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Ridge Vineyards Lytton Springs Dry Creek Valley Zinfandel Blend 2013
...Powerful and explosive in the glass, the 2013 boasts tons of inky blue/purplish fruit, mocha, spices, new leather, lavender and licorice...it is nearly impossible to resist, even at this early stage. Once again, the team at Ridge has produced an absolutely compelling Lytton Springs. The 16% Petite Sirah in the blend adds an unmistakable air of gravitas. Antonio Galloni, Vinous Media
Ratings on Delectable
Jordan Wardlaw 
Showing very, very well right now. Two of the four bottles we tasted had a slightly oxidative fruit character, giving an overall impression of Bordelaise winemaking. Lots of blueberry pie, baking spice and coffee grind notes with a hint of mocha, vanillin sweetness and spice box/leather finish. Incredible length, purity and complexity. One of the more memorable Ridge bottles I’ve had and it will only continue to improve.
Showing very, very well right now. Two of the four bottles we tasted had a slightly oxidative fruit character, giving an overall impression of Bordelaise winemaking. Lots of blueberry pie, baking spice and coffee grind notes with a hint of mocha, vanillin sweetness and spice box/leather finish. Incredible length, purity and complexity. One of the more memorable Ridge bottles I’ve had and it will only continue to improve.
9.3
Byron C Mayes
Bright, glass-clinging purple red. Nose and palate of plum-berry cobbler. Mouth filling with juicy, medium acidity and medium minus tannins (just a dusting on the finish). Holding up very well, as expected. Steak? Stroganoff? Southern Italian? You got this.
Bright, glass-clinging purple red. Nose and palate of plum-berry cobbler. Mouth filling with juicy, medium acidity and medium minus tannins (just a dusting on the finish). Holding up very well, as expected. Steak? Stroganoff? Southern Italian? You got this.
8.9
Gregory Fulchiero
Wonderful ripe and sublime zin blend. Some cigar ash and dried spice in the background. Would be a good intro wine for people venturing into different isles of the store
Wonderful ripe and sublime zin blend. Some cigar ash and dried spice in the background. Would be a good intro wine for people venturing into different isles of the store
8.9
Andre Lopez
Dark cherry liqueur on the nose. Sugar coated plums, dark berries, sweet bay leaf and fine grained tannins in the mouth. Another "satisfying" wine from Ridge.
Dark cherry liqueur on the nose. Sugar coated plums, dark berries, sweet bay leaf and fine grained tannins in the mouth. Another "satisfying" wine from Ridge.
9.5
Riccardo L.
Dominated by sweetened Cacao. Quite full. A touch sweet. Very good at its price point. Fruit forward and not so dry.
Dominated by sweetened Cacao. Quite full. A touch sweet. Very good at its price point. Fruit forward and not so dry.
9.0
Christian Sparks
2013 vintage. Just released...super tannic over earthy fruit. Gonna be great someday...
2013 vintage. Just released...super tannic over earthy fruit. Gonna be great someday...
9.0
David T
Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator
Nice round, full, lush, ripe; blackberries, blueberries, boysenberries with dark chocolate notes. Drinking well for a 13 at this early stage. Very good dark chocolate wine.
Nice round, full, lush, ripe; blackberries, blueberries, boysenberries with dark chocolate notes. Drinking well for a 13 at this early stage. Very good dark chocolate wine.
9.2
Rebecca Fletcher
Fruit forward zin. Red cherries, cranberry sauce and baking spice. M acid, m+ body and tannin. Black cherry and plum. Rich on the palate.
Fruit forward zin. Red cherries, cranberry sauce and baking spice. M acid, m+ body and tannin. Black cherry and plum. Rich on the palate.
9.2
Victor Charcan
Paul Draper, I revere you!!!
Paul Draper, I revere you!!!
9.3
Andrew S
Ripe fruit, plump, vanilla.
Ripe fruit, plump, vanilla.
8.9
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