Ridge Vineyards - Lytton Estate Petite Sirah 2022
Price: $49.99
| Producer | Ridge Vineyards |
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| Country | USA |
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| Region | Sonoma |
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| Subregion | Dry Creek Valley |
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| Varietal | Petite Sirah |
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| Vintage | 2022 |
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| Sku | 38541 |
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Ridge Vineyards Description
Dark opaque black color, briary blackberry fruit nose with a hint of pepper, full bodied, well coated tannins on the palate, vanilla mint and floral notes with a long finish.
Mild summer weather evenly ripened the petite sirah at Lytton West. By September seventh, the hillside blocks of dark, tightly packed clusters had accumulated enough sugar to begin picking. Five days later, the parcels at the lowest elevation were ready as well. Five of the blocks were chosen for their deep color, rich texture and complexity. This exemplary wine will continue to develop over the next ten years.
Jeb Dunnuck: 95 Points
The 2022 Petite Sirah Lytton Estate is made from 100% Petite Sirah from Lytton Estate. The small berries make for a classic, peppery varietal wine that smells like cotton candy and pepper, tart red fruit more than blue, and has great acidity retention. Spicy, broad-shouldered, and softly tannic, it will do well with cellaring. Aged in 15-20% new oak, all American, it presents as quite floral and is supremely balanced and focused. Medium-bodied, the texture stands out, rich and complex in purple fruit. It should drink best from 2028 through 2032.
Decanter Magazine: 94 Points
The Petite Sirah comes from the western blocks of Ridge’s Lytton Springs estate in Dry Creek Valley. The 2022 grapes were picked just after an early September heat spike, with temps soaring past 115°F. The Ridge team credits both the site and the variety’s resilience for holding steady in the heat. The result is a dense, concentrated wine, inky in the glass, as you’d expect from Petite Sirah, but not overly heavy. There’s a mix of black raspberry, plum, and earthy-toned dried flowers on the nose, with that signature Ridge oak spice layered in. The palate is lush and mouth-filling, showcasing deep fruit that leans just a touch toward candied notes, with a peppery, spicy finish that lends the wine lift. Still very young - give it a couple of years in bottle.
Wilfred Wong, Wine.com: 93 Points
The 2022 Ridge Lytton Estate Petite Sirah displays a vivid ruby-purple color and opens with inviting aromas of freshly crushed berries layered with subtle hints of dried spice. On the palate, it offers a rich interplay of ripe, grapey fruit and gentle oak nuances, creating depth and texture. Bold yet polished, this wine pairs beautifully with a Rhône-style lamb stew simmered with rosemary, thyme, bay leaf, and a touch of smoked paprika — a dish whose savory, herb-laced flavors and slow-cooked richness echo the wine’s dark fruit and spice-driven character.
James Suckling: 92 Points
Deeply brooding aromas of black olives, black cherry compote, baking spices, cured meats and earth. The palate is full-bodied with a viscous mouthfeel and firmly framed tannins balanced by a bright, focused acidity. Ripe with some restraint.
