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