Ridge is hands down one of my favorite U.S. wine producers so when I see one of their distinct labels hit Costco shelves, it’s like finding a treasure for me. And this bottle especially because it is a wine from Ridge that I’ve never tasted before, and Costco’s price was right on the mark.
Finding anything from Ridge for $20 is a score. Their Zins are in the $30s and up. Most of their other wines are more expensive than that. This wine came in at $19.99 at my Costco. It’s $24-29 online and $30 at Total Wine.
Ridge is known for their amazing Zin portfolio, and this Sonoma red blend is led by Zinfandel. The varietal breakdown is 70% Zinfandel, 14% Petite Sirah, 12% Carignane and 4% Mataro.
For Zin fans, this is a no brainer but fans of red blends should take note too. While this wine exudes Zin characteristics, it is also masterfully blended to create a very accessible, very enjoyable red wine that I think will appeal to a lot of palates and could pair with many different types of food.
This wine pours a medium ruby with a little purple; it has an aromatic nose of flowers, spice and plum. It is delightful in the mouth with silky tannins, medium in body; flavors of black cherry, blueberry, blackberry, and a little jam; there’s a touch of oak on the toasty finish.
This wine is well made, well balanced, and just what I hoped for from Ridge in a Sonoma blend. They are just so consistent. Although their wines are not inexpensive, they always deliver high quality for the price, at least in my opinion.
![Ridge Three Valleys](https://costcowineblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/IMG_5906.jpg.webp)
I’d encourage readers to look for their Estate Cab, Chardonnay, and of course, any of their Zins. If you want to really go nuts, the Ridge Monte Bello ($250), from the Santa Cruz mountains, is one of the most unique and beautiful California Cabs out there.
But to finish up on this blend, this is a great price on a really impressive wine, and one that will earn a spot on our Top Picks list. Nice job Costco bringing this bottle in.
CostcoWineBlog.com Rating: 91 points (a Costco Wine Blog Top Pick)
Costco item number: 751617
Purchased at Costco in: Atlanta, GA (Perimeter)
Alc. 14.5%
David
Saturday 6th of February 2021
$35.99 in Austin, Texas. Actually cheaper to buy at the local liquor store (generally around $30). Sure wish I could get some for $20!
Vince
Saturday 6th of February 2021
The price here in Massachusetts is also $23.
Frank
Wednesday 3rd of February 2021
I saw this wine in my local Costco here in central California last week, and it was retailing closer to $23 not $20. So either they just lowered the price, or different prices for different parts of the country. I haven’t bought this wine yet, but on your recommendation I’ll pick up a half a case on my next trip.