Ridge Vineyards Lytton Springs 2021
Ridge made its first vintage of Lytton Springs in 1972 from vines planted on the eastern half of the vineyard at the turn of the century. This single-vineyard, located in the Dry Creek Valley, is planted to Zinfandel and its principal complementary varietals. A dry winter left the vines struggling to find water. This reduced fruit set in all varietals, especially zinfandel. Thirty-eight parcels were harvested from September first to October fifth and fermented separately. Thirty-four were selected, including vines planted in 1901 and eighty-year-old counoise inter-planted with cinsaut. Enjoyable now, this beautiful, complex wine will continue to develop over the next ten years and beyond.
