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1997 Ridge Syrah Lytton Estate
Syrah
- USA
- California
- Sonoma County
- Dry Creek Valley
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Community Tasting Notes 16
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Seanwsmithm3 Likes this wine:
June 22, 2021 - Yummy and Youthful. Easily will go another 20 years. Very primary fruity and savory
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Silveradoup wrote: 94 points
June 2, 2016 - This is a bad ass wine, so good!
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rcurlee Likes this wine: 89 points
August 31, 2014 - Still drinking well. Needed some air to regain fruit. It wasn't off-putting when first opened, but tasted a little flat. It gained weight after 30 minutes or so. The flavor ended up a great balance between earth and fruit. I expect the wine is beginning its downward turn, so drink 'em up if you have 'em!
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mlwhitfi wrote: 93 points
August 19, 2014 - Beautifully aged syrah. Aromas of dried figs, tobacco shop, herbs, mint, earth. Flavors a bit muted. Blueberries, spice & meat.
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beerenauslese wrote: 91 points
August 25, 2012 - Decanted for 1 hour, this tasted big, with layers of complexity. Perfumy nose of roses and berries. Tasted of dark berry jam with cinnamon spice. Nice long deep finish, tannins still nicely complementing the tart and jammy berry flavors.
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By James Suckling
12/2/2021 (link)(Ridge Vineyards Syrah Sonoma County Dry Creek Valley Lytton Estate, Red, United States) Subscribe to see review text.
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By Stephen Tanzer
May/June 2001, IWC Issue #96 (link)(Ridge Vineyards Syrah Lytton Estate) Subscribe to see review text.
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By Richard Jennings
9/25/2011 (link) 93 points(Ridge Syrah Lytton Estate) Very dark red violet color; very appealing, Northern Rhone-like, roasted beef, tobacco, smoky nose; tasty, appealing, youthful but integrated, tart roasted black fruit, tart currant, French dip, beef brisket, ginger cake palate; long finish 93+ points with 12% Viognier; 17% in new, air-dried American oak; 50% in 2 & 3 yr old barrels, rest in 5 yr old barrels)
Wine Definition
- Vintage 1997
- Type Red
- Producer Ridge
- Varietal Syrah
- Designation n/a
- Vineyard Lytton Estate
- Country USA
- Region California
- SubRegion Sonoma County
- Appellation Dry Creek Valley
- UPC Codes 744442709977, 744442981007
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 0 (0%)
- In Cellars 60 (48%)
- Consumed 66 (52%)
Food Pairing
No food pairings available.
Who Likes This Wine
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- ProducerRidge
- VarietySyrah
- CountryUSA
- RegionCalifornia
- SubRegionSonoma County
- AppellationDry Creek Valley
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