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Ridge Vineyards Three Valleys Zinfandel 2012 Wine Review

Ridge Vineyards Three Valleys Zinfandel 2012

Ridge Vineyards Three Valleys Zinfandel 2012

Sonoma County, California, United States

Community Score:88/100

Community Reviews: 4

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Price: $65.95

Drink: 2013-2018

Bottle size: 750 ml

Alcohol: 14.2%

Sweetness: Medium

Wine Type: Red Wine


Winery: Ridge Vineyards

Agent: Rogers & Company

Natalie's Score: 90/100

A complex and balanced Californian red with classic aromas fleshy dark fruit and spices. Wonderfully structured: perfect for diner parties involving steak. This robust wine is a blend of Zinfandel, Carignan, Petite Sirah, Grenache and Mataro (aka Mourvèdre). The 2012 vintage of Ridge's Three Valleys is richly concentrated and complex. Polished tannins with a judicious use of oak. Pair with grilled meats.

Zinfandel food pairings: zesty ribs, pulled pork, chicken wings, spaghetti, lamb shank.

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This Ridge Vineyards Three Valleys Zinfandel 2012 was reviewed on March 21, 2015 by Natalie MacLean

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Reviews and Ratings

Jane Staples - Certified Sommelier rated this wine as 88/100 with the following review:

A Sonoma Valley Zinfandel blend with a fragrant nose of dark red berries and spice. An earthy palate with spicy red fruit. Long peppery red fruit finish.
The 2012 vintage of the Proprietary Red Three Valleys is a Californian red wine blend of 82% Zinfandel, 12% Petite Sirah and the remainder Carignan and Alicante Bouchet grapes. Lots of dark fruit and black spices. - Community Wine Reviews

1 Member would buy this wine again

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