Dry Creek Valley

Lytton Springs is predominantly Zinfandel (69%) with Petite Sirah (23%), Carignan (6%) and Mataro (aka Mourvèdre, 2%) making up the rest of the blend in 2016. Originating from the Dry Creek AVA and produced by one of the world’s greatest wine producers, this wine has layers of complexity and charm. It’s a delicious combination of wildflowers, redcurrants and bramble fruits with hints of rosemary. Chalky tannins are balanced by juicy acidity. The sheer concentration creates a long finish. Drink now to 2025.
Fiona Hayes, Buyer (September 2019)

At 13% this wine is restrained in its approach, despite its dark inky colour . Violets, pepper, licorice, herbal aromatics and wild flowers can all be found in the glass. Savoury, tight knit tannin structure with a silky texture and lightness of touch.
Fiona Hayes, Wine Buyer

Sourced from Dry Creek Valley this cuvee is made up of 74% Zinfandel, 16% Petite Sirah, 8% Carignane, 2% Mataro. There is a richness and concentration that showcases itself on the aromatic and textural components of this wine. Rich red berried fruits and spice are supported by a silky density on the core with round but pronounced tannins and a refreshing juicy acid profile. Wild strawberries and pepper continue rather attractively on the length.
Fiona Hayes, Wine Buyer

I've long been a fan of Ridge Vineyards and in particular their Zinfandels. The grape is known for mass production of plummy, strawberry fruit flavoured wine for very easy consumption. Geyserville and Lytton Springs completely dispel those images with expressive wines showing great depth which are very much influenced by their terroir. The direction of Ridge ensures these wines are beautifully balanced which in turn gives them plenty of potential to age should you be able to resist for long enough. Of the two, Lytton Springs is the more seductive and accessible in youth. The 2006 vintage represents superb value for money.
(Jake Dean - Fine Wine Manager) Aged for 15 months in american oak, boasting more Zin (80%), more pretty Petite Sirah (16%) and less Carignan (4%) than its stable mate Geyserville, this Dry Creek Valley wine is all griottines, espresso coffee and chocolate; a slender, more feline, come-hither kinda wine that's drinking just fine now and over the next 5 years, especially with spicy Tex-Mex cuisine;
(David Berry Green)