74% Zinfandel, 16% Petite Sirah, 8% Carignane, 2% Mataró (mourvèdre)
| Type:
Dry Red
| Region:
Dry Creek Valley, Sonoma
| Alc.:
14.3%
| Ratings:
WA 92+, WS 91
| 92+ points, Robert Parker's The Wine Advocate: “A blend of 74% Zinfandel, 16% Petite Sirah, 8% Carignan and 2% Mataro (Mourvèdre), the 2013 Lytton Springs is a sexy, plump and gorgeously rich effort that has lots of bramble, plums, violets and licorice on the nose. Medium to full-bodied, deep, rich and concentrated, it has a solid kick of tannin and will benefit from short term cellaring. 15-20 years of longevity isn’t out of the question here. This was a terrific set of wines from Ridge. The 2012 Bordeaux releases all have brilliant purity of fruit, with surprising freshness and focus. They’ll need short term cellaring to be approachable, especially the Monte Bello. The 2013s are similar in style to the 2012s, with tight, fresh profiles and solid tannic grip.” – Jeb Dunnuck (October 2015)
91 points, Wine Spectator: “Refreshingly old-school in style, with floral dill and raspberry aromas and elegant, layered flavors of cherry, anise and pepper. Zinfandel, Petite Sirah, Carginane and Mataro. Drink now through 2026. 12,481 cases made. ” – Tim Fish (2016)
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