Ridge Lytton Springs 2012 Zinfandel - Petite Sirah - Carignane 75cl / 14.5%

A bottle of Ridge Lytton Springs Zinfandel 2012. This is a blend of 70% Zinfandel, 21% Petite Sirah and 6% Carignane.

'Very primary aromas of dark berries, black tea, flowers and resiny herbs. Seriously concentrated, deeply spicy Zinfandel in a distinctly elegant style, with penetrating acidity framing and lifting the savory flavors of dark berries, licorice, black pepper, pungent spices and flowers. A bit muskier than the 2012 Geyserville version, and also tighter and more backward, not yet showing the plushness of that wine. But this extremely youthful wine finishes with a firm spine of supple tannins and terrific sappy energy and length. It's really nowhere near its peak and should enjoy a long life in bottle. According to Paul Draper, 2012 was 'finally a drier year, with a perfect summer and a good crop--a return to a normal vintage, not super hot but the beginning of a string of drought years. The wines are dense and well-defined. 93/100' Stephen Tanzer, Vinous.Com, 2018

This lot comes from the temperature-controlled cellar of a UK businessman and wine enthusiast, where it has been kept since purchase direct from importers.

This Ridge Lytton Springs 2012 sold at our online auction for £75