Ridge Lytton Springs 2018

Ridge's 2018 Lytton Springs delivers briary intensity with remarkable elegance.

Briary bramble erupts from the glass. Black pepper bite meets sweet raspberry core. Tar undertones add gravitas without overwhelming fruit. Licorice threads through the mid-palate. Tannins grip but don't punish. Acidity keeps everything fresh. Carignane provides backbone while Petite Sirah darkens the edges. Classic Ridge restraint tames Zinfandel's wild side. Fifteen years ahead if cellared properly. This vintage captures Dry Creek's essence perfectly.

🍷 You want Zinfandel that thinks before it speaks - serious wine for contemplative moments.

Pairs with: Coffee-crusted ribeye, Wild boar ragu, Smoked duck breast, Aged manchego