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2004 Ridge Grenache Lytton Estate

Grenache

  • USA
  • California
  • Sonoma County
  • Dry Creek Valley
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CT88.9 57 reviews
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Community Tasting Notes 39

  • Brian of Mull Likes this wine: 91 points

    October 13, 2020 - Opened for 1 hour. Color still deep ruby but getting some orange on the rim. On the nose: Pepper, cassis, strawberry , vanilla and some funk at the end. On the palate :Very nice Strawberry and mixed berries and some nice vanilla. Quite smooth and elegant. The finish is very long. I get strawberry and soft vanilla long after I’ve swallowed. Tastes fresh for it’s age IMO. I think this is drinking very well.

  • beerenauslese wrote:

    September 8, 2019 - Still a bit tannic but possessing good acidity

  • hrazdiiv wrote: 89 points

    June 4, 2017 - A fairly well made wine that will displays typical notes of Grenache without much support from the other varietals present (Petite Sirah, Zinfandel). Displays a predictably medium garnet color and on the approach delivers some nice notes of blackberries, blueberries and perhaps a touch of cedar - almost reminiscent of a modernist Barolo. The wine really just slightly past peak however; it is not bad, just not going to develop any further. Tannins were very smooth, allowing for fruit to really jump to the forefront but in a fairly muted way. Decanted, the wine stood up for a good hour so no need to rush and drink every last bottle, but I think it's in the 7th inning at least. Just a touch more backbone and this bottle would've rated 90+ and improved it's aging trajectory.

  • camben Likes this wine:

    February 3, 2016 - Right out of the bottle with tropical Grenache notes. Trademark ridge barrel has smoothed out quite a bit. Remembering the gren /Syrah 04 drank a few years ago was tough, this smooth. Interesting with almost a quarter of the blend coming from petite sirah and zin. The zin definitely pops on the finish with strawberry preserve. Raspberry and black fruit spread. Softly tannic at this stage. Ready to go!
    Excellent

  • fredb Likes this wine:

    January 17, 2016 - Dark red color. Nose of red fruits, plum, a bit of smoke. Palate is initially tannic with cherry, raspberry, earth, and iron. Finish is medium-long. On day two, the tannins integrate and this drinks much better. Decant or hold.

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  • By Jancis Robinson, MW
    3/3/2010 (link)

    (Ridge, Lytton Estate Grenache Dry Creek Valley Red) Subscribe to see review text.

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  • By Richard Jennings
    7/10/2010 (link) 91 points

    (Ridge Grenache Lytton Estate) Dark red violet color; tart berry, chocolate, plum nose; tight, tart berry, plum, red currant palate with medium acidity; medium finish (needs another 1 to 2 years)

  • By Richard Jennings
    3/7/2010 (link) 92 points

    (Ridge Grenache Lytton Estate) Medium dark cherry red color; chocolate, berry, caramel nose; very tasty, ripe berry, cherry, raspberry palate; medium finish

Wine Definition

  • Vintage 2004
  • Type Red
  • Producer Ridge
  • Varietal Grenache
  • Designation n/a
  • Vineyard Lytton Estate
  • Country USA
  • Region California
  • SubRegion Sonoma County
  • Appellation Dry Creek Valley
  • UPC Codes 744442681044, 744442881093

Community Holdings

  • Pending Delivery 0 (0%)
  • In Cellars 144 (41%)
  • Consumed 204 (59%)

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