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Ridge Vineyards Three Valleys Sonoma County Zinfandel Blend 2020
Another fantastic Three Valleys from Ridge and one of the best Zinfandel values anywhere! "Three Valleys" is the proprietary name for the only Ridge wine blended from multiple vineyard sites. They select softer, more accessible lots from their single vineyards and, taking the role of winemaker literally, create a character they find most appealing. Younger vines from Lytton Estate provided most of the fruit; older vines on five small Alexander Valley vineyards and one Russian River vineyard make up the rest. This sixth vintage of Three Valleys contains the highest percentage of zinfandel to date. Sensuous structure and rich fruit give the wine immediate appeal; it will bemost enjoyable over the next five years. 93 Points Jeb Dunnuck: "The Ridge Three Valleys is another terrific wine from this team. A blend of 70% Zinfandel, 14% Petite Sirah, 12% Carignan, and the rest Mataro, it plays in the medium-bodied, elegant end of the spectrum and has wonderful purity in its blue fruits, peppery herbs, violets, and sandalwood aromas and flavors. Nicely textured, elegant, and seamless on the palate, with good acidity, this ethereal, balanced beauty can be drunk today or cellared for 10-15 years." 92 Points Wine Spectator: "Svelte and briary, with vibrant raspberry and black cherry flavors, accented by licorice, tarragon and white pepper notes. Finishes with snappy tannins. Zinfandel, Petite Sirah, Carignane and Mataro. Drink now through 2028. "
Ratings on Delectable
Sipping Fine Wine 
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.
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.
9.1
Adam Kincaid
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.
9.1
Ericsson
A classic. No more needs to be said.
A classic. No more needs to be said.
9.0
Mark Baran
2020
2020
8.5
Erica Gamble
Fruit is balanced by herbal/eucalyptus. Medium acidity. Opened up well after breathing.
Fruit is balanced by herbal/eucalyptus. Medium acidity. Opened up well after breathing.
9.2
Carter White
Dark fruit and earth, light grip and fresh, balanced and delish.
Dark fruit and earth, light grip and fresh, balanced and delish.
9.2Brendan Burke
First Ridge experience
First Ridge experience
9.0
Colin Cahoon
Big red fruit, oak, and spice. High alcohol, medium tannin, and high acid with a medium finish.
Big red fruit, oak, and spice. High alcohol, medium tannin, and high acid with a medium finish.
8.9Thomas Lengyel
$35 Big nose. Notes of blackberry, strawberry, Gummi candy, vanilla and boysenberry on the nose. Medium body. Medium acid. Medium alcohol. High tannins. Nice and chewy. Dry. This wine has a tang that diminishes with time. There are notes of blackberry, boysenberry, and strawberry on the tongue. This is a decent blend with a lot of black fruit coming through. Notes of vanilla and baking spice come through after decanting. This is a decent wine with moderate layers of complexity. Not my favorite but a quality wine nonetheless.
$35 Big nose. Notes of blackberry, strawberry, Gummi candy, vanilla and boysenberry on the nose. Medium body. Medium acid. Medium alcohol. High tannins. Nice and chewy. Dry. This wine has a tang that diminishes with time. There are notes of blackberry, boysenberry, and strawberry on the tongue. This is a decent blend with a lot of black fruit coming through. Notes of vanilla and baking spice come through after decanting. This is a decent wine with moderate layers of complexity. Not my favorite but a quality wine nonetheless.
8.8
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