Two truths: 1. The convention of the End-Of-Year list is most decidedly a media trope that is long overdue to be retired. 2. It is impossible to effectively summarize, in one go, an entire year. So, that said, here are some… Read More ›
#Harvest2011
It’s Over!
It’s over! As of yesterday, Wednesday, November 9th, Harvest 2011 ended for Ridge Vineyards. With the last grape in off Monte Bello, we can now close the book on one of the more unusual and challenging growing seasons in recent… Read More ›
#Harvest 2011: Waiting For The Sun
We’re all picked out up north. Sonoma is done. And we love what we’ve taken in. Flavors are amazing. Monte Bello is another story. We need sun, and we need heat. The chardonnay is in, but the red varietals need… Read More ›
Pagani Ranch arrives: The Alicante cometh …
I was fortunate enough to be on hand when the Alicante Bouschet arrived at the Monte Bello Winery from the Pagani Ranch. In fact, I rode the fruit in! Here’s me on the back of the grape truck (photo by Kim… Read More ›
Rollin’ Stone, Rollin’ Grapes … #Harvest2011
Normally, finding myself suddenly stuck behind a large, slow-moving vehicle on Monte Bello road is a real drag, but this morning, it was cause for celebration; it was a Ridge Vineyard truck, and on the back? Two gondolas of Chardonnay!
Picking Lytton West: The Movie!
My time experiencing #Harvest2011 up at Lytton Springs this past weekend concluded with an extraordinary opportunity; the chance to tag along with the vineyard teams as they picked at Lytton West! My phone started ringing at about 5:30am. It was… Read More ›
#Harvest 2011: East Bench comes in to Lytton Springs!
One fish Two fish Red fish Blue fish I whine You whine We all whine For good wine Red wrench Judi Dench Thirst quench Johnny Bench North bench South bench West Bench East Bench! Ah, I knew I’d get there… Read More ›
