Ridge Three Valleys, Sonoma County 2022 En Primeur - Case of 6
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Ridge Three Valleys, Sonoma County 2022 En Primeur - Case of 6
£175.50
75cl ALC 14%
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A blend of 65% Zinfandel, 16% Carignan, 14% Petite Sirah, 5% Mourvèdre aged for 12 months in mainly old American oak barrels. Rather than a single vineyard expression, this fruit for Three Valleys is sourced from several quality Sonoma AVAs. Espresso, blackberry and raspberry, a hint of sweet tea and fennel, mocha, and baking spices. Medium bodied, ample and juicy, with a Rhône-like garrigue character, supple grainy tannins, and a long fruity finish. Drink 2024-2030+

£175.50
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United States, United States, California

Still Red

65% Zinfandel, 16% Carignan, 14% Petite Sirah, 5% Mourvèdre

Full-bodied

Environmentally friendly

Drink or Keep

2022

Barbecues

14%

75cl

Ridge Vineyards

Ridge Vineyards

The Monte Bello site of Ridge Vineyards lies 2600 feet above sea level in the Santa Cruz Mountains. It is a winding tortuous drive up a road more reminiscent of an alpine pass than of America.

The altitude here ensures a slow ripening process and the results are more European than most would expect. The vineyard was originally planted in 1885. Paul Draper has been the driving force here having joined in 1969 and is often described as a Professor or Philosopher as well as a wine-maker. In the re-enactment of the 1973 tasting in Paris that shook the Wine world it was Ridge’s 1971 Monte Bello that took the top honours both in the UK and in the USA. There are 3 sites: Monte Bello on the Santa Cruz Mountains predominantly Cabernet based wines. Geyserville (pronounced Guyzervil not Geezervil!) in the Alexander Valley North of the Napa in Sonoma County, where the wine is predominantly Zinfandel. Finally Lytton Springs south of Geyserville between Dry Creek and Alexander Valley again mostly Zinfandel and Petite Sirah.

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