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Readers will find a Lytton Springs that is very much in reserve, as opposed to the rest of the 2021s in this report, all of which are more approachable. Salivating acids and veins of tannin lend shape and persistence, but the 2021 needs time. Red cherry fruit, blood orange, rose petal and sage are some of the notes that linger on the close. - \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAntonio Galloni, Vinous \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e18++\/20 \u003c\/strong\u003e- Medium to dark garnet. Smells of cherry, plum and unripe blackberries. Fantastically juicy flavours of pluot, blackberry, sour cherry and hibiscus mix with dried herbs and dried flowers. Powdery tannins coat the mouth like chalk dust and stiffen slightly over time. Notes of dried and fresh herbs mix with liquorice root in the finish. Beautifully textured and seamless, with fantastic acidity that makes for a wonderfully mouth-watering package. 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Sourced from ten vineyards in Sonoma County, Zinfandel defines the varietal character of the wine while old-vine Carignan offers bright fruit and acidity, with Petite Sirah adding spice, depth of flavour, and appealingly firm tannins. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e92\/100\u003c\/strong\u003e - A broad-shouldered red, with a potent structure but expressive blackberry, savory dill and white pepper flavors that speed toward medium-grained tannins. Zinfandel, Petite Sirah, Syrah and Alicante Bouschet. 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Time in the glass brings out an exotic \u0026lt;em\u0026gt;mélange\u0026lt;\/em\u0026gt; of rose petal, blood orange, pomegranate and star anise, all wrapped together by plush, silky tannins. There is a lot of wine here. Healthy dollops of Zinfandel, Petite Sirah, Carignane and Mataro round out the blend, but the Zinfandel is pretty expressive in the leading role.\u003c\/em\u003e - \u003cstrong\u003eAntonio Galloni, Vinous\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95\/100\u003c\/strong\u003e - The 2019 Lytton Springs checks in as 73% Zinfandel, 16% Petite Sirah, and the rest Carignan and Mataro. Revealing a translucent ruby\/plum hue as well as beautiful cassis and red plum fruits supported by lots of savory herbs, orange blossom, cigar, and spice-driven aromas and flavors, this beauty hits the palate with medium to full-bodied richness, a seamless texture, moderate yet present tannins, and a great finish. While the Geyserville Cuvee has eclipsed the Lytton Spring in most vintages in the past decade, that's not the case in 2019. \u003c\/em\u003e- \u003cstrong\u003eJeb Dunnuck\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e17\/20\u003c\/strong\u003e - Medium to dark garnet. Smells of dried flowers, blackberries, carob and liquorice root. Flavours of blackberry, black cherry and plum have the tangy brightness of plum skin as fantastic acidity makes the mouth water. Chopped herbs and dried flowers linger in the finish as lightly grippy tannins settle on the palate and squeeze. 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