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Red
1985 Ridge Lytton Springs
Zinfandel Blend
- USA
- California
- Sonoma County
- Dry Creek Valley
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Community Tasting Notes 5
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coremill wrote: 82 points
March 11, 2019 - Past it.
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tzelmer wrote: 88 points
March 1, 2016 - The oldest Zinfandel (blend) I have ever tried. Good cork. Initially very balsamic vinegar notes. Decanted for 2 hours, was improving. Put it back in the bottle and let it breath an additional hour then sealed and put back in cellar. Next day, almost all volatile acid was gone. Dry black fruits, nutty, savory. Light body, high acid. Interesting but not outstanding.
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rocknroller wrote: flawed
December 13, 2015 - Annual Tasting Group Holiday Party (Il Foro, Mpls, MN): DOA
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smithsi wrote: 90 points
March 2, 2010 - Just wierd, tastes old at first and fresh at the end, don't kn0w what to say
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SimonG wrote: flawed
November 25, 2008 - Lytton Springs Offline (RJs, London): Mellow, complex nose. Caramel, red fruit, complex. Smooth. Elegant, mature. Some grip, core of sweet fruit and a touch of TCA. Lovely wine though. Decent acidity. **** when not spoiled.
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By John Gilman
Sep/Oct 2015, Issue #59, The Zinfandels of Days Gone By(Ridge Vineyards “Lytton Springs” Zinfandel (Dry Creek Valley)) Subscribe to see review text.
Wine Definition
- Vintage 1985
- Type Red
- Producer Ridge
- Varietal Zinfandel Blend
- Designation n/a
- Vineyard Lytton Springs
- Country USA
- Region California
- SubRegion Sonoma County
- Appellation Dry Creek Valley
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 0 (0%)
- In Cellars 22 (54%)
- Consumed 19 (46%)
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- VineyardLytton Springs
- CountryUSA
- RegionCalifornia
- SubRegionSonoma County
- AppellationDry Creek Valley
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