{"title":"Ridge Vineyards","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"carisma-sweet-syrah","title":"2024 Mcnab Ridge \"Carisma\" Sweet Syrah, Mendocino, California, USA","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABOUT THIS WINE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMcNab Ridge Carisma Syrah is crafted from grapes grown in the warm, sun-drenched vineyards of Mendocino County, California. The region's Mediterranean climate, with its hot days and cool nights, allows the Syrah grapes to develop rich fruit flavors while retaining balanced acidity. The wine undergoes fermentation in stainless steel tanks to preserve its vibrant fruit character, followed by aging in a combination of French and American oak barrels, which impart subtle spice and vanilla notes. This Syrah is designed to be approachable and food-friendly, showcasing ripe blackberry and plum flavors with hints of pepper and a smooth finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABOUT THIS PRODUCER\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs one of the pioneers of California’s Wine Industry, the Parducci family has been devoted to handcrafting premium Mendocino County wines for over 70 years. They source only the finest grapes from \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mcnabridge.com\/vineyard-partners\"\u003ededicated growers\u003c\/a\u003e and strive to enhance what nature has provided and produce wines of distinction.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWinemaker Rich Parducci leads a small dedicated group of wine lovers. The McNab's dedication to excellence builds on his family’s four generations of experience and expertise. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJohn’s grandson Rich Parducci grew up in the Mendocino County wine industry like his grandfather and studied enology at California State University Fresno, a school renowned for its winemaking program. He joined John at McNab Ridge following the 1999 harvest where they continued making wine together until John’s passing in 2014. With grapes from vineyards all over the county grown by our neighbors and dear friends, McNab Ridge Winery now combines the pioneering winemaking spirit of Mendocino County with the dedication and vitality of Rich Parducci.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca name=\"history\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRich continues to make wine in the style made famous by his grandfather, John: complex, approachable, and enjoyable to drink.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“We make wines that make you want more,” says Rich.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Carisma","offers":[{"title":"Default","offer_id":46333193093409,"sku":"P-6338","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0804\/6785\/3601\/products\/carisma.png?v=1692037626"},{"product_id":"ridge-three-valleys-zinfandel-sonoma-county","title":"2021 Ridge \"Three Valleys\" Zinfandel, Sonoma County, California, USA","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABOUT THIS WINE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRain in late March coupled with warm spring weather created ideal growing conditions. The vines responded with a full crop and mild summer weather allowed for slow, even ripening. Aging in American oak complements the plentiful fruit in the wine while petite sirah provides added richness and structure. Enjoyable upon release, this zinfandel-based wine will be at its best over the next five years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABOUT THIS PRODUCER\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe history of Ridge Vineyards begins in 1885, when Osea Perrone, a doctor who became a prominent member of San Francisco’s Italian community, bought 180 acres near the top of Monte Bello Ridge. He terraced the slopes and planted vineyards; using native limestone, he constructed the Monte Bello Winery, producing the first vintage under that name in 1892. This unique cellar, built into the mountainside on three levels, is Ridge’s production facility. At 2600′, it is surrounded by the “upper vineyard”, now referred to as the Perrone Ranch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the 1940s, William Short, a theologian, bought the abandoned winery and vineyard just below the Perrone property; he replanted several parcels to cabernet sauvignon in the late 1940s. From these vines — now the “middle vineyard” and referred to as the Torre Ranch — new owners Dave Bennion, Hew Crane, Charlie Rosen, and Howard Ziedler, all Stanford Research Institute engineers, made a quarter-barrel of “estate” cabernet. That Monte Bello Cabernet was among California’s finest wines of the era. Its quality and distinctive character, and the wines produced from these same vines in 1960 and ’61, convinced the partners to re-bond the winery in time for the 1962 vintage. Dave Bennion left his role at S.R.I. to oversee winemaking duties full time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe first zinfandel was made in 1964, from a small nineteenth-century vineyard farther down the ridge. This was followed in 1966 by the first Geyserville zinfandel. The founding families reclaimed the Monte Bello terraces, increasing vineyard size from fifteen to forty-five acres. Working on weekends, they made wines of regional character and unprecedented intensity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy 1968, production had increased to just under three thousand cases per year, and in 1969, Paul Draper joined the partnership. A Stanford graduate in philosophy—recently returned from setting up a winery in Chile’s coast range—he was a practical winemaker, not an enologist. His knowledge of fine wines and traditional methods complemented the straightforward “hands off” approach pioneered at Ridge. Under his guidance the old Perrone winery (acquired the previous year) was restored, the finest vineyard lands leased or purchased, the consistent quality and international reputation of the wines established. Cabernet and Zinfandel account for most of the production; Syrah, Grenache, Carignane, and Petite Sirah constitute a small percentage. Known primarily for its red wines, Ridge has also made limited amounts of chardonnay since 1962.