The Vintner's Pick | May 20, 2006

May 20, 2006

Hello everyone,
The 2004 Lytton Springs Zinfandel is exceptional! This is one of the few Zinfandels that will age beautifully over the next 10 years. But who can resist the pure drinking pleasure of this spicy, rich blackberry flavored wine right now? Well deserving of the 95 rating, it won't be around for long. If you've never tried a bottle of Ridge wine, this one will not disappoint you. And if you have, then we're preaching to the choir.


  About the wine:

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Ridge 2004 Lytton Springs Zinfandel This is a classic, uniquely American bottle of red wine. Ridge Vineyards and its winemaker Paul Draper are legendary among wine connoisseurs for creating complex, flavorful Zinfandel and Cabernet from old vine vineyards. This particular wine is made using 100+ year-old Zinfandel vines from the famous Lytton Springs vineyard, one of the oldest in California.

Notes: In 1972, Ridge made its first Lytton Springs from vines planted here at the turn of the century, and purchased both the eastern and western portions of the vineyard in the early 1990s. (In the 1870s, under "Captain" William Litton's ownership, the two were part of one property; spelling evolved into "Lytton" by 1903.) The vineyard is planted to zinfandel and its principal complementary varietals: petite sirah, carignane, grenache, and a small amount of mataro (mourvèdre).

Rated 95 points by Connoisseur's Guide
Do not miss this one! Supplies are limited. Mike, Peter, Claire

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