2000 Ridge Zinfandel Lytton Springs

(80% zinfandel and 20% petite sirah) Deep, bright ruby-red. Aromas of currant, blackberry, smoked meat and coffee. Sweet on the attack, then concentrated and thick, with almost liqueur-like ripeness. But bright acidity gives clarity and grip to this highly concentrated zinfandel. Sweet to the very end, with late hints of exotic orange peel and cinnamon. This has fruit of steel.