Ridge Vineyards
Three Valleys Sonoma County Zinfandel Blend
Sonoma County, California, USA
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, 2020
Delicious 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
Not sure if Draper is still making these wines, but Ridge has been so consistent & solid over the years... and this affordable kitchen sink blend is delicious: dark & rich, big extraction here w/mouth coating tannins and gobs of brambly red & black berry fruit. Def some oak in this bad boy, hi ABV as well. Bit unruly right now - probably needs a nap for a few years.
Not sure if Draper is still making these wines, but Ridge has been so consistent & solid over the years... and this affordable kitchen sink blend is delicious: dark & rich, big extraction here w/mouth coating tannins and gobs of brambly red & black berry fruit. Def some oak in this bad boy, hi ABV as well. Bit unruly right now - probably needs a nap for a few years.
Feb 24th, 2021
Compared to Napa or Paso, this is as about as “restrained” as Zin gets. I think I would definitely still peg it as New World, but it isn’t the alcoholic fruit bomb Zinfandel can be. Earthy and woody, with black fruit and just the right amount of tannins to be a decent food wine. We paired it with linguine and marinara with turkey meatballs.
Compared to Napa or Paso, this is as about as “restrained” as Zin gets. I think I would definitely still peg it as New World, but it isn’t the alcoholic fruit bomb Zinfandel can be. Earthy and woody, with black fruit and just the right amount of tannins to be a decent food wine. We paired it with linguine and marinara with turkey meatballs.
Jun 30th, 20205/2020. Nice Zin blend. Full of flavor that feels good on the palate.
5/2020. Nice Zin blend. Full of flavor that feels good on the palate.
May 28th, 2020
Has that distinct Ridge structure and flavor profile. Amazing value, and perfect will grilled food.
Has that distinct Ridge structure and flavor profile. Amazing value, and perfect will grilled food.
Apr 18th, 2020
Consistently solid mid-range red. 2017 vintage still strong.
Consistently solid mid-range red. 2017 vintage still strong.
Apr 16th, 2020
Better on day 2. On the nose, dried herbs, dark red fruit, wet rock. In the mouth, red fruit, thyme, minerals, oak. Bright acid,
Moderate tannins, medium finish.
Better on day 2. On the nose, dried herbs, dark red fruit, wet rock. In the mouth, red fruit, thyme, minerals, oak. Bright acid,
Moderate tannins, medium finish.
Notes of plum, a little raspberry, slightly tannic, slight earth. Overall a delightful wine.
Notes of plum, a little raspberry, slightly tannic, slight earth. Overall a delightful wine.
Mar 9th, 2020