Ridge Lytton Springs Vintage 2016 VINTAGE WINES 2021

Ridge Lytton Springs Vintage 2016 VINTAGE WINES 2021Famed Californian wine producer founded in 1962 and based in the Santa Cruz Mountains, Best known for the Cabernet Sauvignon Monte Bello, it also makes a range of Zinfandel based blends like this Lytton Springs. The vineyards for this wine are located in the Dry Creek Valley AVA. 2016 was an excellent vintage for the region. Typical blend, Zinfandel, Petite Syrah, Carignan, Matero. 75cl bottle. ABV 14. 5% Bottle condition excellent.

The 1986 vintage was very good for the region

level good

They started producing a fortified wine in the 1990s with vintage port in mind

The Ideal collection for the wine geek who enjoys wines with depth and complexity

and was classified as a first growth in the 1855 classification of Sauternes and Barsac

Touriga Nacional

Beringer became the first winery to offer public tours – a significant contribution to the beginnings of modern Napa Valley tourism

Highly perfumed on the nose offering complex aromas of fresh red fruit notes

1983 was a good vintage and Bastor Lamontagne made a lovely wine

It is also flanked by La Mission Haut Brion

Orange mahogany colour

Tasting Note 06/11/2017 - 90 Points