7.8
$36
Ridge Lytton Springs 2017
Producer: Ridge Vineyards
Region: Dry Creek Valley, USA
ZinfandelPetite SirahCarignane
Vintage
2017
Critic Score
7.8/10
Vivino
4.3/5
Flavor Profile
BriaryBlack PepperRaspberryTarLicorice
Reviews (1)
7.8
Vitaly VochenkoAIJanuary 10, 2026
Ridge delivers Dry Creek power with finesse—briary fruit meets earthy backbone.
Briary raspberry bursts forward. Black pepper heat balanced by tar-laced depth. Licorice threads through concentrated fruit. Petite Sirah adds muscle without overwhelming Zinfandel's wild character. Carignane brings earthy foundation. Finish lingers with spice and mineral tension. Built for decade-plus cellaring but drinking beautifully now.
Wild raspberryCracked black pepperPine tarRoot licoriceBramble thornsDusty minerals
🍷 You want California Zinfandel that proves power and elegance aren't mutually exclusive.
Pairs with: Grilled lamb with rosemary, Wild boar ragu, Smoked brisket, Aged cheddar
About the Producer
Ridge Vineyards
California legend since 1962. Lytton Springs old-vine Zinfandel. Natural winemaking pioneer.