1997 Ridge Syrah Lytton Estate
Syrah
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By James Suckling
(Ridge Vineyards Syrah Sonoma County Dry Creek Valley Lytton Estate, Red, United States) Login and sign up and see review text.
12/2/2021, (See more on JamesSuckling.com...)
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May/June 2001, IWC Issue #96, (See more on Vinous...)
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By Richard Jennings
(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)
9/25/2011, (See more on RJonWine.com...) 93 points
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Wine Definition
- Vintage1997
- TypeRed
- ProducerRidge
- VarietySyrah
- Designationn/a
- VineyardLytton Estate
- CountryUSA
- RegionCalifornia
- SubRegionSonoma County
- AppellationDry Creek Valley
- Display optionsDefault
- UPC/EAN Code744442709977, 744442981007
6/22/2021 - Seanwsmithm3 Likes this wine:
Yummy and Youthful. Easily will go another 20 years. Very primary fruity and savory
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6/2/2016 - Silveradoup wrote: 94 Points
This is a bad ass wine, so good!
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8/31/2014 - rcurlee Likes this wine: 89 Points
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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8/19/2014 - mlwhitfi wrote: 93 Points
Beautifully aged syrah. Aromas of dried figs, tobacco shop, herbs, mint, earth. Flavors a bit muted. Blueberries, spice & meat.
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8/25/2012 - beerenauslese wrote: 91 Points
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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