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Red
2012 Ridge Syrah Lytton Estate
Syrah
- USA
- California
- Sonoma County
- Dry Creek Valley
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Community Tasting Notes 36
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wchrisw Likes this wine:
December 3, 2023 - This was a bit of a reversal from many of the other vintages I have had of this wine. Normally I go in knowing it’s going to be better on day 2. On day 1 thought this was vibrant and pure, bright blue fruits with just a hint of game. I couldn’t put it down. Day2 it showed more chalk and mineral, it dried out. Both days it was good just two different animals.
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Rich S Likes this wine: 91 points
November 18, 2023 - Popped and poured. Dark crimson color. Nose of ripe blackberry jam, vanilla, toasty oak, purple florals. Still very primary for a 10+ year old wine. Similar flavors on the palate with a slightly brambly, blackberry and black cherry pie profile with a very smooth mouthfeel and a touch of sweet oak on the finish. Medium acid. Sweet tannins mostly resolved. Long finish. Paired great with a smoky and slightly sweet and spicy grilled prime pork chop.
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casjf Likes this wine: 93 points
October 28, 2023 - Lovely Syrah with strong blackberry and cinnamon and pepper flavors. Paired well with veal stuffed mushrooms.
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Brian of Mull Likes this wine: 91 points
April 24, 2023 - PnP. Color is berry deep ruby. On the nose: Plum, pepper, vanilla and cassis. On the palate: Plum, dark chocolate, pepper and violets. This is really in a good place. Very tasty.
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oakville72 Likes this wine: 91 points
February 13, 2023 - Quite soft and accessible with good fruit and noticeable vanilla from American oak. Not overpowering, just simply enjoyable. Drink now. Tasted several times.
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Wine Definition
- Vintage 2012
- 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 744442781003, 744442981007
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 1 (0%)
- In Cellars 337 (40%)
- Consumed 498 (60%)
Food Pairing
Community Recommendations
full-flavored cheeses, hearty stews, red meats, seared ahiWho Likes This Wine
100% Like It 27 votes
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- ProducerRidge
- VarietySyrah
- CountryUSA
- RegionCalifornia
- SubRegionSonoma County
- AppellationDry Creek Valley
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