Notes from Ridge:
"In 1972, Ridge made its first Lytton Springs from vines planted on the eastern half of the vineyard at the turn of the century. Both the eastern and western portions of the vineyard were purchased in the early 1990s, (In the 1870s, under “Captain” William Litton’s ownership, the two were part of one property; spelling evolved to “Lytton” by 1903.) The vineyard is planted to zinfandel and its principal complementary varietals."
Country
United States
Sub-Region
Lytton Springs
Region
California
Varieties
72% Zinfandel, 18% Petite Sirah, 8% Carignane, 2% Mataro
Farming
Sustainable
Soil
Gravel, Clay
Winemaking
100% air-dried American oak barrels (10% new, 25% one year-old, 15% two year-old, 15% four years-old and 20% five years-old).