Ridge Vineyards Lytton Springs 2015

94+/100 - The 2015 Lytton Springs is very, very closed. Readers should not think about opening a bottle anytime soon. Intensely aromatic, but also tightly wound, the 2015 only hints at its true potential. Deceptively medium in body, the 2015 packs a real punch. - Antonio Galloni, Vinous 

17/20 - Medium to dark ruby. Smells of roasted figs, blackberry and cherry, with just a hint of peach. Powdery tannins wrap around a juicy core of roasted fig, blackberry, liquorice root and dried-herb flavours as the tannins stiffen and slightly dry the mouth. Excellent acidity keeps things fresh as road dust, dried herbs and liquorice root linger in the finish with a hint of potpourri. - Alder Yarrow, JancisRobinson.com

92/100 - A true field blend, with 16% Petite Sirah, 8% Carignan and 2% Mourvedre, this is one of California’s most consistent Zins. It has a sumptuous cherry nose. On the palate it is rich and explosive, with zest and drive. Textured and grippy, but shows no sign of being over-extracted. - Stephen Brook, Decanter 

92/100 - A wine that always delivers (and ages beautifully), the 2015 Lytton Springs checks in as a blend of 74% Zinfandel,16% Petite Sirah, 8% Carignan, and 2% Mourvèdre, all from the Dry Creek Valley in Sonoma. It offers tons of black raspberries, blueberries, brambly spice, leather and dried herb aromatics, full-bodied richness, no hard edges and a gorgeous, mouth filling texture. It's not the most concentrated vintage of this cuvee, yet it excels on its finesse, approachability and sheer charm. Drink it anytime over the coming decade. - Jeb Dunnuck