{"title":"Ridge | California, USA","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"2023-ridge-lytton-spring-zinfandel","title":"2023 Ridge Lytton Springs","description":"\u003cp\u003eMore information to follow. In the meantime, please contact wine@caviste.co.uk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Note: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ci\u003eFine tannins, moderate ripeness, and focused fruit are hallmarks of the vintage. This elegant wine is enjoyable now and has the structure to evolve over the next ten years. Bursting with vibrant red and black fruit, this wine offers notes of blackberry, raspberry, and dark plum, complemented by peppery spice and floral undertones. The palate is bold yet elegant, with firm tannins and bright acidity enhancing its layered complexity. 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In the meantime, please contact wine@caviste.co.uk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Note: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe extended ripening period resulted in a wine with dark fruit and supple tannins balanced by beautiful acidity. Enjoyable now, this classic field blend will continue to evolve over the next ten years. Deep and concentrated, this wine reveals aromas of ripe black cherry, blueberry, and fig, interwoven with notes of wild herbs, graphite, and sweet oak spice. A plush, full-bodied texture is balanced by lively acidity and well-integrated tannins. 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In the meantime, please contact wine@caviste.co.uk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Note: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ci\u003eRich fruit, ample acid, and firm tannin showcase the balance and quality typical of this exceptional vineyard. Approachable even as a young wine, this classic Petite Sirah will continue to evolve over the next ten to fifteen years. Inky and intense, this Petite Sirah delivers bold flavours of blackberry\ncompote, cassis, and dark chocolate, accented by hints of crushed pepper and earthy minerality. The tannins are\nfirm yet polished, creating a dense and structured palate with remarkable depth. 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This latest release shines with Ridge’s hallmark balance of minerality and ripe orchard fruit, offering a style that is both luxurious and refreshingly restrained.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCrafted from 100% organically grown Chardonnay, this wine benefits from the estate’s limestone-rich soils and gentle coastal influence. Aged for fifteen months in carefully balanced American and French oak, it presents layers of citrus, apple, and brioche. With glowing critic acclaim, the 2023 vintage stands as one of the finest expressions yet. Elegant now, yet structured for graceful evolution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWinemaking:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand-harvested and whole-cluster pressed, the Chardonnay underwent spontaneous fermentation and full malolactic conversion using natural yeasts. It was then matured for fifteen months in 85% American and 15% French oak, with just 15% new barrels. 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