Ridge Vineyards

Lytton Estate Vineyard Syrah Blend

9.217 ratings
8.93 pro ratings
Dry Creek Valley, Sonoma County, California, USA
Grenache, Syrah, Mataro
Lamb, Chocolate & Caramel, Herbs, Soft Cheese, Salami & Prosciutto, Turkey, Pasta, Mushrooms, Veal, Tomato-Based, Chicken, Exotic Spices, Potato, White Rice, Duck, Nuts & Seeds, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Asian Cuisine, Salads & Greens, Quinoa, Farro, Brown Rice, Quinoa
Top Notes For
Ron R
9.1

Nice vanilla and jam compote nose, which carries through to the palate. Beautiful mouthfeel, which is smooth and lithe. Mature cherries and vanillin complete a strong showing.

Nice vanilla and jam compote nose, which carries through to the palate. Beautiful mouthfeel, which is smooth and lithe. Mature cherries and vanillin complete a strong showing.

Jun 2nd, 2018
Geoff Troup

Sales Eder Brothers, Cellar Fine Wines

9.2

Cinnamon toast and vanilla creme brulee. Balanced and silky texture with firm earth surrounding more new world flavors. Oregano and mint and sandpaper tannins. A wine that is much more "California" than I expected from Ridge. Actually some pleasant acidity tying the whole flavor profile together. Well made and very complex but I think a tad over-oaked.

Cinnamon toast and vanilla creme brulee. Balanced and silky texture with firm earth surrounding more new world flavors. Oregano and mint and sandpaper tannins. A wine that is much more "California" than I expected from Ridge. Actually some pleasant acidity tying the whole flavor profile together. Well made and very complex but I think a tad over-oaked.

Sep 29th, 2017
Jo Florradikal

combo dark and red fruits, black pepper, vanila

combo dark and red fruits, black pepper, vanila

Feb 23rd, 2017
Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

2014 vintage. Crushed violets, Chambord, short rib and a starchy, smashed bean/lentil (a first!) influence on the nose. Light-medium/medium body. Pastille flavors with a splash of au jus on the finishing flavors. 94% Syrah, 6% Viognier and 14.5% ABV. Back label sed the wine would “be at its best over the next six to eight years (comment dated 06.2016).” Stuck in the middle with you comment would seem to be spot on. Jokers to the right.

2014 vintage. Crushed violets, Chambord, short rib and a starchy, smashed bean/lentil (a first!) influence on the nose. Light-medium/medium body. Pastille flavors with a splash of au jus on the finishing flavors. 94% Syrah, 6% Viognier and 14.5% ABV. Back label sed the wine would “be at its best over the next six to eight years (comment dated 06.2016).” Stuck in the middle with you comment would seem to be spot on. Jokers to the right.

Mar 24th, 2023
Juan Pablo Perez

Nariz: ciruela, mora, cereza, tierra, cuero. Nariz algo parecida a un Rioja.

Boca: Tanino M+ pero ya resueltos, Acidez M, Alcohol M+

Mostrando evolucion.

Nariz: ciruela, mora, cereza, tierra, cuero. Nariz algo parecida a un Rioja.

Boca: Tanino M+ pero ya resueltos, Acidez M, Alcohol M+

Mostrando evolucion.

Nov 19th, 2021
Juan Pablo Perez

Nariz: mora,cereza, aceitunas, toque leve de pimienta. En nariz aromas de fruta primarios.

Boca: algo de fruta en ataque, Tanino M+ pero sedosos e integrados, Acidez M, Alcohol M+.

Muy rico.

Nariz: mora,cereza, aceitunas, toque leve de pimienta. En nariz aromas de fruta primarios.

Boca: algo de fruta en ataque, Tanino M+ pero sedosos e integrados, Acidez M, Alcohol M+.

Muy rico.

Mar 28th, 2019
Renee fini

Fantastic, good acidity, great mouthfeel, mildly tannic. Went well with hearty soup.

Fantastic, good acidity, great mouthfeel, mildly tannic. Went well with hearty soup.

Jan 11th, 2019
Dario Scimeca

Nectar of the gods. Only 42 barrels made. And I only have 2 bottles left.

Nectar of the gods. Only 42 barrels made. And I only have 2 bottles left.

Jul 23rd, 2018
Dario Scimeca

Wonderful

Wonderful

Jul 16th, 2017
Lesa Gough

Yum

Sep 16th, 2017