2024 Three Valleys

Nose of black raspberry, licorice and cedar. Medium bodied with balanced acidity. Flavors of black tea, cherry and French vanilla. SR (12/25)

Since its inception, Ridge has focused on single-vineyard wines. Rather than reflecting a single vineyard, Three Valleys showcases the complexity of Sonoma’s diverse terroirs. A cool spring and warm summer led to a balanced, expressive wine, crafted from a range of grape varieties. Enjoyable now, this wine will continue to develop over the next five years. SR (4/25)

The history of the Ridge Three Valleys began with the release of the 2001 vintage. The wine contains grapes from a number of Sonoma vineyards—this year, ten. We take great care in selecting the fruit, which is hand-harvested, then crushed and fermented on its native yeast and naturally occurring malolactic bacteria at both Monte Bello and Lytton Springs wineries. Unlike our single-vineyard wines, which reflect the distinctive character of each site, Three Valleys represents the blending of vineyards—winemaking—at its finest. Zinfandel determines the wine’s varietal character; old-vine carignane contributes bright fruit and acidity; petite sirah spice, depth of color, and firm tannins.

Rainfall: 45 inches (above normal)
Bloom: Early May
Weather: A cool start to the season. From early June on, the weather was warm to hot, leading to a condensed harvest.

Harvest Dates: 21 August – 8 October
Grapes: Average Brix 24.3˚
TA: 5.74 g/L
pH: 3.69
Fermentation: No inoculation; natural primary and secondary.
Barrels: 100% air-dried American oak barrels (19% new, 8% one year old, 50% four years old, and 23% five-plus years old).
Aging: Twelve months in barrel

Hand-harvested grapes, destemmed and crushed; fermented on the native yeasts followed by a full malolactic on the natural-occurring bacteria; 1% water addition; tartaric acid; oak from barrel aging; minimum effective sulfur for this wine (35 ppm at crush, 150 ppm over the course of aging); membrane sterile filtered at bottling. In keeping with our philosophy of minimal intervention, this is the sum of our actions.

Vinous Media: 93 Points “The 2024 Three Valleys is darker and richer than its typical self. Mocha, wild blackberry, lavender and chalk settle in with real density and breadth. It’s a wine that overdelivers at every turn, impressing with ample freshness and a sense of quiet gravitas. Just beautiful.” -Billy Norris (January 2026)

See all food pairing recipes we have created specifically for this wine.