Ridge Vineyards

Lytton Estate Dry Creek Valley Petite Sirah Zinfandel

9.152 ratings
9.18 pro ratings
Dry Creek Valley, Sonoma County, California, USA
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
Top Notes For
R. Addison Wehrfritz

This exquisite Petite Syrah is anything but Petite! Fully extracted, massively tannic, stained dark purple reminiscent of squid ink; culminates with a surprisingly smooth and refined finish.

This exquisite Petite Syrah is anything but Petite! Fully extracted, massively tannic, stained dark purple reminiscent of squid ink; culminates with a surprisingly smooth and refined finish.

2 people found it helpfulFeb 12th, 2015
Dan Roach

Nose tells of the American oak aging with caramelized fruits, dark cherry and ripe plum. Color is typical PS with super inky gorgeousness. Very young on the palate with full, ripe, dark fruits incorporated with American oak. Full mouthfeel, nicely balanced tannins, hints of acid and spice. Very easy drinking and great for food. Needs age

Nose tells of the American oak aging with caramelized fruits, dark cherry and ripe plum. Color is typical PS with super inky gorgeousness. Very young on the palate with full, ripe, dark fruits incorporated with American oak. Full mouthfeel, nicely balanced tannins, hints of acid and spice. Very easy drinking and great for food. Needs age

1 person found it helpfulOct 20th, 2014
Chris MacLean

The wood is too present and the tannins a bit obvious at this point but decent acidity gives me hope this will round into form. Does American oak want PS?

The wood is too present and the tannins a bit obvious at this point but decent acidity gives me hope this will round into form. Does American oak want PS?

Sep 14th, 2015
Donald Patz

Owner/Winemaker Patz & Hall

9.0

Delicious. Impressive PS

Delicious. Impressive PS

Apr 9th, 2015
April Schlanger

Beautiful fruit and spice on the nose. The wine still young and tight, just like I was once. Cheers!

Beautiful fruit and spice on the nose. The wine still young and tight, just like I was once. Cheers!

Feb 4th, 2015
Sue Shay

Inky, dark and brooding. Perfect match with grilled Filet, mushrooms, onions, Brussel sprouts and sweet mini peppers. Tobacco and herbs on the nose, meaty, plum jam and pepper on the palette. Luscious. Decanted for 15 minutes before dinner was ready.

Inky, dark and brooding. Perfect match with grilled Filet, mushrooms, onions, Brussel sprouts and sweet mini peppers. Tobacco and herbs on the nose, meaty, plum jam and pepper on the palette. Luscious. Decanted for 15 minutes before dinner was ready.

Oct 25th, 2014
Tom & Lois Kelly

Deep, dark, rich color. 14.2% alcohol, the balance is very good. Tannins are noticeable but not overpowering. Rich concentrated dark fruit and cassis flavors. Weighty in the mouth. Drinking very well now but could age another 5 years if you prefer more aged wines.

Deep, dark, rich color. 14.2% alcohol, the balance is very good. Tannins are noticeable but not overpowering. Rich concentrated dark fruit and cassis flavors. Weighty in the mouth. Drinking very well now but could age another 5 years if you prefer more aged wines.

Dec 3rd, 2016
Jan Roessner

I don't know where my head is at the moment. This vertiginous Petite Sirah was paired with a feast for the eyes sous vide rib-eye finished and charred on the open flame. Rarely, I have tasted so defined notes of fruit and tannins. It is a must to taste and it's length clearly helps it keep up with similar crafts from the old world.

I don't know where my head is at the moment. This vertiginous Petite Sirah was paired with a feast for the eyes sous vide rib-eye finished and charred on the open flame. Rarely, I have tasted so defined notes of fruit and tannins. It is a must to taste and it's length clearly helps it keep up with similar crafts from the old world.

Mar 26th, 2016
Megan Fenlon

Nothing special, not as good as their zinfendels

Nothing special, not as good as their zinfendels

Feb 2nd, 2016
Carlos Gonzalez

Gangsta. Seemless. Best Petite Syrah I've ever had.

Gangsta. Seemless. Best Petite Syrah I've ever had.

Nov 6th, 2015