RIDGE THREE VALLEYS 2023

Dark cherry, blackberry, and baking spice hit first, backed by a savory kick of black pepper and dried herbs that keeps it from reading as jammy. Ridge's Three Valleys blends Zinfandel with Petite Sirah, Carignane, and Grenache sourced from old vines across three Sonoma County valleys — Dry Creek, Russian River, and Alexander — where varying soils and elevations contribute structure and complexity. Ridge ferments with native yeasts and uses minimal intervention, adding only small amounts of sulfur, consistent with their decades-long commitment to traditional winemaking. The finish is warm, spiced, and long.