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

Peter van den Besselaar

8.9

Vintage 2020 | needs more time — 5 months ago

Shawn Pace

9.6

2015 Vintage was great!! — 7 months ago

Kristen Grimes

9.0

Strong cherry aromas and flavors, very mild acid from the tart cherry and some mild but present tannins. Very food friendly. A blend of 4 grapes (Öküzgözü, Bogazkere, Alicante, Carignan) made in Turkey. — 4 years ago

Pat A

9.1

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

JKT

9.0

This is a first, CVed to taste for dry red for Evan cooking but the nose was great, lean yet floral, with leanness all the through on palate. Acidic firm texture, will be good food wine — 5 months ago

Jared Dmello

10

Excellent served chilled — 6 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

Connor Jeffers

9.7

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

Andrew Paterson

8.9

Surprisingly flowery, ripe, juicy, melon, parsley, almonds, very pleasant, camomile, stays on tongue — 7 years ago

with Marjorie

KA

8.9

Cafe De Sao Bento Lisbon — 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

Todd Scurci

9.2

#frankies # — 5 months ago

with Annie

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

Fran Medina

8.9

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

Stephane St-Arnauld

9.3

Incredible. — 6 years ago

Lisa Holms

9.1

Dedalus Thirst club Feb 2020 made duck recipe to go with it. Lovely softness with nice fruit. — 6 years ago