Description
Produced from 100-year-vines planted in Dry Creek and Alexander Valleys of Sonoma County. This Lytton Springs from Ridge Vineyards is a blend of Zinfandel (76%), Petite Sirah (14%), Carignan (7%), Alicante Bouschet (2%) and Mataro (1%, this is another name for France’s Mourvedre grape). With superb fruit quality from these revered old vineyards, gentle ripening of the grapes during the moderate weather conditions of 2023, and sixteen months ageing in American oak barrels, this is both rich and elegant, from one of California’s top producers.
TASTING NOTE: Bursting with vibrant red and black fruit, this wine offers notes of blackberry, raspberry, and dark plum, complemented by peppery spice and floral undertones. The palate is bold yet elegant, with firm tannins and bright acidity enhancing its layered complexity. Hints of vanilla, liquorice, and crushed stone carry through the long, expressive finish. 14.5% alcohol.
FOOD PAIRING, STORING AND SERVICE: This is a firm, and elegant wine that will match with grilled lamb chops, with potatoes, or any grilled red meat, or mushroom. We would recommend decanting it for a few hours before enjoying now, or keep the wine up till 2032.
ABOUT: Ridge Vineyards based in the Santa Cruz mountains (South of San Fransisco) was established in 1962. Paul Draper took up the role of winemaker in 1969 and is still involved in making wines at the winery to this day. They champion sustainable farming and winery practices. Ridge, like other California estates, received almost instant praise in the world of wine after California performed so well in the 1976 Judgement of Paris tasting – beating some of France’s most revered wines. Lytton Springs was first produced in 1972.
