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Wine Advocate 91 points - The 2017 Lytton Springs is made up of 74% Zinfandel, 15% Petite Sirah, 9% Carignane and 2% Mataro. The blend is produced through hand-harvested grapes, indigenous yeast with malolactic bacteria, and then aged for 14 months in oak barrels. While very accessible and drinking well now, it will improve with age and evolve over a decade or more
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Produced in Hillside California, where grapes are grown in challenging conditions, where true grit and determination yield spectacular results. Juggernaut wines harness the power of nature to produce robust, compelling wines as expressive as the powerful alpha-predators adorning the labels. This fierce Cabernet was aged in French Oak barrels which is the reason for the nicely dense and velvety flavors.
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A plush, opulent, densely textured, full-bodied wine that shows loads of black raspberry fruits, violets, shaved coco with polished sweet tannins. The 2019 takes over where it’s predecessor left off- a massive-over achiever. At once powerful and richly textured, it also shoes flashy acidity an great persistence in the finish.
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The 1983 Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon has a dark ruby-red color with brick-red edges. It has a nose of roasted red pepper, dried cherries and cedar. This Cabernet has a medium body and a medium length finish. This wine is past its prime and would be best enjoyed now. May need decanting due to light sediment.
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This wine has rich aromas of raspberry jam and brandy- macerated cherries. Its luxurious density and beautiful structure are hallmarks of this Russian River Pinot Noir. Round flavors and balanced tannins finish with nuances of vanilla and star anise. Classic Pinot Noir pairings like pan-seared duck breast with a cherry reduction will work very well with this wine; but many other meaty or smoky dishes, even savory mushroom-based sautés and braises, also will be nice pairings. Pinot Noir is one of the most versatile food wines available. Non-traditional matches like baked fish topped with herbs and a Provencal-inspired tomato and garlic sauce are possibilities.
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Tasting Notes
Gluten free and vegan friendly, This wine is full bodied with vibrant flavors of black cherry, clove, and toasty oak. Complex and concentrated.Suggested Food Pairings
Roast duck, stuffed pork tenderloin, roast leg of lamb with rosemary and garlic, smoked ham with Komodo Dragon Red Blend reduction sauce.