Ridge Vineyards Three Valleys Red 2023

Ridge Vineyards Three Valleys Red 2023$27. 99 on 6+ (code: 6saves2) 93 pts Jeb Dunnuck Made since 2001 from a number of Sonoma County vineyards, the 2023 Three Valleys blends 71% Zinfandel, 16% Carignane, 9% Petite Sirah, 2% each Mataro and Alicante Bouschet from Alexander Valley, Dry Creek Valley, Sonoma Valley, and Russian River Valley. Floral, it is complex and less rustic than usual, the vintage showing classic charm and elegance. Though it is one of Ridge's largest production wines,

50% Limestone from the Bajocien era

Grapes were harvested and sorted manually in mid-October

It is a lovely and gracious monument

Despite the challenges of frost

with polished tannins and fresh acidity

highlighting the region's indigenous grape varietals

Dosage:  6 g/l

weight and intensity

Hill Family Estate Barrel Blend White Napa Valley 2023

followed by additional bottle aging to achieve its complex character

Aged 24 months 1/3 in 1 year-old 600 liters French oak barrels and in 400 liters 1 year-old French oak barrels

this model co-op has also been well-served by a long line of homegrown leadership