“Legit Veraison.” That’s the phrase David Gates, our VP of Vineyard Operations, just used for the subject line of a VERY EXCITING E-MAIL that I just received: Legit Veraison. Which looks like this: Veraison is a French viticulture term essentially meaning “the… Read More ›

Winemaking
Quite A Tasting Today …
The wine have been double-decanted … … and tasted … … and the glasses have been filled … Antonio Galloni’s computer is plugged in, Eric Baugher is at the table, the olive oil has been poured, the Watsonville Sourdough has been sliced, the… Read More ›
i CAN’T believe it! -or- You Silly Billy, You Forgot The Chili!
So it’s First Friday today, so of course I’m thinking about our First Friday events, and in doing so, it just occurred to me that I NEVER put up a post about what I cooked for the LAST First Friday! As… Read More ›
Behind The Scenes! The Ridge Vineyards Virtual Winemaker Tasting: The Wholesale Edition!
If you wish a little nudge to get you into your excitedly anticipatory place in advance of this evening’s Virtual Winemaker Tasting, check out this behind the scenes footage from this morning’s wholesale edition … (for best video results, please… Read More ›
Tonight’s The Night We’ll Make History! At the Ridge Vineyards Virtual Winemaker Tasting!
Tonight’s the night, we’ll make history … — This is it folks, let the lantern of history shine on the mountain of the mojo of the magic of the vine! And say unto yourself, “Self, I feel it’s time you asked… Read More ›
Ridge Vineyards Virtual Winemaker Tasting: The Tasting Mat Chronicles
It’s not necessarily how it sounds; The Tasting Mat. It’s not a physical location. It is, however, a physical object. It’s your guide through the tasting. And as such, it’s a very important document. Page 1. Three wines. It begins…. Read More ›
Taste The New Spring Releases WITH Our Winemakers!
This is big. Big, Big, BIG. We’re talking Honeycomb Big. And this tasting doesn’t just have 25% MORE! This tasting has 50% more! No, this tasting has 75% more! No, this tasting has 100% MORE! This tasting has 100% MORE WINEMAKERS!… Read More ›