Ridge Vineyards
Lytton Springs Dry Creek Valley Zinfandel Blend
Dry Creek Valley, Sonoma County, California, USA
On the nose, ripe, bramble fruits of; blackberries, blueberries, plum, black raspberries, slightly creamy raspberries, dark cherries & strawberries. Dry crushed rocks, vanilla, soft volcanic minerals, dry stems, dark berry cola, some dark moist soil and fresh dark floral bouquet with deep violets.
The palate is medium full, thick and round. The fruits are fresh & lively. It’s a good point in its evolution to open a bottle. 07 such a strong vintage in Napa/Sonoma. There is plenty of life ahead. At least, 7 years, maybe 10. The structure, length, tension and balance are excellent. It’s a seamless flow. Bramble fruits of; blackberries, blueberries, plum, black raspberries, huckleberries, slightly creamy raspberries, dark cherries & strawberries. Dry crushed rock powder, vanilla, soft volcanic minerals, dry stems, dark berry cola, some dark moist soil and fresh dark floral bouquet with deep violets. The acidity is round and well done. The long, round, rich, ripe, balanced finish is delicious and lasts nearly two minutes.
The blend is 71% Zinfandel, 22% Petite Sirah & 7% Carignane.
Photos of, Ridge Winery overlooking Silicon Valley, the front entrance, Owner and retired Winemaker Paul Draper and their Lytton Springs Vineyard.
On the nose, ripe, bramble fruits of; blackberries, blueberries, plum, black raspberries, slightly creamy raspberries, dark cherries & strawberries. Dry crushed rocks, vanilla, soft volcanic minerals, dry stems, dark berry cola, some dark moist soil and fresh dark floral bouquet with deep violets.
The palate is medium full, thick and round. The fruits are fresh & lively. It’s a good point in its evolution to open a bottle. 07 such a strong vintage in Napa/Sonoma. There is plenty of life ahead. At least, 7 years, maybe 10. The structure, length, tension and balance are excellent. It’s a seamless flow. Bramble fruits of; blackberries, blueberries, plum, black raspberries, huckleberries, slightly creamy raspberries, dark cherries & strawberries. Dry crushed rock powder, vanilla, soft volcanic minerals, dry stems, dark berry cola, some dark moist soil and fresh dark floral bouquet with deep violets. The acidity is round and well done. The long, round, rich, ripe, balanced finish is delicious and lasts nearly two minutes.
The blend is 71% Zinfandel, 22% Petite Sirah & 7% Carignane.
Photos of, Ridge Winery overlooking Silicon Valley, the front entrance, Owner and retired Winemaker Paul Draper and their Lytton Springs Vineyard.
Mature. Unctuous. Lapin Au sang.
Mature. Unctuous. Lapin Au sang.
1 person found it helpfulAug 21st, 2015
LS for the long haul. Elegant, restrained, structured and just now in adolescence. Probably my favorite LS vintage of the last 10 years.
LS for the long haul. Elegant, restrained, structured and just now in adolescence. Probably my favorite LS vintage of the last 10 years.
1 person found it helpfulJul 29th, 2014
2007 LS drinking great , showing better than the geyserville
2007 LS drinking great , showing better than the geyserville
Nov 29th, 2015The 07 Lytton Springs is blackberry,boysenberry, blueberry, mulberry syrup over pancakes, an easy integrated array of spices with a whiff of white pepper in the forefront. Rich, jammy, juicy and syrupy. Really starting to shine but I'll hold the rest of my bottles another three years for it's perfection.
The 07 Lytton Springs is blackberry,boysenberry, blueberry, mulberry syrup over pancakes, an easy integrated array of spices with a whiff of white pepper in the forefront. Rich, jammy, juicy and syrupy. Really starting to shine but I'll hold the rest of my bottles another three years for it's perfection.
Mar 14th, 2015
Better than the last time I tried it. Really structured, dark, slight leathery quality, spice. Something Cabernet Sauvignon-y about it.
Better than the last time I tried it. Really structured, dark, slight leathery quality, spice. Something Cabernet Sauvignon-y about it.
Feb 1st, 2015
Very nice aging. Some color change and pretty smooth. Very interesting to taste next to the 2012.
Very nice aging. Some color change and pretty smooth. Very interesting to taste next to the 2012.
Jan 28th, 2015
Just a little volatile? Delicious anyway
Just a little volatile? Delicious anyway
Apr 12th, 2014