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Edelzwicker [pronounced the same way you read it] wines are from the North-Eastern French region of Alsace [Ahl-zass]. If we breakdown the name, we can see that Edel=noble and Zwicker=mixture, basically meaning that the wine is a blend of the noble grapes traditionally found in the region i.e. Pinot Gris, Gewurztraminer, Riesling or Pinot Blanc. The wines are normally light, dry and best consumed young with fish and cheese dishes.
Grapes 65% Zinfandel, 20% Petite Sirah, 9% Carignane, 3% Mataro, 2% Alicante Bouchet,1% Grenache and a partridge in a pear tree. Facts You know what I’ve always admired about Ridge? It’s that they manage to “do Zin” without making me feel like feeling I’ve just been molested by blackberries and alcohol. True story. The Ridge 3 Valleys in the only wine blended from multiple vineyards, rather than being sourced from one specific vineyard, in…