL, 13% CARIGNANE,
8% PETITE SIRAH, 3% MATARO
Alcohol 14.2% by volume
The history of Ridge’s Sonoma County Three Valleys began
with the 2001. The wine contains grapes
from a number of Sonoma vineyards. We
take great care in selecting the fruit, which is hand-harvested,
then crushed and fermented at Monte Bello and Lytton Springs.
Unlike our single-vineyard wines, which reflect the distinctive
character of each site, Three Valleys represents the blending of
vineyards—winemaking at its finest. Zinfandel fruit determines
the wine’s varietal character; old-vine carignane contributes its
own bright fruit and acidity; petite sirah adds peppery spice,
depth of color, and firm tannins. Mataro imparts a round, soft
texture, and further complexity.
old), this full, well-balanced zinfandel is enjoyable now. Its
rich fruit will show to best advantage over the next four or
five years.