Doug Powers

9.0

Blackberry, solid balancing acidity, close to maturity, lingering finish, lovely CCC Zinfandel blend, also shows a touch of noticeable heat (15.2% ABV) in the finish. — 21 hours ago

with Jim

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. — 3 months ago

Kelly Perkins

9.2

Good stuff — 8 months ago

Marc Fagelman

9.1

Was well aged — 9 months ago

Doug Powers

9.0

Spivey, brambley, red fruits, definitely ripe (15.2% ABV), but nicely balanced and with a long, lingering finish, very enjoyable Contra Costa County field blend!! — a year ago

with Jim

LaShondra Berman

8.9

Spiced jam with a hint of floral notes. Layered and hard to nail down the exact bouquet, but it’s delicious. — 3 years ago

K L

9.3

Excellent. Earthly and well balanced. — 12 days ago

with Matt

Joe Flo

9.8

Just keeps getting better minimal decanting required. — a month ago

Andrea Watt

9.2

Cherry, blackberry, and a touch of vanilla. A Pinot for people who like Cabernet! — 4 months ago

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

9.3

2023 vintage. The least imposing Gap Crown’s Vineyard Pinot I’ve ever had. If you like your California Pinots on the lighter side, this is for you. 3.11.26. — 6 months ago

Javier Torres

9.5

Uuufff que rico sabor 👌🏻👌🏻 — 9 months ago

William Brouwer

9.0

Full body. Nice nose. Smooth. Enjoying a glass at the Olde Brick House in Rochester, MN. — a year ago

carl thornblade

9.0

A little green in flavor (as in unripe), too acidic, but had some elements of tropical fruit, just not full and ripe. Has potential but not the best. — 2 years ago

Joe Fischer

9.2

Dark ruby with aromas of dark red stewed fruits, blackberries, baking spices, and red currants. On the bud, it’s smooth and delicious with more stewed fruits and spices. Excellent with our aged ribeye and baked potato. — a month ago

Doug Powers

9.0

Rich, quite ripe blackberry and black plum aromas and flavors, still seems very youthful, long, lingering finish, trace of heat as well (15.2%), really lovely overall!! — 2 months ago

with Jim

Bob Rodgers

9.5

A beautiful wine by a brilliant producer. Deep purple color. Bacon fat hints with earthy and truffles on the nose that evolve into dark fruits. Soft tannins on the mouthfeel linger to a grapey finish. Excellent — 5 months ago

Thomas Epps

9.3

Still a little tight. Very good, but could use more years in cellar. — 9 months ago

with Jeannie

Joe DAscoli

9.2

Didn’t really pop and express itself until about 1 hour in the glass but then it was quite good — 10 months ago

Mark

9.4

Dark dark ruby color, very intense. Great yeast nose with crisp berry fruit flavor. The tannins are well balanced and enjoyable. Paired it with a marinated ribeye and baked potato. — a year ago

with Jeron and Jessica

Michael Chelus

9.1

Cherry, raspberry, currant, blackberry, oak and hints of vanilla. Light-bodied and soft tannins. — 4 years ago