Monthly Spotlight
Each month we spotlight one of our small-production, single-vineyard wines with a deep dive into the vineyard location, property history, wine style and pairing preferences. This month, our monthly spotlight is…
2021 Lytton Estate Petite Sirah
10% off 1-11 bottle purchases, 15% off 12+. Members receive 15% off 1-11 bottle purchases, 20% off 12+.
TASTING NOTE
Deep, dark, inky purple in color. Nose of freshly cracked pepper, ripe blackberry, violets, cocoa and minerality. Juicy blue and black fruit on the palate with well coated tannins and a lengthy finish. SR (2/23)
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VINEYARD LOCATION
In the hills and bench land separating Dry Creek and Alexander Valleys, just north of Healdsburg, Sonoma County.
HISTORY
The oldest petite sirah vines on our Lytton Estate were planted in 1901 and the youngest in 2008. We made our first wine from the property in 1972. In 2002, we began bottling portions of the petite sirah as a separate wine for a limited release, up until then it had always been included in the Lytton Springs Zinfandel. In 2003 we made another limited release and in 2009 our first national release.
FOOD PAIRING
Paul’s Favorite Pot Roast
Petite Sirah’s signature deep, dark fruit and impressive structure make it a perfect pairing for winter roasts and stews. This hearty roast is slow-braised in a zinfandel-based sauce until meltingly tender and served over soft polenta or fresh fettucine.
RECENT PRESS
94 Points – OwenBargreen.com
“The outstanding 2021 Ridge ‘Lytton Estate’ Petite Sirah sits dense in the glass, as this 100% varietal offers tar, black licorice, black rose petals and graphite notes on the nose. The palate is beautifully textured, filled with dense black and blue fruits that parade with shades of creme de violette flavors. Great now, enjoy this over the next fifteen years to come. Drink 2024-2039.” -Owen Bargreen (October 2024)
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