Ridge Lytton Springs 2019
The magnificent Ridge Lytton Springs 2019, one of California’s most renowned zinfandel blends.
Ridge Vineyards are pioneers of single vineyard winemaking in California. The estate has vineyards at Lytton Springs in Sonoma County as well as at Mote Bello in the Santa Cruz Mountains.
The vineyard now call Lytton Springs was part of the land once owned by Captain William Litton, who during the last half of the nineteenth century developed the springs and built a hotel just east of the vineyard for San Franciscans who arrived by train to “take the waters.” Paul Draper first saw the vineyard in 1972 and, based on its age (then already 80 years old), purchased grapes and produced Ridge’s first Lytton Springs bottling that year. In 1991, on the 20th anniversary of its first vintage, Ridge purchased the Lytton Springs winery and the old vines surrounding it, making it a true estate vineyard.
The wine is a classic Californian field blend with 73% zinfandel, 16% petite syrah, 9% carignan and 2% mataro. The 2019 vintage is stellar, having benefitted greatly from consistent winter rain that allowed for the vines to produce a full crop. The grapes are sustainably grown, and hand harvested. They are destemmed and crushed before fermentation using native yeasts. Full malolactic fermentation is also used, and the wine is placed in 100% air dried American oak barrels where it is stays for 14 months. This wine emphasises the incredible potential of Lytton Springs and is one of Ridge vineyards flagship offerings.
"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.
“Detailed and compelling, with briar patch and wild red berry aromas leading to distinctive, multilayered white pepper and smoky anise flavors, which build complexity toward refined tannins. Zinfandel, Petite Sirah, Carignane and Mataro. Drink now through 2031.”
94 points, Wine Spectator.
“Deep ruby in colour with purple reflections and a broad and bright rim. On the nose, a multi-faceted bouquet of fresh blackberry, subtle cassis, hints of orange zest and eucalyptus with delicate oak spice. The powerful, structured palate is juicy and sweet, with ripe tannins, notes of ripe plum and a touch of nougat and fig, on a long minerally finish. The wine has the potential for further ageing.”
96 points, Falstaff (The German-speaking wine publication).
| SKU | 1RIDLYSP19 |
| Brand | Ridge Vineyards |
| Shipping Weight | 1.5000kg |
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