The Lytton Springs vineyard, renowned for its historic roots in California’s wine country, exemplifies a commitment to producing high-quality wines through meticulous vineyard management and sustainable practices. Founded by the esteemed Ridge Vineyards, the winery emphasizes traditional winemaking techniques, allowing the unique terroir of the Dry Creek Valley to shine through in each bottle. With a legacy dating back to the late 1800s, Ridge has established itself as a pioneer in crafting exceptional Zinfandel blends, showcasing the varietal's versatility and depth.
Blend: 72% Zinfandel, 15% Petite Sirah, 9% Carignane, 2% Alicante Bouschet, 1% Cinsault, 1% Counoise
Aroma: Plum, blackberry, and licorice dominate the nose, creating an inviting bouquet.
Taste: The palate is rich with raspberry fruit, complemented by notes of pepper and sage, underscoring the wine's medium-bodied character.
Finish: A long, layered finish reveals well-coated tannins, delivering a clean and balanced conclusion.
95 Vinous The 2021 Lytton Springs is fabulous. Bright and vibrant to its core, the 2021 impresses with its poise. Readers will find a Lytton Springs that is very much in reserve, as opposed to the rest of the 2021s in this report, all of which are more approachable. Salivating acids and veins of tannin lend shape and persistence, but the 2021 needs time. Red cherry fruit, blood orange, rose petal and sage are some of the notes that linger on the close. Rating: 95+
94 Wilfred Wong of Wine.com COMMENTARY: The 2021 Ridge Lytton Spiring Red Wine (primarily made with Zinfandel) offers a potpourri of attractive nuances. TASTING NOTES: This wine shows aromas and flavors of sweet spices, cinnamon, and blackberries. Try it with a rosemary, garlic-infused roast leg of lamb. (Tasted: October 3, 2023, San Francisco, CA)
93 Wine Spectator Robust and rustic, yet retains a sense of style, with deep blackberry, savory anise and black pepper flavors that gather tension and structure toward broad-shouldered tannins. Zinfandel, Petite Sirah, Carignane, Alicante Bouschet, Cinsault and Counoise.
93 Jeb Dunnuck The 2021 Lytton Springs is based on 72% Zinfandel, 15% Petite Sirah, and the rest Carignan, Alicante Bouschet, Cinsault, and Counoise. This deep ruby/purple-hued effort has a juicy, lively, medium-bodied style as well as both red and blue fruits, some peppery, herbal, spicy nuances, lots of floral character, and ripe, polished tannins. It shines for its fresher, focused, elegant profile, and its purity of fruit is top-notch.
