Description
This Lytton Springs Sonoma County from Ridge Vineyards is a blend of 73% Zinfandel, 16% Petite Sirah, 9% Carignan and 2% Mataro. Rich and elegant, from one of California’s top producers.
TASTING NOTE: Deep red in the glass. On the nose: It’s elegant and fragrant with plenty of cherry and blackberry notes, and a hint of vanilla and spice too. On the palate: It’s fairly light in body but long on flavour, with firm tannins that will ensure the wine ages for years to come. 14.5% alcohol by volume.
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 it.
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.
See ridgewine.com for more information.
