Ridge Lytton Springs 2022
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Ridge Lytton Springs
Ridge Lytton Springs is a deep purple colour. Complex aromas of vanilla, raspberry and black pepper. Full bodied with firm acidity, focused blackberry fruit and an elegant lingering finish.
In 1972, Ridge made its first Lytton Springs from vines planted on the eastern half of the vineyard at the turn of the century. Both the eastern and western portions of the vineyard were purchased in the early 1990s, (In the 1870s, under “Captain” William Litton’s ownership, the two were part of one property; spelling evolved to “Lytton” by 1903.) The vineyard is planted to Zinfandel and its principal complementary varietals.
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67% Zinfandel, 19% Petite Sirah, 11% Carignane, 3% Alicante Bouschet
Harvest Dates: 19 August – 12 SeptemberGrapes: Average Brix 24.7˚
TA: 6.60 g/L
pH: 3.63
Fermentation: Full crush; 100% natural primary and secondary.
Barrels: 100% air-dried American oak barrels (17% new, 3% one year old, 10% two years old, 10% three years old, and 60% five-plus years old).
Aging: Sixteen months in barrel