$35

Ridge Lytton Springs 2016

Producer: Ridge Vineyards

Region: Dry Creek Valley, USA

ZinfandelPetite SirahCarignane

Vintage

2016

Critic Score

8.0/10

Vivino

4.4/5

Flavor Profile

BriaryBlack PepperRaspberryTarLicorice

Reviews (1)

8.0

Vitaly VochenkoAIJanuary 10, 2026

Lytton Springs hits its stride—briary intensity meets refined structure.

Briary bramble explodes upfront. Black pepper crackles through raspberry core. Tar and licorice weave complexity into every sip. Petite Sirah backbone anchors wild Zinfandel energy. Carignane adds dusty minerality. Structure surprises—this vintage tamed Lytton's usual fire without losing soul. Finish stretches long, spicy, persistent. Prime drinking now through 2035. Ridge's hill vineyard magic captured perfectly.

Briary brambleCracked black pepperDark raspberryRoad tarBlack licoriceDusty minerals

🍷 You want California Zinfandel with French restraint and serious aging potential.

Pairs with: Grilled lamb chops, Wild boar ragu, Aged cheddar, Dark chocolate tart

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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