



Ridge Three Valleys Zinfandel
Grape:
73% Zinfandel, 15% Petite Sirah, 10% Carignane, 2% Grenache
Brand:
Ridge
Type:
Red wine
Region:
Sonoma, California, USA
Features:
Deep garnet color. Fresh raspberry and cherry fruits, barrel spice, clay minerals, and fresh mint. Sweet red berry fruit entry, medium body, lively acid, and supple tannins. Long, elegant finish.
Winemaking:
Fermentation: No inoculation; natural primary and secondary. Grapes fully crushed; pressed at eight days. Barrels: 100% air-dried american oak barrels (5% new, 37% one year old, 53% three years old, and 5% four years old) Aging: Eleven months in barrel
Food pairing:
Pork ribs in BBQ sauce, baked chamorro with gravy and orange duck.
Serving temperature:
17° a 18° C
Alcohol:
14.5%
Awards:
91 Points – Wine Spectator
91 Points – Erin Brooks, The Wine Advocate