Ridge Vineyards
Lytton Springs Dry Creek Valley Zinfandel Blend
Dry Creek Valley, Sonoma County, California, USA
Always love Ridge. Though this one finishes a little hot. And I find the Zin Petite Sirah delicious but without focus.
Always love Ridge. Though this one finishes a little hot. And I find the Zin Petite Sirah delicious but without focus.
May 13th, 2021
Such a good wine. Especially for the price. Rich and sophisticated. Plums and cherry, leather and licorice. Lots going on. Nice tanin grip. Delicious.
Such a good wine. Especially for the price. Rich and sophisticated. Plums and cherry, leather and licorice. Lots going on. Nice tanin grip. Delicious.
Apr 4th, 2020
Everything going on here—seriously, everything
Everything going on here—seriously, everything
Dec 31st, 2019
Pulled back somewhat. Became a bit green with time in the glass.
Pulled back somewhat. Became a bit green with time in the glass.
Nov 12th, 2019Wow. Stunning expression of fruit and earth, medium finish and integrated tannins. Fruit forward, but enough structure and seriousness to study every sip.
Wow. Stunning expression of fruit and earth, medium finish and integrated tannins. Fruit forward, but enough structure and seriousness to study every sip.
Jun 27th, 2019
Maybe one of the best young Lytton Springs I’ve had. Wonderful and mouth-filling fruit, just enough sinew, spiced, great perfume, balanced oak (albeit young still), fresh acid and earthy charm. Balanced and should stay that way for some time, would love to see at the 10-15 year mark. Ripe black raspberry, wild blackberry jam, yellow peach yogurt, vanilla, dried meat, flowers, cloves, mint and clay. Nice length. A touch wound up but plenty of generosity to drink now.
Maybe one of the best young Lytton Springs I’ve had. Wonderful and mouth-filling fruit, just enough sinew, spiced, great perfume, balanced oak (albeit young still), fresh acid and earthy charm. Balanced and should stay that way for some time, would love to see at the 10-15 year mark. Ripe black raspberry, wild blackberry jam, yellow peach yogurt, vanilla, dried meat, flowers, cloves, mint and clay. Nice length. A touch wound up but plenty of generosity to drink now.
Feb 14th, 2019
A bit fruitier and lighter than the Geyserville for me. Goes down easy!
A bit fruitier and lighter than the Geyserville for me. Goes down easy!
Nov 21st, 2018
Young, oaky and wound up, but with serious potential. Needs a year to integrate.
Young, oaky and wound up, but with serious potential. Needs a year to integrate.
Nov 8th, 2018
Brought Ridge zin magnum for Mei bachelorette @ Loquita, Santa Barbara
Brought Ridge zin magnum for Mei bachelorette @ Loquita, Santa Barbara
Apr 23rd, 2023
Ridge Vineyards Lytton Springs 2016: Full-bodied. Great balance. Medium acidity & soft tannins. Dark fruits. Plum. Leather. Oak. Spice. Long finish. Consisting of 69% Zinfandel, 23% Petite Sirah, 6% Carignane & 2% Mataro (Mourvèdre), this red blend has always been a long-standing favorite of mine: Smooth & complex, rich & juicy. Always delivers time & time again. Whenever I see it on a menu, the decision is made easy. All in all, a more than impressive Zinfandel blend; a fantastic wine selection. Great day to all! Cheers🍷
Ridge Vineyards Lytton Springs 2016: Full-bodied. Great balance. Medium acidity & soft tannins. Dark fruits. Plum. Leather. Oak. Spice. Long finish. Consisting of 69% Zinfandel, 23% Petite Sirah, 6% Carignane & 2% Mataro (Mourvèdre), this red blend has always been a long-standing favorite of mine: Smooth & complex, rich & juicy. Always delivers time & time again. Whenever I see it on a menu, the decision is made easy. All in all, a more than impressive Zinfandel blend; a fantastic wine selection. Great day to all! Cheers🍷
Oct 11th, 2022