February 24, 2024 - Cassis et bleuets plein la bouche. Acidité encore passablement élevé. Tannins bien intégrés. Un beau vin riche. Finale de longueur moyenne.
January 28, 2024 - Opulent and rich, a hint of red apple amongst the dark fruit, clove and cedar aromas. The palate is full, freshened yet also hardened by acidity (Ridge disclose acidification, which is admirable), and retains some grip. Less fruit on the palate, and some heat. This is decent and quite enjoyable, but it doesn't live up to the hype about Ridge wines with age.
January 27, 2024 - Dark fruits with a touch of cherry/cranberry. Palate follows the nose. Throwing quite a bit of sediment. Nice, but was hoping for more. Actually paled in comparison to the '12 Mill York Creek opened alongside.
November 3, 2023 - Incredible nose with raspberries, floral notes and cedar, all presented with very good intensity. The palate is medium bodied, fresh, bright, with sensual, fruit coated tannins and impeccable balance. This is especially finely woven even for Lytton Springs standards. Quality oak beautifully settled in. Still so young but world class drinking once again with Lytton Springs. Marvelous. 18.5/20
October 29, 2023 - Well made, but lacks some complexity.
Dark and deep in color. Nose dominated by blackberries and cedar. Good acidity and balance, still firm tannins.
October 22, 2023 - Generous, still semi-exotically black fruited and quite rich, yet fresh and balanced. Delicious, but can still develop more complexity.
October 16, 2023 - We take for granted Ridge Lytton Springs which is always a nice wine and great value
October 14, 2023 - This was so good, I wanted something different from the cellar and found this wine that is a blend but primarily Zinfandel. It was full-bodied with mild tannins, great fruit was perfectly balanced. Drinking this made me so happy over Thanksgiving weekend, I recommend you drink it now if you have some this was my last one.
October 5, 2023 - smooth and balanced if without a particularly good nose. lingering, if subtle finish.
October 2, 2023 - Crimson red and translucent. Nose - red fruited, some slightly herbaceous notes and hint of menthol. Silky with slightly drying tannins, precise and focused and seems nicely conservative with regal fruit (plums) and should work well at the dinner table. Very good. No rush here.