Freddy R. Troya

8.9

Ridge Three Valleys 2023
Sonoma County, California, USA 🇺🇸

Overview
A classic Sonoma field blend composed of 71% Zinfandel, 16% Carignane, 9% Petite Sirah, 2% Mataro, and 2% Alicante Bouschet. Crafted in Ridge’s signature transparent style, this vintage leans toward a riper and more fruit-driven expression than many of the winery’s other bottlings.

Aromas & Flavors
Blackberry preserves, ripe plum, black cherry, and raspberry compote dominate, supported by touches of black pepper and baking spice.

Mouthfeel
Medium to full-bodied with polished tannins and a broad, generous texture. The fruit lingers across the palate with a warm, persistent finish.

Food Pairings
A natural companion for barbecue, smoked meats, burgers, and hearty pizza.

Verdict
While impeccably made, this is one of the few Ridge wines that didn’t quite resonate with my palate. It leans a bit too jammy and overripe for my preference, though lovers of rich, fruit-forward California reds will likely find plenty to enjoy.

Did You Know?
Ridge has long been one of California’s pioneers of ingredient transparency, listing the exact grape composition directly on the label.

🍷 Personal Pick
I truly love Ridge wines, but I’d still reach for Lytton Springs or Geyserville before this bottling. If bold, juicy Zinfandel blends are your style, however, this one could easily become a favorite. — 20 days ago

Shawn Pace

9.6

2015 Vintage was great!! — 7 months ago

Monique Gillioen

9.1

1 feb 2023 €29 in resto Valencia — 3 years ago

Connor Jeffers

9.7

Soft nose, ultra light on the mouth with bursts of fruit and light citrus — 4 years ago

Renato Albuquerque

9.1

Cor intensa mas não vibrante. Corpo médio. Aroma de frutas e um pouco de álcool. O sabor é de vinho maduro e com amadeirado bem evidente. — 5 years ago

Rob Bloye

9.2

Awesome. Can really taste the dark berries — 6 years ago

Barny

9.0

Always a bank — a month ago

Robert Stackowiak

9.1

Blend of 76 percent Zinfandel with 16 percent Carignane, 6 percent Petit Syrah, 2 percent Alicante Bouschet. Blackberry, plum and some earthiness on the palate. February 2026. — 5 months ago

J-Philippe Chartier

9.3

On s’en va là l’automne prochain! C’est un 2018, belle maturité- fruits murs et belle longueur d’un vin corsé et complexe. — 2 years ago

Nathan Renfro

9.1

Cherry, plum, wet earth. Hides the massive 16% alcohol well. Enjoyable. — 4 years ago

Fran Medina

8.9

Great aroma and taste of blueberries, mild oak, mild dry — 5 years ago

Edo Wachters

9.3

On the nose a stable, dark fruit, wet leaves, licorice. A big wine in other words, this Super Tuscan blend of 40% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, 15% Alicante, 10% Sangiovese and 5% Cabernet Franc. On the palate there is softness, round, dark fruit, some tobacco. A lively wine with a bite. Great surprise. — 5 years ago

Jon Reneberg

8.9

Fun and affordable wine for a quick dinner. Would drink it again. — 7 years ago

KA

8.9

Cafe De Sao Bento Lisbon — a month ago

Peter van den Besselaar

8.9

Vintage 2020 | needs more time — 5 months ago

Paul

9.5

This wine lives up to its name. Big, rich wine. Delightfully compliments and enhances food spices. Enjoyed with roasted duck with pomegranate and Turkish spice glaze. — 9 months ago

Diêgo Martins

8.9

Pretty good! — 4 years ago

Roger Ray

8.9

" 30 months in Oak barrels adds a vanilla flavor to the beautiful ripe fruit in this structured wine." Made from the Noble tempranillo grapes, it's a wine for special moments. " — 5 years ago

Pat A

9.1

Nice easy drinking red. $9 a glass as victorias — 5 years ago

Andrew

9.0

Big and fruity. Light to medium tannins. Good. — 7 years ago