Description
Lytton Springs is home to 100-plus-year-old zinfandel vines interplanted with petite sirah, carignane, a small amount of mataro (mourvèdre), and grenache. For decades, the field blend from this site has produced the quintessential example of Dry Creek Valley zinfandel. Lytton Springs is a prime example of Ridge’s commitment to championing Heritage varietals – varietals planted more than a century ago and surviving in numerous locations. Ridge honours the individual character of these vines by fermenting each variety and each lot separately using natural yeast fermentation, letting the wines undergo natural malolactic, and employing minimal egg white fining.
Tasting Note: Fine tannins, moderate ripeness, and focused fruit are hallmarks of the vintage. This elegant wine is enjoyable now and has the structure to evolve over the next ten years. 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.
Origin: Dry Creek Valley, California, USA
Alcohol: 14.5%
Blend: Zinfandel, Petite Sirah, Carignan, Alicante Bouschet, Mataro
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