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. — 2 days ago

Matt Waring

9.0

Seriously good Chianti. Black cherry, candied orange, tobacco leaf, nice acid and full body. Maybe even too good for pizza…but good with pizza — 8 months ago

with Christine

Derek Shanahan

8.9

Great for under $15, awesome match for pizza. — 2 years ago

Joel Lara

9.2

Really tasty. Full bodied with medium acidity and medium/high tannins. Plums with hints of blueberry are joined by interesting herbal notes of thyme and sage. Also has a nice earthiness that veers into a touch of just-ground coffee beans accompanying the fruit and herbal flavors on the finish. Really good, and went well with meatball, ricotta, and mushroom pizza. — 2 months ago

Dave

9.5

Nice little pizza wine!
Listening to Patsy Cline — 5 months ago

Kamall

9.1

Delicate and aromatic, really lovely. Great with craft pizza. — 3 years ago

Steve Rura

9.0

2024 vintage of Broc’s pizza wine. Having it with “pizza” gnocchi from NYT cooking 🧑‍🍳 A little jammy and sweet, with a tangy finish. Nice with the melted mozz — 2 months ago

Doug Powers

8.9

Spicy redfruits, good depth and balance, works really well with pizza, medium-long finish, just slightly lighter than the outstanding 2023 Old Vine. — 4 months ago

with Jim

Chris Buggy

9.0

Cherry, herbs, good acidity, medium tannins-good pizza wine — 9 months ago

with Jennifer

CG

8.9

Crazy easy to drink, great with pizza — 3 years ago