Ridge Vineyards
Three Valleys Sonoma County Zinfandel Blend
Sonoma County, California, USA
Blend of 65% Zinfandel, 16% Carignane, 14% Petite Sirah & 5% Mataro. Deep Ruby with aromas of red fruits, oak and spicy and scents. On the palate flavors of cherry and blackberry with pepper, cacao, espresso, floral and smoky oak. Well balanced, fine tannins, medium+ finish ending with fruit, smoke and dried spice. Will age.
Blend of 65% Zinfandel, 16% Carignane, 14% Petite Sirah & 5% Mataro. Deep Ruby with aromas of red fruits, oak and spicy and scents. On the palate flavors of cherry and blackberry with pepper, cacao, espresso, floral and smoky oak. Well balanced, fine tannins, medium+ finish ending with fruit, smoke and dried spice. Will age.
Feb 25th, 2025
Very pretty color of ruby with medium intensity and a wide reddish rim.
Pretty nose with nice complexity.
Medium plus in body with medium acidity.
Dry on the palate and complex.
Showing red and black fruits with wood, light licorice, spices, chocolates, tobacco and herbs.
Nice finish with soft tannins and cherries.
This 6 year old Zinfandel based Red blend from Sonoma County is drinking at its peak, and will continue to drink nicely in the next few years.
Elegant and fruit forward. Nicely balanced and soft with a nice mouthfeel. Showing nice complexity at this point.
Wine Enthusiasts 90 points. Wine Spectator 93 points.
Easy drinking and good by itself as a sipping wine.
A blend of 73% Zinfandel, 13% Petite Sirah, 10% Carignan, 3% Mataro and 1% Alicante Bouschet.
14.5% alcohol by volume.
91 points.
$35.
Very pretty color of ruby with medium intensity and a wide reddish rim.
Pretty nose with nice complexity.
Medium plus in body with medium acidity.
Dry on the palate and complex.
Showing red and black fruits with wood, light licorice, spices, chocolates, tobacco and herbs.
Nice finish with soft tannins and cherries.
This 6 year old Zinfandel based Red blend from Sonoma County is drinking at its peak, and will continue to drink nicely in the next few years.
Elegant and fruit forward. Nicely balanced and soft with a nice mouthfeel. Showing nice complexity at this point.
Wine Enthusiasts 90 points. Wine Spectator 93 points.
Easy drinking and good by itself as a sipping wine.
A blend of 73% Zinfandel, 13% Petite Sirah, 10% Carignan, 3% Mataro and 1% Alicante Bouschet.
14.5% alcohol by volume.
91 points.
$35.
Blend of 65% Zinfandel, 26% Petite Sirah, 5% Syrah & 4% Alicante Bouschet. Deep Ruby with aromas of red fruits, oak, spice and floral scents. On the palate flavors of cherry and raspberry with pepper, cacao, spice and smoky oak. Well balanced, fine tannins, medium+ finish ending with fruit, smoke and spice. Will age.
Blend of 65% Zinfandel, 26% Petite Sirah, 5% Syrah & 4% Alicante Bouschet. Deep Ruby with aromas of red fruits, oak, spice and floral scents. On the palate flavors of cherry and raspberry with pepper, cacao, spice and smoky oak. Well balanced, fine tannins, medium+ finish ending with fruit, smoke and spice. Will age.
May 13th, 2024Blend of 74% Zinfandel, 12% Petite Sirah, 9% Carignane, & 5% Alicante Bouschet. Deep Ruby with aromas of red fruits, spice and floral scents. On the palate flavors of cherry and raspberry with pepper, spice and smoky oak. Well balanced, fine tannins, medium+ finish ending with fruit, smoke and spice. Will age.
Blend of 74% Zinfandel, 12% Petite Sirah, 9% Carignane, & 5% Alicante Bouschet. Deep Ruby with aromas of red fruits, spice and floral scents. On the palate flavors of cherry and raspberry with pepper, spice and smoky oak. Well balanced, fine tannins, medium+ finish ending with fruit, smoke and spice. Will age.
May 12th, 2024
Round five of blind tasting and we all missed on this. I think a Zinfandel blend is cruel. I swore this was a Sonoma Cab… all those blended varieties proved tricky and the Zinfandel doesn’t stand out on its own. Dark ruby red with dark over ripened and jammy fruits. Smells hot. Also VANILLA. Say that five times. Has some nice bell pepper and green notes, some eucalyptus, balsamic, and a touch of mint. Low tannic levels, moderate acid and body. It’s delicious but tripped us up.
Round five of blind tasting and we all missed on this. I think a Zinfandel blend is cruel. I swore this was a Sonoma Cab… all those blended varieties proved tricky and the Zinfandel doesn’t stand out on its own. Dark ruby red with dark over ripened and jammy fruits. Smells hot. Also VANILLA. Say that five times. Has some nice bell pepper and green notes, some eucalyptus, balsamic, and a touch of mint. Low tannic levels, moderate acid and body. It’s delicious but tripped us up.
Jan 29th, 2023
Great BBQ wine! Initially a bit sweet and sappy, yet not as heavy or dark as previous years. This either smoothed out, or complimented grilling. Sang with burgers and hot dogs.
Great BBQ wine! Initially a bit sweet and sappy, yet not as heavy or dark as previous years. This either smoothed out, or complimented grilling. Sang with burgers and hot dogs.
Aug 26th, 2021
@Austin Hohnke said it well. It’s good. Still too oaky for us, but a good vintage. Total Coppertone.
@Austin Hohnke said it well. It’s good. Still too oaky for us, but a good vintage. Total Coppertone.
Jun 2nd, 2020
Juicy, brambly, and richly-fruited, with a healthy dose of American oak. At $25, totally slaps.
Juicy, brambly, and richly-fruited, with a healthy dose of American oak. At $25, totally slaps.
Apr 11th, 2020Delicious but a little too much American oak day 1. Day 2 should be better.
Delicious but a little too much American oak day 1. Day 2 should be better.
Mar 18th, 2020
Always solid, never disappoints.
17’ shows a cedar nose,
And the first hint of blackberry, tarragon, eucalyptus. The second hint, which is eucalyptus, comes in strong and stays for quite awhile, mingled with a bit of coffee and Woody tannins.
Really needs at least 5 years, especially with these last few hot years in the valley..
Always solid, never disappoints.
17’ shows a cedar nose,
And the first hint of blackberry, tarragon, eucalyptus. The second hint, which is eucalyptus, comes in strong and stays for quite awhile, mingled with a bit of coffee and Woody tannins.
Really needs at least 5 years, especially with these last few hot years in the valley..