Ridge Vineyards
Lytton Springs Dry Creek Valley Zinfandel Blend
Dry Creek Valley, Sonoma County, California, USA
The 2019 Lytton Springs is another embryonic wine in this range. Readers will have to be patient. Time in the glass brings out an exotic mélange of rose petal, blood orange, pomegranate and star anise, all wrapped together by plush, silky tannins. There is a lot of wine here. Healthy dollops of Zinfandel, Petite Sirah, Carignane and Mataro round out the blend, but the Zinfandel is pretty expressive in the leading role. (Antonio Galloni, Vinous, May 2022)
The 2019 Lytton Springs is another embryonic wine in this range. Readers will have to be patient. Time in the glass brings out an exotic mélange of rose petal, blood orange, pomegranate and star anise, all wrapped together by plush, silky tannins. There is a lot of wine here. Healthy dollops of Zinfandel, Petite Sirah, Carignane and Mataro round out the blend, but the Zinfandel is pretty expressive in the leading role. (Antonio Galloni, Vinous, May 2022)
I decanted knowing this was way too young. But found it balanced and drinking well. As usual, I suspect depth and character will develop with patience. 375ml.
I decanted knowing this was way too young. But found it balanced and drinking well. As usual, I suspect depth and character will develop with patience. 375ml.
May 12th, 2022
Made for a nice strong wine for Magic: The Gathering night. Aromas of plum, blackberry and dark chocolate. Strong, lingering dark fruit, chalky minerality and cocoa. This one needs to breathe a bit.
🏅95 Points - Jeb Dunnuck
🏅95 Points - Antonio Galloni
Made for a nice strong wine for Magic: The Gathering night. Aromas of plum, blackberry and dark chocolate. Strong, lingering dark fruit, chalky minerality and cocoa. This one needs to breathe a bit.
🏅95 Points - Jeb Dunnuck
🏅95 Points - Antonio Galloni
Pepper on the nose; fruit is subtle compared to the Blasi and more complex. Still feels young
Pepper on the nose; fruit is subtle compared to the Blasi and more complex. Still feels young
Jul 3rd, 2022
The 2019 has had some time to develop and it’s ready to drink now, but it can benefit from 2 years in cellar. Notes of cherry and blueberry, very subtle smoky aftertaste. Very strong aroma, that translates nicely on the palate.
The 2019 has had some time to develop and it’s ready to drink now, but it can benefit from 2 years in cellar. Notes of cherry and blueberry, very subtle smoky aftertaste. Very strong aroma, that translates nicely on the palate.
Jul 1st, 2022Surprisingly muted. Was expecting more flavor and aromas. But not as good as precious vintages. Will let the next bottle open up more.
Surprisingly muted. Was expecting more flavor and aromas. But not as good as precious vintages. Will let the next bottle open up more.
Mar 22nd, 2022