{"product_id":"ridge-vineyards-lytton-springs-2022","title":"Ridge Vineyards, \"Lytton Springs\", 2022","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cem\u003eGenerous Californian red with a savoury, salty edge\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ewa-rteLine\"\u003e\"\u003cem\u003eIn the glass, the 2022 Lytton Springs shows rich, firm tannins and a savoury, salty edge. Flavours of dark cherries, pluots, and ripe brambly berries unfold alongside herbaceous aromas of fennel and a touch of dried citrus peel. Aged in 15% new American oak, the wine has a really nice balance, with acidity supporting its generous fruit and mouthfeel\u003c\/em\u003e. \" \u003cbr\u003e-Decanter\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBlend of \u003cspan\u003e 67% Zinfandel, 19% Petite Sirah, 11% Carignane and 3% Alicante Bouschet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAged 16 months in American oak ( 15% new)\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDecanter | 96 Pts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJames Suckling | 95\/100 Pts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRobert Parker | 94\/100 Pts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #f0f0f0; padding: 16px; border-radius: 8px; margin-bottom: 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCellaring:  \u003c\/strong\u003eDrink between 2025-2035 \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #f0f0f0; padding: 16px; border-radius: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairing: \u003c\/strong\u003eSuperb with barbecued pork ribs, wood-fired pepperoni pizza, grilled beef burgers, smoked beef brisket, spicy lamb kebabs, aged cheddar cheese, stuffed portobello mushrooms, and venison chili. \u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e| 🌡️ The wine should be served between \u003cstrong\u003e16°C to 18°C\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSTORY BEHIND THE WINE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"131\" data-end=\"473\"\u003eRidge Vineyards, established in 1962 in California's Santa Cruz Mountains, is renowned for its single-vineyard wines. Emphasizing sustainable, organic farming and minimal intervention, Ridge produces expressive Zinfandels and Bordeaux-style blends. The winery gained international acclaim when its 1971 Monte Bello placed fifth at the 1976 Judgment of Paris, showcasing California's winemaking excellence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\n.custom-html-container,\n.custom-html-container * {\n  background-color: transparent !important;\n  box-shadow: none !important;\n  margin-top: 0 !important; \/* Remove any inherited top margin *\/\n  \n}\n\n.custom-html-container {\n  margin-top: 0 !important; \/* Ensure container has no top space *\/\n  padding-top: 0 !important;\n}\n\n.custom-html-container .global-button {\n  background-color: #35174D !important;\n  color: #ffffff !important;\n  border: 2px solid #35174D !important;\n  display: inline-flex;\n  padding: 25px 40px;\n  font-family: Futura, sans-serif;\n  font-size: 14px;\n  font-weight: 400;\n  line-height: 110%;\n  text-decoration: none;\n  cursor: pointer;\n  transition: background-color 0.3s ease, color 0.3s ease;\n  margin-top: 0 !important; \/* Explicitly remove top margin *\/\n}\n  \n.custom-html-container .global-button:hover {\n  background-color: #ffffff !important;\n  color: #35174D !important;\n}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"custom-html-container\" style=\"margin-top: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/zinfandel\" class=\"global-button\"\u003eBrowse our Zinfandel Collection\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Whelehans Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56933885870424,"sku":"600154","price":69.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0353\/6859\/9683\/files\/ridge-vineyards-lytton-springs-2022-sonoma-whelehans-wines-dublin-wineshop.jpg?v=1774433015","url":"https:\/\/whelehanswines.ie\/products\/ridge-vineyards-lytton-springs-2022","provider":"Whelehans Wines","version":"1.0","type":"link"}