Another totally sexy, voluptuous wine, the 2012 Lytton Springs is endowed with serious power. A bit more structured than the Geyserville, the Lytton Springs stands out for its impeccable balance and class. Layers of dark red fruit build to a powerful finish laced with distinct Petite Sirah overtones... Antonio Galloni, Vinous Media
Boxer Briefs
Was surprised how forward the Petit Syrah when the bottle was opened. Such a classic, it’s a baby. Put it in a corner and check back in 20 years
Was surprised how forward the Petit Syrah when the bottle was opened. Such a classic, it’s a baby. Put it in a corner and check back in 20 years
10Alexander Littauer
Killer juice. Can't wait to follow this over the next decade +.
Killer juice. Can't wait to follow this over the next decade +.
9.5Lara Dunphy Guest
Director Sales & Marketing Black Cordon Vineyards, Sixteen by Twenty Wines
Good and drinkable, but nothing stand-out. A very "safe" wine...if you're not really a red person, this will probably be soft enough for you to like; if you are a red person, there won't be anything offensive to stop you drinking it - it just doesn't excite the palette or the brain. Ridge has a lot more in their arsenal than they used in this wine.
Good and drinkable, but nothing stand-out. A very "safe" wine...if you're not really a red person, this will probably be soft enough for you to like; if you are a red person, there won't be anything offensive to stop you drinking it - it just doesn't excite the palette or the brain. Ridge has a lot more in their arsenal than they used in this wine.
8.6Julia Eklund
Bramble and spice. Perfect for a summer night
Bramble and spice. Perfect for a summer night
9.3Gregg Gordon
always a good call - little soft but in a good way
always a good call - little soft but in a good way
9.0Jorge Henriquez
Zachys Wine Auctions
Awesome as usual
Awesome as usual
9.5Sean Trapani
Founder/Educator Wine Fluent, Consultant ABC Fine Wines & Spirits
A friendly, plump youth frolics with his friends. Round and round, they move in happy balance.
A friendly, plump youth frolics with his friends. Round and round, they move in happy balance.
9.1Les Huisman
I always feel that Ridge is wasted wine when it's young. It's still made in a style that doesn't hit it's stride until after a decade passes. I like the stuffing here, just doesn't seem ready in my mind.
I always feel that Ridge is wasted wine when it's young. It's still made in a style that doesn't hit it's stride until after a decade passes. I like the stuffing here, just doesn't seem ready in my mind.
9.2Greg Hirson
Corks and Barrels at Cork Supply USA
Zin with South Africans. Love it.
Zin with South Africans. Love it.
9.0Daron Watson
dark fruits, rich & savory, chewy & tannic, slight feral & ashen finish
dark fruits, rich & savory, chewy & tannic, slight feral & ashen finish
9.2WARNING: DRINKING DISTILLED SPIRITS, BEER, COOLERS, WINE AND OTHER ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES MAY INCREASE CANCER RISK, AND, DURING PREGNANCY, CAN CAUSE BIRTH DEFECTS.