showing smoked peppercorn and crushed stone notes
all softly cushioned by some subtle leesiness in the background
A viscous mouthfeel carries these flavors
and a juicy long lasting spicy finish
The Dutton Ranch Pinot Noir blend represents their vision for the character of this special region: juicy berry fruit in both the nose and the mouth
Ridge Three Valleys Red Blend 2023 germany showing smoked peppercorn and crushed"Generous and robust yet retains a sense of polish, with expressive raspberry and blueberry flavors highlighted by licorice and pepper, plus a whiff of dill as this builds toward fine grained tannins. Zinfandel, Carignane, Petite Sirah, Mataro and Alicante Bouschet. Drink now through 2034." 93 Points, Wine Spectator "Made since 2001 from a number of Sonoma County vineyards, the 2023 Three Valleys blends 71% Zinfandel, 16% Carignane, 9% Petite Sirah,