{"title":"Ridge Vineyards Wine Collection","description":"\u003cp\u003eRidge Vineyards is one of the most respected names in American wine, known for producing site-driven, age-worthy wines that helped redefine California’s place on the global stage. Their Monte Bello estate in the Santa Cruz Mountains gained international recognition following the Judgment of Paris, where it proved California Cabernet could stand alongside the world’s best. Today, Ridge continues to set the standard with a focus on minimal intervention, transparent winemaking, and vineyard expression.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"2017-ridge-vineyards-lytton-springs-dry-creek-valleysomm2601-rdg17lytnsp-750","title":"2017 Ridge Vineyards, \"Lytton Springs\" Dry Creek Valley","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2017 Ridge Vineyards “Lytton Springs” — Direct From the Winery Library\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA benchmark vintage from one of California’s most historic Zinfandel sites, the \u003cstrong\u003e2017 Ridge Lytton Springs\u003c\/strong\u003e is a masterclass in old‑vine field‑blend winemaking. Sourced from vines dating back to the early 1900s, this wine delivers the unmistakable depth, purity, and structure that have made Lytton Springs a collector favorite for decades. Direct from the winery’s library, provenance is flawless and bottle condition pristine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 2017 vintage shows Lytton Springs at its most expressive: vibrant red and blue fruits, lifted floral tones, spice‑box complexity, and the signature Ridge freshness that keeps the wine both powerful and beautifully balanced. This is a bottle built for the long haul, but already stunning in its layered, energetic youth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCritical Acclaim\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVinous Media — 94 Points\u003c\/strong\u003e “Ridge’s 2017 Lytton Springs opens up beautifully, with bright acids that drive a whole range of red\/purplish fruit intermingled with floral notes. Creamy and ample in feel, the 2017 boasts superb balance and pedigree. Readers lucky enough to own it should plan on cellaring it for at least a few years.” — \u003cem\u003eAntonio Galloni (October 2019)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan role=\"button\" data-url=\"https:\/\/JamesSuckling.com\" aria-label=\"JamesSuckling.com, this will take you to jamessuckling.com\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003eJamesSuckling.com \u003c\/span\u003e — 94 Points\u003c\/strong\u003e “This blend of 74% zinfandel, 15% petite sirah, 9% carignane and 2% mataro has that signature Ridge freshness and definition with such reliable focus on fruit. Aromas of dried plums, dry roasted spices, red flowers and leaves lead to a palate that has such succulent, rich red berries and plums. So lively and attractive. Drink or hold.” — \u003cem\u003eJames Suckling (December 2019)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/lytton_sign_2fa347e0-96d6-402c-8593-7a7026c17d90.jpg?v=1769061264\" alt='Ridge Vineyards, \"Lytton Springs\" Dry Creek Valley' style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"SommSelect","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44694330703926,"sku":"SOMM2601-RDG17LYTNSP-750","price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/2017RidgeVineyards_LyttonSpringsDryCreekValley.png?v=1768945365"},{"product_id":"2016-ridge-vineyards-geyserville-alexander-valleysomm2601-rdge16gysr-750","title":"2016 Ridge Vineyards, \"Geyserville\", Alexander Valley","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2016 Ridge Vineyards “Geyserville” — Direct From the Winery Library\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA cornerstone of Ridge’s legacy and one of California’s most celebrated field‑blend reds, the \u003cstrong\u003e2016 Geyserville\u003c\/strong\u003e stands as a reference‑point vintage from this historic Alexander Valley site. Sourced from vines dating back more than a century and co‑planted to dozens of heritage varieties, Geyserville has long been prized for its depth, purity, and uncanny ability to age gracefully. Direct from the winery’s library, this release offers flawless provenance and pristine bottle condition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 2016 vintage is widely regarded as one of the great modern Geyservilles—powerful, structured, and beautifully layered, yet already showing the seamless texture that makes this cuvée so beloved. Zinfandel leads the blend at 73%, supported by Carignane, Petite Sirah, and Alicante Bouschet, creating a wine that marries dark fruit intensity with Ridge’s signature lift and precision. It’s a bottle built for long‑term cellaring but already thrilling in its youthful energy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCritical Acclaim\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan aria-label=\"JamesSuckling.com, this will take you to jamessuckling.com\" data-url=\"https:\/\/JamesSuckling.com\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003eJamesSuckling.com \u003c\/span\u003e — 96 Points\u003c\/strong\u003e “This is impressive for the sense of presence and depth it delivers on the nose and palate with subtly spiced dark plums and cherries, as well as cocoa powder and a superbly composed structure that delivers a seamless, long and fresh finish… Drink or hold.” — \u003cem\u003eJames Suckling (Nov 2018)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVinous Media — 95 Points\u003c\/strong\u003e “The 2016 Zinfandel Geyserville is a powerful, tightly wound wine… Black cherry, graphite, lavender, and spice are all laced throughout… There is a purity to the 2016 that is absolutely striking.” — \u003cem\u003eAntonio Galloni (Aug 2018)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan aria-label=\"JebDunnuck.com, this will take you to jebdunnuck.com\" data-url=\"https:\/\/JebDunnuck.com\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003eJebDunnuck.com \u003c\/span\u003e — 95 Points\u003c\/strong\u003e “A gorgeous bouquet of ripe red and black cherries, caramelized plums, toasted spices, and exotic flowers… seamless, medium to full‑bodied, elegant… one of the more approachable vintages of this cuvée I can remember… It’s a great wine.” — \u003cem\u003eJeb Dunnuck (Jun 2018)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Wine Advocate — 95 Points\u003c\/strong\u003e “Bursting from the glass with an exuberant bouquet of sweet cherries, blackberries and plums… medium to full‑bodied, supple and layered, with beautifully fine‑grained tannins… long and pure.” — \u003cem\u003eWilliam Kelley (May 2018)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\" alt='Ridge Vineyards, \"Geyserville\", Alexander Valley' src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/ridge-vineyards-wine.jpg?v=1769106663\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"SommSelect","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44694333489206,"sku":"SOMM2601-RDGE16GYSR-750","price":84.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/2016RidgeVineyards_Geyserville_AlexanderValley.png?v=1768945597"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/collections\/Ridge_Vineyards_45e4bf79-e6a2-4ca3-b51c-1e3f834513d3.jpg?v=1773812595","url":"https:\/\/sommselect.com\/collections\/ridge-vineyards-wine-collection.oembed","provider":"SommSelect","version":"1.0","type":"link"}