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Ridge Estate Lytton Springs Magnum
£121.00
This organically grown Ridge Lytton Springs is a classic Dry Creek Valley red blend, dominated by Zinfandel with Petite Sirah and Carignane. Hand-harvested and naturally fermented, aged 16 months in American oak barrels, it offers rich blackberry, black cherry, spice, supple tannins, and balanced acidity. Ideal with herb-Crusted Rack of Lamb.
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At a Glance
Deep & Rich
USA
Zinfandel
14.4
Full-Bodied
Sonoma
2023
Zinfandel
150CL
Yes
Ridge Lytton Springs 2023 is a celebrated red blend from California’s Dry Creek Valley, showcasing 76% organically grown Zinfandel complemented by Petite Sirah, Carignane, Alicante Bouschet, and Mataro. The vineyard dates back over a century, with vines planted on well-drained soils shaped by the region’s warm days and cool nights, ideal for producing wines of depth and balance.
Ridge began sourcing grapes here in 1972, purchasing the estate outright in 1991, recognizing the site as a perfect match of soil, climate, and varietal. The 2023 vintage endured a cool, extended growing season with above-average rainfall, delaying harvest from late September through October, allowing slow, even ripening that enhanced complexity and freshness.
Hand-harvested and destemmed, the grapes were naturally fermented on native yeasts with daily pump-overs to gently extract tannin and colour. After full malolactic fermentation, aging took place for sixteen months in 100% air-dried American oak barrels of varying ages (19% new), adding nuanced oak character while preserving the wine's vibrant fruit integrity. Minimal sulphur additions and pad filtration ensured purity and stability with minimal intervention.
This wine delivers a complex nose of ripe raspberry, black cherry, and plum, layered with pepper, liquorice, and a hint of vanilla. The palate is richly textured, combining supple tannins, fresh acidity, and minerality, with a long, layered finish accented by notes of garrigue and black tea.
Lytton Springs is a benchmark for elegant Dry Creek Zinfandel blends, balanced and structured to develop gracefully over a decade or more. It pairs exquisitely with herb-crusted rack of lamb, where the wine’s acidity and richness complement the dish's savoury intensity.
