91+ points RJonWine.com: "(Ridge Syrah Lytton Estate) Very dark red violet color; roasted black fruit, tar, bacon fat nose; tasty, roasted black fruit, tar, bacon fat palate with good balancing acidity; medium-plus finish." (06/2016) Vintage notes: "An unusually cool summer delayed harvest until late September; it finished in mid-October. Viognier fermented with whole-berry syrah, enhancing aroma and texture. Grenache was included for its complementary fruit. A portion of rich press wine contributed additional color and tannin. This cool growing season has yielded a classic wine, which will be at its best in ten to twelve years."