Wine Lytton Springs 2008, 375 ml

In 1972 the company produced its first Ridge wine called Little Springs from grapes planted on the eastern part of the vineyard at the turn of the century, and in 1991 the company bought the entire vineyard entirely. The name "Lytton" comes from the name of the former owner, Captain William Lytton, to manage these lands in the late 19th century. Today, the vineyard is planted variety Zinfadel and its different varieties. Grapes for wine Lytton Springs harvested in late August - early September. Excerpt wine comes 15 months in American oak barrels, 20% of which - new. 2008 turned out to be successful - flowering occurred in May, spring and summer were dry and sunny.

Company History Ridge Vineyards dates back to 1885, when the doctor Osea Perrone, an immigrant from Italy, bought 180 acres of land in the mountains of Santa Cruz, on the slopes of the Monte Bello Ridge broke the three-level terraces and planted vines. The winery was built here from natural limestone. After the repeal of Prohibition in 1940, the winery and vineyards bought William Short, and in the early 60s the estate acquired new owners - Dave Benon and its partners. Today, the equipment used is not any comparison with the simple devices that have been before, but Ridge Vineyards continue to adhere to the traditional methods of winemaking.