RIDGE Shines in Wine Spectator’s Insider Weekly

Wine Spectator

May 2025

Tim Fish has published his scores in a recent edition of Wine Spectator Insider, including four high-scoring RIDGE wines, and the 2023 Lytton Springs has been featured as a “Hot Wine”. As a reminder, Hot Wines are described as “the most exciting discoveries from our editors’ most recent tastings, published exclusively in Wine Spectator Insider. They are high-scoring wines from around the world that may be difficult to find, but are worth seeking out.”

2023 Lytton Springs

95 points | HOT WINE

“Deeply structured and full of tension, this polished red displays a distinctive personality, offering bold blackberry flavors accented with savory anise, black pepper and dark Asian spices. Ends with big but refined tannins. Zinfandel, Petite Sirah, Carignane, Alicante Bouschet and Mataro. Drink now through 2035. From California.” —Tim Fish

Note: This wine will be released in the fall as part of our Z List membership.

2023 Pagani Ranch – 95 Points

“A dynamic Zin that’s both potent and polished. Flavors of blackberry, dark chocolate, licorice and fruitcake spices build richness and tension toward broad-shouldered tannins. Drink now through 2035.” —T.F.

Note: This wine will be released in the fall as part of our Z List membership.

2023 Geyserville – 94 points

“Robust and simmering with intensity, this red serves up dark blackberry and cherry flavors laced with black pepper, licorice, cardamom and other dark spices. The finish is firm yet integrated. Zinfandel, Carignane, Petite Sirah and Alicante Bouschet. Best from 2026 through 2035.” —T.F.

2023 Paso Robles – 94 points

“A sleek and vibrant claret-style Zin that retains a distinctive, brambly personality. Offers black cherry and raspberry flavors accented with smoked pepper and anise. Drink now through 2034.” —T.F.

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