Geyserville, 2014

Just 3Km north of Lytton Springs, Ridge Geyserville is a very different proposition. Here the 2014 vintage is marked by an unusually high percentage of Carignan, up to 22% of the blend, against a norm of around 15%, the remainder being 60% Zinfandel (most of which is 100+ year old vines), 12% Petite Syrah, and 4% Alicante Bouschet. Stylistically this is far more blueberry & cassis in character with a denser, more structured and textural character, an extra zip of acidity and ripe, highly expressive luscious fruit dominating the finish. A fascinating counterpoint to the Lytton Springs.