Description
Mr Whirly says:
” Ridge, oh Ridge. Fell in love with these wines from this epic vineyard in Sanoma in the early 2000’s when I was visiting California every year. 71% Zinfandel, 23% Petite Syrah, 6% Carignane. Needs air, beginning to drink really well. From my private cellar. Happy to drink myself to be honest, this wine is so good!”
Reviews:
Winemakers notes:
“Ripe black cherry/raspberry nose, with notes of pepper, licorice, chaparral, and tobacco. Rich black fruit on the palate. Full, viscous. Well-coated tannins and a long, layered finish.”
Despite welcome late-spring rains, the growing season got off to an early start in 2009. Significant heat throughout July ripened the grapes for harvest in early September. The vineyard’s thirty-four parcels were picked separately, fermented on their natural yeasts, and were pressed at dryness. In blind tastings following natural malolactic, we chose twenty-three of the lots to exemplify the vintage. The proportion of new oak was reduced slightly, to allow full expression of the wine’s fruit and inherent elegance. Enjoyable upon release, this opulent though structured Lytton Springs will evolve over the next ten to fifteen years.
14.5 % alc vol
750ml
Price: £69.50
