Expect ripe blackberry, raspberry, brambly red fruit, black pepper, baking spice, and the dill-tinged American oak frame characteristic of Ridge. Full body, balanced ripe tannins, and bright acidity. The 2018 California vintage was excellent.
- Varietal
- Zinfandel-dominant blend (Three Valleys is typically Zinfandel with smaller percentages of Petite Sirah, Carignane, and other field-blend varieties)
- Region
- USA / California / Sonoma County
- Body
- Full
- Style
- dry red, traditional, balanced, food-friendly
The producer
Ridge Vineyards is one of California's most respected producers and a long-time advocate of single-vineyard, minimal-intervention winemaking. Three Valleys blends fruit from three Sonoma valley sources — Dry Creek, Alexander, and Russian River — and is positioned as Ridge's most accessible Zinfandel-led blend.
What critics say
Ridge Three Valleys consistently receives strong reviews as one of the best-value California Zinfandel-led blends.
Pairing
BBQ ribs, lamb sausage, grilled lamb burger, baked pasta