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLytton Springs, in Sonoma County, became part of the Ridge estate in 1991. A quarter century’s experience with this vineyard had convinced us that it was an exceptional piece of ground. Forty consecutive vintages of Geyserville attest to yet another stunning combination of location and varietals. Though born in the early sixties to the post-Prohibition world of modern California winemaking, Ridge relies on nature and tradition rather than technology. Our pre-industrial approach is straightforward: find intense, flavorful grapes; intrude upon the process only when necessary; draw the fruit’s distinctive character and richness into the wine.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ridge Vineyards","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46333235659041,"sku":"210000010577","price":39.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0804\/6785\/3601\/products\/IMG_0014_4e76c784-8b9e-4f60-aad5-91a510d3f58b.png?v=1692037753"},{"product_id":"2018-ridge-cabernet-sauvignon-estate-santa-cruz-mo","title":"2021 Ridge \"Estate\" Cabernet Sauvignon, Santa Cruz Mountains, California, USA","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABOUT THIS WINE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThough winter was mild and dry, spring storms delivered enough rain for the vines to thrive. Summer fog and cold nights slowed ripening while intensifying flavors and acidity. Whole berries were fermented in small tanks with limited pump-overs resulting in softer tannins. Once pressed, each lot was kept in separate barrels until assemblage. Eighteen months’ time in oak has produced a sensuous wine with great appeal. It will be most enjoyable over the next twelve to eighteen years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABOUT THIS PRODUCER\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe history of Ridge Vineyards begins in 1885, when Osea Perrone, a doctor who became a prominent member of San Francisco’s Italian community, bought 180 acres near the top of Monte Bello Ridge. He terraced the slopes and planted vineyards; using native limestone, he constructed the Monte Bello Winery, producing the first vintage under that name in 1892. This unique cellar, built into the mountainside on three levels, is Ridge’s production facility. 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Under his guidance the old Perrone winery (acquired the previous year) was restored, the finest vineyard lands leased or purchased, the consistent quality and international reputation of the wines established. Cabernet and Zinfandel account for most of the production; Syrah, Grenache, Carignane, and Petite Sirah constitute a small percentage. Known primarily for its red wines, Ridge has also made limited amounts of chardonnay since 1962.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLytton Springs, in Sonoma County, became part of the Ridge estate in 1991. A quarter century’s experience with this vineyard had convinced us that it was an exceptional piece of ground. Forty consecutive vintages of Geyserville attest to yet another stunning combination of location and varietals. Though born in the early sixties to the post-Prohibition world of modern California winemaking, Ridge relies on nature and tradition rather than technology. 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Since that time, Ridge has championed single-vineyard winemaking, searching California for those rare and exceptional vineyards where climate, soil, and variety are ideally matched.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRidge calls their approach to winemaking “pre-industrial.” They believe that for anyone attempting to make fine wine, modern additives and industrial processing limit true quality. Relying on the natural yeast, they let the terroir define the wine and make their winemaking decisions based upon taste, not a recipe. They believe in transparency and as a result, they include a list of ingredients on every wine they make. 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The vineyard is owned by the Hill family and farmed by Bergström Wines.  Our families have been in partnership in this terroir since this vineyard’s inception in 2006.  Just past an idyllic pear orchard to the left and a rye grass field to the right, Le Prè du Col is the first vineyard that you meet as you drive up into the prestigious Ribbon Ridge AVA.  Few appellations in North America evoke such sentiment and passion for Pinot Noir and Chardonnay as the Ribbon Ridge AVA.  This narrow, ancient, oceanic hillside, only 6 square miles in totality, has been the home to some of Oregon’s finest bottlings of wine. It is from these ancient, 60-million-year-old sandy sea-beds that some of Bergström Wines’ most evocative Pinot Noirs are being crafted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eABOUT THIS PRODUCER\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBergström Wines, a first-generation American family business, is one of the most unique and lauded domains in the Willamette Valley. Dr. John Bergström’s Swedish heritage and the love he developed for the Pacific Northwest are the roots of this estate. In 1999, John and his son, Josh, established Bergström Wines. 