RIDGE 11 ZN THREE VALLEYS
While their Cabernet-based bottling of Monte Bello gets the most praise, Ridge’s Zinfandel-based wines are what sells the most! And why?...Because they’re so freakin’ good for the money! The Three Valleys bottling is a blend of 72% Zinfandel, 12% Carignane, 12% Petite Sirah, 2% Syrah, 1% Grenache, and 1% Alicante Bouchet. That’s a mouthful of varieties for a mouthful of wine. The history of Ridge’s Sonoma County Three Valleys began with release of the 2001. The wine contains grapes from a number of Sonoma vineyards. Unlike their single vineyard wines, which reflect the distinctive character of each site, Three Valleys represents the blending of vineyards-winemaking at its finest. Zinfandel fruit determines the wine’s varietal character; old- vine Carignane contributes its own bright fruit and acidity; Petite Sirah and Syrah add peppery spice, depth of color, and firm structure; Grenache brings briar fruit and lively tannins.
