Ridge Vineyards 2020 Lytton Springs Zinfandel Blend, Dry Creek Valley
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Ridge Vineyards 2020 Lytton Springs Zinfandel Blend, Dry Creek Valley
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Quick Taste
- 97 Points
- 100 year old vines
- "seamless, polished but also firm and well-structured"
- "A very distinct wine, mostly from old vines, some of which date back to 1901"
- "Very juicy and chewy with mulberry and mocha notes"
About Ridge Vineyards 2020 Lytton Springs Zinfandel Blend, Dry Creek Valley
Lytton Springs is home to 100 plus-year-old zinfandel vines interplanted with Petite Sirah, Carignane, a small amount of Mataro (Mourvdre), and Grenache. For more than three decades the field blend from this site has produced the quintessential example of Dry Creek Valley Zinfandel. Lytton Springs is a prime example of Ridge's commitment to championing Heritage varietals - varietals planted more than a century ago, and surviving in numerous locations. They honor the individual character of these vines by fermenting each variety and each lot separately using natural yeast fermentation, letting the wines undergo natural malolactic, and employing minimal egg white fining.
This 2020 is a blend of 79% Zinfandel, 11% Petite Sirah and 10% Carignane aged 13 months in American oak barrels.
Wine Enthusiast Magazine scored this 97 points saying "This seamless, polished but also firm and well-structured wine achieves power with grace as wonderful black fig, black olive and plump blackberry flavors ride a full body backed by good, well-integrated tannins. This classic from Ridge's Sonoma County property consists of 79% Zinfandel plus 11% Petite Sirah and 10% Carignane. Best from 2025-2040."
James Suckling scored this 95 points saying "This has lots of horizontal tannins that provide fine muscle and form. It's medium- to full-bodied with freshness and brightness. Red berries, crushed cloves and other spices. Grapey, for a better word. Sophisticated. Chewy, Needs time to soften. Zinfandel with petite sirah and carignan. "
Decanter Magazine scored this 95 points saying "Very juicy and chewy with mulberry and mocha notes. Paul Draper’s love of old California field blends and his belief that Petite Sirah and Carignane (which Ridge spells in the old California manner with an 'e' at the end) add a complementary intrigue to Zinfandel are at work in the Lytton Springs. Accordingly, the wine is not labelled Zinfandel even though at 79% Zin, it could be. The 10% Carignane adds an earthy, sensual, south-of-France character to the flavour. The Petite Sirah - which is never petite in California - adds power and a wallop of tannin. A very distinct wine, mostly from old vines, some of which date back to 1901. Ridge, which has been making Lytton since 1972, bought the vineyard in the early 1990s."
This 2020 is a blend of 79% Zinfandel, 11% Petite Sirah and 10% Carignane aged 13 months in American oak barrels.
Wine Enthusiast Magazine scored this 97 points saying "This seamless, polished but also firm and well-structured wine achieves power with grace as wonderful black fig, black olive and plump blackberry flavors ride a full body backed by good, well-integrated tannins. This classic from Ridge's Sonoma County property consists of 79% Zinfandel plus 11% Petite Sirah and 10% Carignane. Best from 2025-2040."
James Suckling scored this 95 points saying "This has lots of horizontal tannins that provide fine muscle and form. It's medium- to full-bodied with freshness and brightness. Red berries, crushed cloves and other spices. Grapey, for a better word. Sophisticated. Chewy, Needs time to soften. Zinfandel with petite sirah and carignan. "
Decanter Magazine scored this 95 points saying "Very juicy and chewy with mulberry and mocha notes. Paul Draper’s love of old California field blends and his belief that Petite Sirah and Carignane (which Ridge spells in the old California manner with an 'e' at the end) add a complementary intrigue to Zinfandel are at work in the Lytton Springs. Accordingly, the wine is not labelled Zinfandel even though at 79% Zin, it could be. The 10% Carignane adds an earthy, sensual, south-of-France character to the flavour. The Petite Sirah - which is never petite in California - adds power and a wallop of tannin. A very distinct wine, mostly from old vines, some of which date back to 1901. Ridge, which has been making Lytton since 1972, bought the vineyard in the early 1990s."
Wine Details
- Alcohol % 14.5%
- Bottle Size 750 ml
- Wine Type Red
- Country United States
- Region California
- Appellation Sonoma
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