| Producer | Ridge Vineyards |
| Country | United States |
| Region | California |
| Subregion | Dry Creek Valley AVA |
| Varietal | Zinfandel, Petite Sirah, Carignan, Alicante Bouchet, |
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Sku | U1009837 |
| Size | 750ml |
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The densely packed nose of this legendary old-vine field blend of Zin, Petite Sirah, Carignan, and Alicante gives aromas of crushed blackberry, purple flowers, and rich, earthy spices. The palate brings black cherry, olive, and licorice flavors in a framework of opulent tannin that will age effortlessly for more than a decade. Cellar Selection. —T.R.C.
This is the kingpin of Ridge’s Sonoma County heritage blends, and it doesn’t disappoint. Equal parts fruity, spicy, and savory on a full body braced by moderate tannins. Judicious oak spices like cedar and cigar box complement pure, ripe blackberries and raspberries and a dash of black pepper. Known to age well for decades. Drinkable now, but best from 2030. —J.G.
Like a beast that's been tamed, this red is genteel and polished on the outside but dark and fervent deep down, with expressive flavors of blackberry, briar patch, savory anise, and pepper. Zinfandel, Petite Sirah, Carignane and Alicante Bouschet. Drink now through 2035.— T.F.
The 2022 Lytton Springs 50th Anniversary is composed of 67% Zinfandel, 19% Petite Sirah, 11% Carignane, and 3% Alicante Bouschet. It opens with initial touches of glossy new American oak—dill and toasted coconut—and gives way to kaleidoscopic black and red plums, cherries, and berries, plus accents of hibiscus and potpourri. The full-bodied palate features generous, spicy flavors. It’s structured by abundant, powdery tannins and lively acidity and has a long, detailed finish. Winemaker Shauna Rosenblum says this 2022 was crafted using only American oak, a shift from the blend of French and American oak used in the past. It has resulted in a particularly pure, transparent expression that opens dramatically with air, and this 2022 Lytton Springs will benefit from several years in the cellar. —E.B.
What We Thought: Big, brambly black fruit dominates the nose, and some ripe black raspberry and blackberry
fruit drives a robust, very smooth palate that displays notes of vanilla and black pepper and finishes with well-structured tannins that promise a future in the cellar.
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