Ridge Vineyards Lytton Springs 2016 75cl

Ridge Vineyards Lytton Springs

From Ridge Vineyards’ historic Lytton Springs vineyard in California’s Dry Creek Valley, this vintage brings together Zinfandel, Petite Sirah, Carignane and Mataro. Rich and full-bodied yet finely balanced, it combines ripe blackberry fruit with raspberry, black pepper and subtle American oak spice. Natural fermentation and careful maturation allow the character of the vineyard and vintage to remain at the heart of the wine.

The growing season benefited from welcome winter rainfall following several years of drought, while favourable conditions during flowering helped restore crop levels. Fourteen months in American oak further integrated the wine’s fruit, tannins and spice.

Tasting Profile:

• Appearance: Rich, deep red with impressive concentration.
• Nose: Expressive and layered, with raspberry, vanilla and black pepper alongside hints of warming spice.
• Palate: Generous and full-bodied, delivering ripe blackberry and dark fruit with lively acidity and firm, polished tannins.
• Finish: Long and graceful, with lingering blackberry, spice and subtle vanilla.

Occasion & Buyer Profile

Food Pairing Suggestions

Here are a few serving suggestions and pairing ideas to help you get the most from this red wine, whether you’re enjoying it with food or simply savouring it on its own.

Pair with steak with a red wine reduction, slow-cooked beef, pork tenderloin or roast lamb for a classic combination. Its ripe fruit also makes it particularly good with pork dishes featuring cranberry or fig, while smoked cheeses and nutty hard cheeses offer a delicious alternative.

• Beef
• Pork
• Game
• Lamb

Why We Love This Red Wine

All of our wines are hand picked and tried by us in our tasting room.

Our Review:

Tasting Team Member: Emma, WSET 2

Country: USA

Region: Sonoma

Grape Variety: Blend

Brand: Ridge Vineyards

Wine Type: Red Wine

Wine Style: Full-Bodied

Wine Sweetness: Dry

Vintage: 2016

Size: 75cl

ABV: 14.5%

Dietary:

Vegan

Vegetarian

Organic

Ridge Vineyards Lytton Springs 2016 supplied by Cotswold Port Co.

Meet The Wine Producer Behind The Bottle

A brief look at the producer’s heritage and winemaking approach.

Ridge Vineyards

Ridge Vineyards is one of California's most respected wine producers, with its history rooted in the historic Monte Bello Vineyard, where vines were first planted in 1885 in the Santa Cruz Mountains. The modern winery was established in 1959, when a group of Stanford Research Institute engineers began making wine at the site, eventually turning Ridge into one of America's most influential fine wine producers.

The estate became internationally recognised for its Cabernet Sauvignon from Monte Bello, particularly after the wine famously performed alongside some of France's finest Bordeaux wines in the 1976 Judgment of Paris retrospective tastings. Ridge subsequently developed a strong reputation for producing age-worthy wines that express the character of their individual vineyard sites.

The winery's portfolio has also become closely associated with Zinfandel, particularly old-vine field blends from California's historic vineyards. Throughout its history, Ridge has maintained a strong belief that great wine begins with exceptional vineyards, allowing the character of the site and vintage to take centre stage.

Today, Ridge Vineyards remains committed to producing distinctive California wines with a strong sense of place, combining historic vineyards, traditional winemaking and a remarkably consistent focus on quality.

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