COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2021
GRAPE
Petite Sirah
PRODUCER
Ridge Vineyards
REGION
California
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
High
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Ridge Lytton Estate Petite Sirah 2021 is a 100% varietal wine from Sonoma County's Dry Creek Valley. Ridge Vineyards, established in 1885, follows a philosophy of minimal intervention, allowing the vineyard's terroir to express itself. The Lytton Estate is significant for its historic Petite Sirah vines, with the oldest dating back to 1901, contributing to the wine's complexity and age-worthiness. The region's gravelly clay loam soils are conducive to growing grapes with substantial structure. The 2021 vintage was shaped by a dry winter and a warm August, which influenced the grape concentration and vine stress.
ALCOHOL
14.1%
AVG. PRICE
€47
STYLE
Classic
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
When to drink
Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Petite Sirah, also known as Durif, has French origins but found its true home in California.
Fact 02
The oldest Petite Sirah vines on Lytton Estate were planted in 1901.
Fact 03
Ridge uses native yeasts for fermentation, allowing natural expression.
Fact 04
The wine is aged in 100% air-dried American oak barrels.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for the Ridge Lytton Estate Petite Sirah 2021 begins with whole berry fermentation utilizing native yeasts. Fermentation is managed with limited pump-overs, occurring once daily, and the wine is pressed before fermentation is fully complete. Following fermentation, the wine is aged for sixteen months in 100% air-dried American oak barrels, with a carefully selected proportion of new and seasoned barrels. The grapes are organically farmed and estate-grown, harvested by hand between September 1st and 24th.
