Ridge Three Valleys Red 2023

Alcohol: 14,5% Grape(s): 65% Zinfandel, 26% Petite Sirah, 5% Syrah, 4% Alicante Bouschet Localization: Sonoma County, California, USA Tasting Notes: Deep garnet-red color. Aromas of ripe raspberry and cherry fruits, fresh mint, exotic spices, with clay-earth minerals. Beautiful briary fruits on entry, medium-full body, integrated tannins, and great persistence to the finish. Food pairing: It’s a robust wine that will make a great pairing with grilled meats and the like.  The Domain: Ridge's history begins in 1885, when Osea Perrone, a doctor and prominent member of San Francisco's Italian community, bought 180 acres near the top of Monte Bello Ridge in the Santa Cruz Mountains. He planted vineyards and constructed a winery of redwood and native limestone in time to produce the first vintage of Monte Bello in 1892. The historic building now serves as the Ridge production facility. Though Ridge began as a Cabernet winery, by the mid-60s, it had produced several Zinfandels including the G