Freddy R. Troya

8.9

Ridge Three Valleys 2023
Sonoma County, California, USA 🇺🇸

Overview
A classic Sonoma field blend composed of 71% Zinfandel, 16% Carignane, 9% Petite Sirah, 2% Mataro, and 2% Alicante Bouschet. Crafted in Ridge’s signature transparent style, this vintage leans toward a riper and more fruit-driven expression than many of the winery’s other bottlings.

Aromas & Flavors
Blackberry preserves, ripe plum, black cherry, and raspberry compote dominate, supported by touches of black pepper and baking spice.

Mouthfeel
Medium to full-bodied with polished tannins and a broad, generous texture. The fruit lingers across the palate with a warm, persistent finish.

Food Pairings
A natural companion for barbecue, smoked meats, burgers, and hearty pizza.

Verdict
While impeccably made, this is one of the few Ridge wines that didn’t quite resonate with my palate. It leans a bit too jammy and overripe for my preference, though lovers of rich, fruit-forward California reds will likely find plenty to enjoy.

Did You Know?
Ridge has long been one of California’s pioneers of ingredient transparency, listing the exact grape composition directly on the label.

🍷 Personal Pick
I truly love Ridge wines, but I’d still reach for Lytton Springs or Geyserville before this bottling. If bold, juicy Zinfandel blends are your style, however, this one could easily become a favorite. — 21 days ago

Alexandre Pagliano

9.0

Medium dark rubi robe, nose pf asian spices, blackcurrant and black fruits. Very fresh and medium bodied, no wood tannins, well done and very seriously drinkable. Good stuff and surprised on the upside. — 10 months ago

with Jose, veronique and 1 other

Neil Blaze

9.2

The producer of this lovely wine likens this ancient Georgian variety to sauvignon blanc. While this did have similar aromas of grass and lemon pith, as well as tropical fruit notes on the palate, I found this to be softer, and less tangy, than sauv blanc. Almost tastes like sauv blanc blended with riesling! 100% Rkatsiteli. 9/15/22. — 4 years ago

Michael

9.0

Georgian Nebbiolo, big black fruit, leather and incense, moderate tannins but super drinkable — 6 years ago

with Adriana

Alan Hense

8.9

Bright red plum and cherry. Cedar and vanilla. Well structured. — 7 years ago

Sipping Fine Wine

8.9

Impressive wine for $20! Grapes sourced from Oregon Valleys of Willamette, Umpqua and Rogue. Cool climates enable a longer growing season, giving an intense structure. Deep Ruby with loads of Berry fruit flavors & sweet spice. Ripe fruit, cranberry and cherry, with cinnamon spice, consistent quality. On the finish, vibrant acidity, great balance and a touch of earthiness with subtle tannins. Tasting Sample. — 7 years ago

Tree Kilpatrick

9.2

Definitely old color-wise. Brick-orange. Aroma is old bricks and books. Also has a citrus/orange vibe. Flavors are strange and hint funky. Plenty of acid. Still zippy. Complexity has stuck around. The basic background is excellent. A classic aged wine with the strange background of a classic. This has the ghost of Zin in it. Herbal minty side. Not really Zin of today, but strange and fun to try all these years later. A unique wine drinking experience. Held up in a strange and fun way. — 4 months ago

Mitch Finne

9.4

Fantastically fresh with a touch of richness. Pleasant stone fruit and light pear notes. Not a lick of astringent acid. Superb for $15. — 10 months ago

with Jason

Delectable Wine

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9.0

The 2022 Sauvignon Blanc Single Vineyard displays jalapeño, capsicum, pineapple candy and passionfruit aromas. The dense soils of the Auntsfield estate give the wine notable weight and texture. It is dry, clean and purposeful, with a lingering finish. Enjoy when young for its vigor. $20.00 (Rebecca Gibb, Vinous, May 2023) — 3 years ago

Kayla Abe

9.2

Cherry, hibiscus, a bit of spritz. Banger of a Georgian rosé. — 5 years ago

Joe Lazar

10

Georgian wine from Ksenia — 7 years ago

Erica Gamble

9.1

Full bodied, fruity, smooth. Changed significantly as it breathed. Good. — 7 years ago

Teresa S

9.1

Our first Georgian wine adventure! Honey citrus nose, Clay makes it seem tannic! Mineral, balanced, super fun. — 7 years ago

with dan and Kristin

Andy Thomson

9.5

Just about our favourite Riesling. My birthday! A bit rich at $70! — 6 months ago

with Cheryl

John Bjorklund

9.3

This is a great semi-sweet Georgian wine. And not too sweet. Thank goodness. Big fruits, and tannic. — 7 months ago

Jody Wycech

9.0

Delicious. Well balanced acidity and tannins. jammy. Paired well with Georgian dumplings and katchupuri. Would also be great on its own. — 3 years ago

with Ethan, Peter and 1 other

Colleen Z

9.0

Bold, dry amber wine - high in tannins, acidic, notes of honey, apricot, cherry and orange. Beautiful Georgian wine. — 5 years ago

with Triza

Pooneet K

8.9

A quite nice wine from Georgia - relatively limited experience with these wines, but clearly a strong winemaking tradition. Nice and inky dark in the glass, with lots of dark berry fruit. Medium bodied with medium minus tannins and good acid on the finish. For the price - and with Georgian food in Brighton Beach - a nice wine for sure. — 7 years ago

Christopher Losa

Owner/Wine Director Bar Bambino

8.9

really well done. classes Georgian skin contact white. rich, viscous, but citrus acidity to balance. rose water, thyme, roasted almonds. — 7 years ago

Teresa S

8.9

Rose and Luxardo cherry syrup all day on nose. Slightly effervescent - is that typical of Georgian saperavi? — 7 years ago

with dan and Kristin