Lytton and other Zins

Alder has already treated us to a fascinatingly detailed history of Ridge Vineyards’ beloved Sonoma old-vine outpost when he attended the celebration of the half-century of Lytton Springs held last year at the winery.

Last month winemaker John Olney came over to London to present a similar vertical tasting at 67 Pall Mall – fortunately for me with slightly different vintages so I had a good excuse to attend. Olney was pictured...