Ridge Vineyards

Lytton Estate Dry Creek Valley Grenache Blend

8.914 ratings
9.06 pro ratings
Dry Creek Valley, Sonoma County, California, USA
Grenache, Petite Sirah, Zinfandel
Tomato-Based, Lamb, Potato, White Rice, Pungent Cheese, Pasta, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Salami & Prosciutto, Beef, Chili & Hot Spicy, Mushrooms, Hard Cheese, Pork, Venison, Chicken, Turkey, Herbs, Soft Cheese, Duck, Exotic Spices, Beans & Peas, Baking Spices, Chocolate & Caramel, Veal, Nuts & Seeds, Asian Cuisine, Salads & Greens, Quinoa, Farro, Brown Rice, Quinoa
Top Notes For
Michael Kotrady

Fully mature, perfectly delicious.

Fully mature, perfectly delicious.

Aug 9th, 2014
Michael Meagher MS

Chairman/Founder Boston Sommelier Society, Beverage Director Cafe Escadrille

I'll admit, I'd probably drink anything made by Paul Draper. Balanced, savory herb, licorice, cherry liquour, and raspberry jam. Not as fresh, but still plenty of length to rest upon.

I'll admit, I'd probably drink anything made by Paul Draper. Balanced, savory herb, licorice, cherry liquour, and raspberry jam. Not as fresh, but still plenty of length to rest upon.

Jun 20th, 2015
Shawn O'Connor

Been resting for 4 years. Very nice.

Been resting for 4 years. Very nice.

Jul 26th, 2016
Mark Dowling

Used in a blind tasting. Everyone thought it was French. That's what 10 years and a bit of Zin and Petite Sirah will do.

Used in a blind tasting. Everyone thought it was French. That's what 10 years and a bit of Zin and Petite Sirah will do.

Feb 4th, 2016
Marshall Roslyn

Great nose, strong body with high tannins, earthy -- 2006 vintage on February 7, 2015

Great nose, strong body with high tannins, earthy -- 2006 vintage on February 7, 2015

Feb 8th, 2015
Erin Bonura

Past it's date. Too jammy and unbalanced.

Past it's date. Too jammy and unbalanced.

Oct 27th, 2013
Chris Messina

More strawberry on this one. Puckery.

More strawberry on this one. Puckery.

Mar 2nd, 2013
Jeffrey Bragman

President at WINEPSYCH

9.1

Jeffrey had this 8 years ago

Jeffrey had this 8 years ago

Aug 27th, 2016
Stephen Carney

Stephen had this 9 years ago

Stephen had this 9 years ago

Sep 7th, 2015
Michael Kotrady

Michael had this 10 years ago

Michael had this 10 years ago

Dec 4th, 2014