Lytton Springs is a red produced by Ridge Vineyards in Dry Creek Valley, Sonoma County, United States. Made from Zinfandel, Petite Sirah, Carignan and Mourvèdre. Cellarion's sommeliers have reviewed the drink window of 2 vintages; members see when each one is ready. Track this wine and manage your cellar with Cellarion — the free, open-source wine app at cellarion.app.
Type: Red
Appellation: Dry Creek Valley
Region: Sonoma County
Country: United States
Grapes: Zinfandel, Petite Sirah, Carignan, Mourvèdre
Tasting profile
Structure: full-bodied, medium tannin, medium acidity, dry
Ridge's Lytton Springs is a field blend from old vines in Dry Creek Valley. Zinfandel leads, and Petite Sirah, Carignan and Mourvèdre add colour, structure and spice. It is full-bodied and generous, with brambly black and red fruit, pepper and herbs, and American oak kept in the background. It drinks well within a few years of release, and good vintages develop savoury complexity for fifteen years or more.
When to drink
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Where it comes from
Sonoma County, United States
Sonoma County — a large and varied wine region on the coast of Northern California, USA, just west of Napa Valley.
Zinfandel
Zinfandel is a red grape genetically identical to Croatia's Tribidrag (or Crljenak) and to southern Italy's Primitivo, though it became an icon in California.
Petite Sirah
Petite Sirah is a red grape that originated in France as Durif, a cross of Syrah and the obscure Peloursin, though it found its lasting fame in California and Australia.
Carignan
Carignan is a red grape of Spanish origin, traced to Aragón, where it is known as Cariñena.
Mourvèdre
Mourvèdre is a red grape of Spanish origin, at home around Valencia and Murcia, where it is called Monastrell.
More wines
From Ridge Vineyards
- Estate Cabernet Sauvignon, Monte Bello Vineyard — Ridge Vineyards, Santa Cruz Mountains
- Geyserville — Ridge Vineyards, Alexander Valley
- Pagani Ranch Zinfandel — Ridge Vineyards, Sonoma Valley
- Three Valleys — Ridge Vineyards, Sonoma County
- Zinfandel Hooker Creek — Ridge Vineyards, Dry Creek Valley
More red wines from Sonoma County
- Old Vine Zinfandel — Seghesio Family Vineyards, Sonoma County
- Madman Red Blend — Fulcrum Wines, Sonoma County
- The Fugitive Red — Truett-Hurst, Dry Creek Valley
- Boschetti Vineyard Old Vine Zinfandel — River Road, Russian River Valley
Frequently asked questions
Where is Lytton Springs from?
Lytton Springs is produced by Ridge Vineyards in Dry Creek Valley, Sonoma County, United States.
What grapes are in Lytton Springs?
Lytton Springs is a blend of Zinfandel, Petite Sirah, Carignan and Mourvèdre.