Ridge Vineyards, Three Valleys 2021
Product Information
Country USA
Region California
Grape Variety 65% Zinfandel, 26% Petite Sirah, 5% Syrah, 4% Alicante Bouschet
Vintage 2021
ABV 14.1%
Discover the Ridge Vineyards Three Valleys 2021, a beautifully crafted California red blend made from hand-harvested grapes sourced from select single vineyards. This wine exemplifies Ridge's commitment to minimal intervention winemaking and complex, age-worthy wines.
After 12 months of ageing in air-dried American oak barrels (including 10% new oak), this vintage delivers layered character, softened tannins, and exceptional fruit-forward depth.
Tasting Notes:
• Aromas: Toasty oak, strawberry jam, black tea, baking spices
• Palate: Black and blue fruits, cherry, garrigue, milk chocolate
• Finish: Textured tannins and elegant structure
Winemaking Details:
• Harvest Dates: August 21 – October 16
• Fermentation: Native yeast fermentation; full malolactic on native bacteria
• Barrels: 100% American oak (10% new, 50% 4-year, 40% 5+ years)
• Ageing: 12 months in barrel
• Minimal Intervention: Naturally fermented, low sulphur additions, sterile filtered at bottling.
This small-lot red wine blend is expressive and enjoyable today, yet will continue to evolve beautifully over the next 5+ years.
A true California red wine gem ideal for collectors and casual wine lovers alike.
Discover Iconic California Wines from Ridge Vineyards
Renowned for producing some of the most distinctive and age-worthy wines in California, Ridge Vineyards has earned global recognition among collectors and connoisseurs of premium American wine. From the legendary Monte Bello Cabernet Sauvignon to celebrated Zinfandel blends like Geyserville and Lytton Springs, Ridge crafts wines that reflect their vineyard origins with purity and precision.
Each bottle begins with meticulously farmed, mature vineyards and is crafted through a philosophy of minimal intervention winemaking. Ridge remains committed to full transparency, listing all ingredients on every label, and uses blind tastings to guide every production decision. This thoughtful, consistent approach has helped Ridge transcend wine trends and establish itself as one of the most respected wineries in California.
Whether you’re searching for collectible California Cabernet, single-vineyard Zinfandel, or minimal intervention wines from California, Ridge delivers quality that’s timeless.
