2019 Ridge Estate Lytton Springs, Sonoma
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The 2019 Lytton Springs checks in as 73% Zinfandel, 16% Petite Sirah, and the rest Carignan and Mataro. Revealing a translucent ruby/plum hue as well as beautiful cassis and red plum fruits supported by lots of savory herbs, orange blossom, cigar, and spice-driven aromas and flavors, this beauty hits the palate with medium to full-bodied richness, a seamless texture, moderate yet present tannins, and a great finish. While the Geyserville Cuvee has eclipsed the Lytton Spring in most vintages in the past decade, that’s not the case in 2019.
95 Points Jeb Dunnuck jebunnuck.com
This densely packed and deeply concentrated blend of Zinfandel with 16% Petite Sirah, 9% Carignan and 2% Mataro is practically legendary. It boasts subtle, complex fruit flavors ranging from raspberry to blackberry to blueberry, while a velvety texture of fine-grained tannins and a subtle raspberry-like tartness give it great structure. Best from 2025 to 2035.
95 points Wine Enthusiast+ Cellar Selection Jim Gordon January 2022
In 1972, Ridge made its first Lytton Springs from vines planted on the eastern half of the vineyard at the turn of the century. Both the eastern and western portions of the vineyard were purchased in the early 1990s, (In the 1870s, under “Captain” William Litton’s ownership, the two were part of one property; spelling evolved to “Lytton” by 1903.)
The vineyard is planted to zinfandel and its principal complementary varietals. Comprising 73% Zinfandel, 16% Petite Sirah, 9% Carignane, 2% Mataro
Full crush; 100% Natural primary and secondary; pressed at eleven days.100% air-dried American oak barrels (15% new, 15% one year-old, 20% two year-old, 20% three year-old, 15% four year-old and 15% five year-old). Fourteen months in barrel
| Product/Service Sold Out | No |
|---|---|
| En Primeur | No |
| New Arrivals | No |
| Wine Type | Red Wine |
| Wine Style | Certified Organic |
| Country | USA |
| Region | Sonoma Country |
| Varietals | Mataro, Zinfandel, Carignan/Carinena/Carignane, Durif/Petite Siraz (USA)/Petit Syrah |
| Vintage | 2019 |
| Bottle Size | 750ml |
| Wine Points | 95 |
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