{"product_id":"2023-ridge-vineyards-lytton-springs-dry-creek-valley-usa-375ml-half-bottle","title":"2023 Ridge Vineyards Lytton Springs, Dry Creek Valley, USA (375ml HALF BOTTLE)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWINEMAKER'S NOTES: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e#3\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eWine Spectator\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003eTop 100 of 2025\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e#71\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eJames Suckling\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003eTop 100 Wines of the USA 2025\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNose of raspberry, pepper, licorice and a hint of vanilla. Black cherry and plum on the palate with supple tannins, minerality and present acidity. Long, layered finish with notes of garrigue and black tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlend: 76% Zinfandel, 14% Petite Sirah, 7% Carignane, 2% Alicante Bouschet, 1% Mataro\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTASTING NOTES: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlending 76% Zinfandel, 14% Petite Sirah, 7% Carignane, 2% Alicante Bouschet and 1% Mataro from an estate vineyard in Dry Creek Valley purchased in 1972, the 2023 Zinfandel Lytton Springs exhibits initial chewiness that leads to fine tannins, with a good heft and underlying acidity. Well-woven oak supports a moderately ripe, medium-bodied frame of structured elegance, aged in 100% air-dried American oak. Enjoy now through 2033.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Jeb Dunnuck, 98 pts. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA much cooler growing season delayed the start of harvest by about a month, resulting in a wine with greater restraint than the previous vintage. The 2023 is a more elegant take on this wine, with less fruit intensity, but still unmistakably Ridge. Fresh aromas of herbs from a bouquet garni mix with earthy tones and subtle sweet notes from baking spices. The fruit profile oscillates between ripe red and black berries, with a touch of plums and ripe cherries. Tannins are firm yet polished, and there's a soft creaminess to the palate. A wine that is balanced and quite enjoyable now, with many years to evolve in the bottle.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Decanter, 96 pts. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA lovely release with lots of freshness from a cooler vintage. Bright and perfumed aromas of red cherries, raspberry coulis, confit plums, licorice and spice. The palate is full-bodied with finely tuned tannins and vibrant, crunchy acidity. Made from 76% zinfandel, 14% petite sirah, 7% carignan, 2% alicante bouschet and 1% mataro.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- James Suckling, 95 pts. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2023 Lytton Springs is powerfully aromatic and expressive from the jump. It explodes from the glass with dark blue fruit, lavender and blood orange peel, framed by mocha-like richness and a wave of exotic spice. The texture is pure silk, wrapping the palate with seamless contours and lifted freshness courtesy of the cool growing season. A blend of 76% Zinfandel, 14% Petite Sirah, 7% Carignane, 2% Alicante Bouschet and 1% Mataro, the 2023 shows remarkable persistence and poise. If you know Lytton, you know these wines can age for decades—this one is clearly built for the long haul.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Vinous, 95 pts. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDeeply structured and full of tension, this polished red displays a distinctive personality, offering bold blackberry flavors accented with savory anise, black pepper and dark Asian spices. Ends with big but refined tannins. Zinfandel, Petite Sirah, Carignane, Alicante Bouschet and Mataro.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Wine Spectator, 95 pts. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2023 Lytton Springs is a blend of 76% Zinfandel, 14% Petite Sirah, 7% Carignane, 2% Alicante Bouschet and 1% Mataro that matured for 16 months in 19% new air-dried American oak. It’s especially elegant and expressive this year, offering pure aromas of black cherry, blueberry, damp earth, sage, violet and cast iron. 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