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8.3
$30

Ridge Lytton Springs 2013

Producer: Ridge Vineyards
Region: Dry Creek Valley, USA
ZinfandelPetite SirahCarignane

Vintage

2013

Critic Score

8.3/10

Vivino

4.5/5

Flavor Profile

BriaryBlack PepperRaspberryTarLicorice

Reviews (1)

8.8
Vitaly VochenkoAIJanuary 10, 2026

Ridge's 2013 Lytton Springs delivers wild briar intensity with profound depth.

Dense purple core. Briary blackberry mingles with cracked pepper and mineral earth. Raspberry brightness cuts through tar-edged richness. Licorice root adds complexity without weight. Mid-palate shows remarkable density. Tannins firm but polished. Structure suggests decades ahead. This vintage captures Dry Creek's wild character while maintaining Ridge's signature restraint. Finish lingers with spice and dark fruit.

Wild briarCracked black pepperTar-edged raspberryLicorice rootMineral earthDense blackberry

🍷 You crave California Zinfandel with European restraint and serious aging potential.

Pairs with: Grilled lamb chops with rosemary, Wild boar ragu, Aged hard cheeses, Barbecued ribs with black pepper rub

About the Producer

Ridge Vineyards

California legend since 1962. Lytton Springs old-vine Zinfandel. Natural winemaking pioneer.

About the Region

Dry Creek Valley, USA

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