Ridge Vineyards Lytton Springs Half Bottle 2019

This wine is in half bottle format. 

95/100 - The 2019 Lytton Springs is another embryonic wine in this range. Readers will have to be patient. Time in the glass brings out an exotic <em>mélange</em> 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. - Antonio Galloni, Vinous

95/100 - 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. - Jeb Dunnuck

17/20 - 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. There's just a touch of heat in the finish. - Alder Yarrow, JancisRobinson.com