2009 Ridge - Lytton Springs Zinfandel Dry Creek Valley
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| Producer | Ridge |
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| Country | United States |
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| Region | California |
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| Subregion | Dry Creek Valley |
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| Varietal | Zinfandel |
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| Vintage | 2009 |
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| Sku | 4444290100 |
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Ridge Description
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 propor- tion 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.
Wine Spectator: 90 Points
Briary and a bit untamed, but appealing for its cherry and dill aromas and well-structured wild berry, underbrush and cedar flavors. Zinfandel, Petite Sirah and Carignane. Drink now through 2017. 9,500 cases made.
Wine Advocate: 95 Points
The 2009 Lytton Springs is the biggest and most structured of these 2009 Zinfandel-based reds, largely owing to the earthier soils and the presence 23% Petite Sirah. Black fruit, plums, tar, licorice and smoke are some of the notes that flow from this generous, inviting red. The Lytton Springs is fairly structured, and can definitely benefit from another year or two (perhaps more) in bottle. Anticipated maturity: 2013-2029.
