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Lytton Springs

Sale price$50.00

Ridge Vineyard's Lytton Springs Estate is in the Dry Creek Valley of Sonoma County, California. The climate here is warm with moderate temperatures, ideal for Zinfandel grape cultivation. The Lytton Springs vineyard benefits from well-drained gravelly loam soils. Ridge Vineyards commits itself to sustainable practices and traditional winemaking techniques.
Vintage:

Blend: 79% Zinfandel, 11% Petite Sirah, 10% Carignane

Points: 93-97

Vineyard: Harvested between August 21 to September 17, 2024 at an average of 25.1 Brix. Hand-harvested, sustainably grown, estate grapes.

Winery: Spontaneous primary and secondary fermentation. Destemmed and crushed, fermented with native yeasts, and pad filtered at bottling. Only 72 ppm of sulfur was added throughout the winemaking process. Aged in 100% new oak (15% new, 15% one year-old, 20% two years-old, 20% three years-old, 15% four years-old, and 15% five years-old. Aged for 13 months in barrel.

Sonoma

Sonoma County, California, is celebrated for its diverse wine styles, including world-class Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Zinfandel, and Cabernet Sauvignon. Spanning over 18 AVAs, Sonoma’s climate ranges from the cool, fog-influenced coastal areas like the Russian River Valley to the warmer, drier inland regions such as Alexander Valley and Dry Creek Valley. This diversity is further enhanced by a wide array of soils, including alluvial loam, volcanic ash, and clay, supporting an exceptional variety of grape varieties.

  • Climate Type: Maritime on the coast and Mediterranean inland.
  • Growing Degree Days (GDDs): 1,800–2,800 on the coast and 2100-4,200 bordering the Mayacamas Mountains
  • Diurnal Shift: Large, up to 40°F (22°C).
  • Annual Rainfall: Highly variable, 25–80 inches
  • Duration of Growing Season: Long, about 200–250 days.