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Ridge Description
Indulge in the captivating elegance of Ridge - Lytton Springs Zinfandel, a masterful blend of Zinfandel, Petite Sirah, Carignane, and Mataro grapes, meticulously hand-harvested from the esteemed Lytton Springs Vineyard in the renowned Dry Creek Valley appellation. This exquisite wine showcases the art of minimal intervention, employing natural primary and secondary fermentation, and aging for fourteen months in carefully selected air-dried American oak barrels.
The Ridge - Lytton Springs Zinfandel enchants the senses with an alluring nose of fragrant pepper and ripe raspberry. As you take a sip, you'll discover a symphony of layered flavors, as luscious plum, succulent blackberry, and decadent cocoa dance on your palate. The wine's rich texture is balanced by chalky tannins, culminating in a lingering finish that leaves you yearning for more.
Ridge - Lytton Springs Zinfandel pairs impeccably with an array of culinary delights. Its bold flavor profile complements the rich, smoky notes of barbecued meats, such as slow-cooked ribs or grilled steak. For a more adventurous option, try pairing this Zinfandel with a sumptuous wild mushroom risotto, or enhance your next cheese and charcuterie board with its complex, fruit-driven character.
Antonio Galloni: 95 Points
Bright and vibrant to its core, the 2021 impresses with its poise. Readers will find a Lytton Springs that is very much in reserve, 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.
