2020 Ridge 'Three Valleys' Red Blend Sonoma County

Winemaker Notes: 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.
Blend: 74% Zinfandel, 12% Petite Sirah, 9% Carignane, 5% Alicante Bouschet

CRITICAL ACCLAIM


Wine Enthusiast - "This focused, firm and tannic wine exudes black pepper and wood-smoke aromas followed by rather tight espresso, blueberry and cacao flavors. Made from 74% Zinfandel and other California heritage-grape varieties, it has the bones of a cool-climate wine and should improve through at least 2028."


Wine Spectator - "Opens with a juicy burst of cherry fruit, then turns brooding midway, with dark berry flavors accented by savory white pepper and bay leaf. Ends with broad-shouldered tannins. Zinfandel, Petite Sirah, Carignan and Alicante Bouschet."


Wilfred Wong - "The 2020 Ridge Three Valleys is smooth and delivers a pleasing palate experience. This wine exhibits aromas and flavors of earth, dust, and red berries. Enjoy it with a grilled hamburger topped with aged Gruyere cheese. "