Ridge Vineyards, Lytton Springs 2022
Product Information
Country USA
Region California
Grape Variety 67% Zinfandel, 19% Petite Sirah, 11% Carignane, 3% Alicante Bouschet
Vintage 2022
ABV 14.4%
Discover the exceptional Ridge Vineyards Lytton Springs 2022, a premium organic red wine crafted from estate-grown, hand-harvested grapes in California's renowned Lytton Springs vineyard. This vintage showcases a harmonious balance of rich fruit flavours, vibrant acidity, and firm tannins, embodying the classic character of one of California's finest Zinfandels.
The 2022 growing season featured early spring warmth with mild weather, resulting in a moderate but uniform grape set. While a May frost reduced yields in some blocks, the vineyard’s diverse bud break preserved overall quality. The wine was fermented naturally with 100% native yeasts and aged for sixteen months in air-dried American oak barrels, including 17% new oak, enhancing its complexity without overpowering the natural fruit profile.
On the nose, enjoy complex aromas of boysenberry, cigar box, anise, and sage. The full-bodied palate delivers luscious plum, blackberry, mineral notes, pepper, and hints of dark chocolate balanced by well-integrated tannins and crisp acidity. This classic California Zinfandel is approachable now but promises to evolve beautifully over the next 10-15 years.
Perfect for enthusiasts of organic, small-batch, hand-crafted Zinfandels, this wine pairs wonderfully with grilled meats, hearty stews, and aged cheeses.
Key Features:
- Vineyard: Estate-grown, Ridge Lytton Springs, California
- Farming: Organic, hand-harvested grapes
- Ageing: 16 months in air-dried American oak barrels (17% new)
- Flavour profile: Rich fruit, firm tannins, balanced acidity, complex aromatics.
- Winemaking: Native yeast fermentation, minimal intervention, full malolactic
- Food Pairings: Grilled steak, lamb, spicy dishes, aged cheddar
Discover Iconic California Wines from Ridge Vineyards
Renowned for producing some of the most distinctive and age-worthy wines in California, Ridge Vineyards has earned global recognition among collectors and connoisseurs of premium American wine. From the legendary Monte Bello Cabernet Sauvignon to celebrated Zinfandel blends like Geyserville and Lytton Springs, Ridge crafts wines that reflect their vineyard origins with purity and precision.
Each bottle begins with meticulously farmed, mature vineyards and is crafted through a philosophy of minimal intervention winemaking. Ridge remains committed to full transparency, listing all ingredients on every label, and uses blind tastings to guide every production decision. This thoughtful, consistent approach has helped Ridge transcend wine trends and establish itself as one of the most respected wineries in California.
Whether you’re searching for collectible California Cabernet, single-vineyard Zinfandel, or minimal intervention wines from California, Ridge delivers quality that’s timeless.
