Websites can be a blessing, websites can be a curse. For a producer such as Ridge –with a long history, deep library, and philosophy-first aesthetic– a website is both a challenge and an opportunity. How best to chronicle a cornucopia… Read More ›
Wine Tales
Stories about, or suggestions for, wines and special occasions!
Song For My Father
It’s a Horace Silver cut: Song For My Father. Such a brilliant paean from a brilliant pianist, and it’s so funky, and soulful, and beautiful. And that’s my Dad. Meaning, the cat is not so much in the cradle, as… Read More ›
A Presidential Porterhouse: Obama, Flay, & Geyserville
The occasion was what is called, in proper politico parlance, a “working dinner.” In this case, it was a Superpower rendition thereof: heading up the guest list? U.S. President Barack Obama and Chinese President Xi Jinping. And paired with the… Read More ›
Get On The Bus, Gus: 4488: A Ridge Blog Goes To The Similkameen
The Similkameen. Similkameen Valley 12 Licensed Wineries Top Varietals Planted: Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Chardonnay 1984: 1st winery opened 691 acres planted ~ Oft called “one of the world’s 5 best wine regions you’ve never heard of,” this was… Read More ›
Live Wine Blogging Haiku, from #WBC13
Live Wine Blogging Haiku, from #WBC13, Friday, June 7th … (Live Wine Blogging, the SpeedDating/SpeedTasting hysteria that is inevitably one of the most challenging and memorable components of any Wine Bloggers Conference. A constant fierce parade of wine producers crashing… Read More ›
Okanagan Bloggin’ …
Day I of #WBC13 I am here. Which is here: For this: ~ And with that, I was registered. ~ Come 7pm, it was go time. “Great Estates of the Okanagan.” I received my Passport … And took my seat… Read More ›
#RidgeSomms: WWTAWWTAW, Part III: The Vineyards
What We Talk About When We Talk About Wine: Part III, The Vineyards Ridge Vineyards comes philosophy first. Meaning; origin story. Meaning; understanding Ridge means understanding land. Means walking hallowed rows, means meaning. Meaning; walk on … ~ Whether it… Read More ›
