2018 Ridge Estate Lytton Petite Sirah, Sonoma
A$130.38
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The oldest petite sirah vines on Lytton Estate were planted in 1901 and the youngest in 2008. The first wine from the property was produced in 1972. In 2002 bottling portions of the petite sirah as a separate wine for a limited release began; up until then it had always been included in the Lytton Springs Zinfandel. In 2003 another limited release was made and in 2009 the first national release was launched.
Whole berry fermentation. Natural primary and secondary; limited pumpovers to once daily; pressed at seven days. 100% air-dried american oak barrels (20% new, 20% one year-old, 30% three years-old, 15% four years-old, and 15% five years-old). Aged twelve months in barrel
Deep dark purplish-black color, peppery, floral aromas. Full bodied with rich layered plum and fig fruit on the palate. Well coated tannins and a long minerally finish.
The 2018 Lytton Springs is magnificent. Elegant, layered and so complete, the 2018 has a lot to offer, but it needs time to fully come together. Sweet red cherry, red plum, blood orange, spice, mint and rose petal open up in the glass. Bright acids and beams of tannin give the wine its vibrant energy. Readers should plan on cellaring the 2018 for at least a few years. Wow!
96 points Antonio Galloni vinous.com Sep 2020 Drink 2026 - 2048
| Product/Service Sold Out | Yes |
|---|---|
| En Primeur | No |
| New Arrivals | No |
| Wine Type | Red Wine |
| Wine Style | Certified Organic |
| Country | USA |
| Region | Sonoma Country |
| Varietals | Durif/Petite Siraz (USA)/Petit Syrah |
| Vintage | 2018 |
| Bottle Size | 750ml |
| Wine Points | 96 |
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