1976 Ridge Lytton Springs
Zinfandel Blend (Zinfandel)
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By John Gilman
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By Richard Jennings
(Ridge Lytton Springs) Bricked medium red color with 3 millimeter clear meniscus; nice, mature, earthy, beef brisket, smoky, roast coffee nose; tasty, mature, smoky, beef jus, sage, elegant palate; medium-plus finish (90% Zinfandel, 10% Petite Sirah)
5/21/2011, (See more on RJonWine.com...) 90 points
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Wine Definition
- Vintage1976
- TypeRed
- ProducerRidge
- VarietyZinfandel Blend
- Designationn/a
- VineyardLytton Springs
- CountryUSA
- RegionCalifornia
- SubRegionSonoma County
- AppellationDry Creek Valley
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7/25/2014 - Janstan Likes this wine: 86 Points
I expected little from this 38 year old Zin even though from an excellent winery. I was pleasantly surprised. It is well on its way out but there was still black raspberry, plum, anise, ashiness. It went quite nicely with pulled pork.
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7/26/2010 - ArizonaWineGuy wrote: 74 Points
At least 15, if not 25 years, beyond it's prime.
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