Ridge ‘Lytton Estate’ Petite Sirah

OwenBargreen.com: 95 Points “The 2022 ‘Lytton Estate’ Petite Sirah is 100% varietal and stands very brooding in the glass. Alluring dark rose petals mark the nose alongside pencil lead, creme de violette, tar and sweet pipe tobacco leaf aromatics that all meld in the glass. The palate is fresh and viscous, showing a great push-pull, loaded with black and blue fruits. A gorgeous wine that has some great aging potential, enjoy now and over the next twelve to fifteen years. Drink 2025-2038.” -Owen Bargreen (March 2025)

JebDunnuck.com: 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.” -Virginie Boone (April 2025)

Decanter.com: 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.” -Ana Carolina Quintela (April 2025)

Wine.com: 93 Points “Ridge Vineyards, one of the top producers of Petite Sirah, remains a leader. The 2022 Lytton Estate brings excellent richness and expression of this overlooked grape variety. This wine offers aromas and flavors of intense grapeiness, ripe black fruits, and oak. Pair it with an old-fashioned lamb or mutton Irish Stew. (Best Served: 2025-2032)” -Wilfred Wong (March 2025)