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This is the name that we have given to our newest estate vineyard, planted by the Redman family in 2005 and purchased by our family in 2018. The acquisition of La Spirale allowed Bergström Wines to move away from purchasing fruit and become a 100% estate grown winery. The first commercial vintage from this great terroir was the 2018 vintage. They took over all farming in 2019 and have been converting the vineyard over to our estate-wide regenerative ecological approach since that time, with wonderful results.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFew appellations in North America evoke such sentiment and passion for Pinot Noir and Chardonnay as the Ribbon Ridge AVA. This narrow, ancient, oceanic hillside, only 6 square miles in totality, has been the home to some of Oregon’s finest bottlings of wine. And although Bergström Wines is well known as our namesake vineyard in the Dundee Hills and our winery sits proudly in the Chehalem Mountains, the majority of the estate acreage we farm lies in the Ribbon Ridge AVA.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLa Spirale is a long and undulating, sandy slope facing south and tilting to the west. This beautiful terroir is framed by forest on three sides and is a complex patchwork of marine sedimentary sands with over 14 identifiable soil types, making this a complicated vineyard to farm. In the wintertime, when there are no leaves on the vines and the cover crop is sparse on the ground, you can see the sandy soil color change from black to brown to orange, yellow, khaki and white, row by row.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eABOUT THIS PRODUCER\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBergström Wines, a first-generation American family business, is one of the most unique and lauded domains in the Willamette Valley. Dr. John Bergström’s Swedish heritage and the love he developed for the Pacific Northwest are the roots of this estate. In 1999, John and his son, Josh, established Bergström Wines. 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We founded Alma Fria in 2012, after discovering a special vineyard amongst the coastal redwoods, near the villages of Annapolis and Sea Ranch, and using those vines to produce our inaugural wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost mornings, as we traverse the pacific coast, past the river estuaries, the tidal zones and the sheering, ocean-side cliffs, we witness the enormous level of biodiversity at the edge of the land and the sea. Coveys of quail scatter, sea otters frolic, and osprey are on patrol, all under the protective gauze of rolling sea mist and blankets of fog. 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Two years later, they found another piece of land twenty minutes away on Ribbon Ridge, cleared the site, planted a second vineyard, and eventually built the winery where the wines are made today.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe name Trisaetum is an amalgam of James and Andrea’s two children---Tristen and Tatum. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNot having gone to school for wine, James Frey trained himself to become a winemaker with the help of mentors like Oregon’s Josh Bergström and Burgundy’s Jacques Lardiere. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSince the family lives on site, James and Andrea have been committed to farming in a manner that creates a healthy and diverse ecosystem. 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He terraced the slopes and planted vineyards; using native limestone, he constructed the Monte Bello Winery, producing the first vintage under that name in 1892. This unique cellar, built into the mountainside on three levels, is Ridge’s production facility. At 2600′, it is surrounded by the “upper vineyard”, now referred to as the Perrone Ranch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the 1940s, William Short, a theologian, bought the abandoned winery and vineyard just below the Perrone property; he replanted several parcels to cabernet sauvignon in the late 1940s. From these vines — now the “middle vineyard” and referred to as the Torre Ranch — new owners Dave Bennion, Hew Crane, Charlie Rosen, and Howard Ziedler, all Stanford Research Institute engineers, made a quarter-barrel of “estate” cabernet. That Monte Bello Cabernet was among California’s finest wines of the era. Its quality and distinctive character, and the wines produced from these same vines in 1960 and ’61, convinced the partners to re-bond the winery in time for the 1962 vintage. Dave Bennion left his role at S.R.I. to oversee winemaking duties full time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe first Zinfandel was made in 1964, from a small nineteenth-century vineyard farther down the ridge. This was followed in 1966 by the first Geyserville Zinfandel. The founding families reclaimed the Monte Bello terraces, increasing vineyard size from fifteen to forty-five acres. Working on weekends, they made wines of regional character and unprecedented intensity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy 1968, production had increased to just under three thousand cases per year, and in 1969, Paul Draper joined the partnership. A Stanford graduate in philosophy—recently returned from setting up a winery in Chile’s coast range—he was a practical winemaker, not an enologist. His knowledge of fine wines and traditional methods complemented the straightforward “hands off” approach pioneered at Ridge. Under his guidance the old Perrone winery (acquired the previous year) was restored, the finest vineyard lands leased or purchased, the consistent quality and international reputation of the wines established. Cabernet and Zinfandel account for most of the production; Syrah, Grenache, Carignane, and Petite Sirah constitute a small percentage. Known primarily for its red wines, Ridge has also made limited amounts of chardonnay since 1962.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLytton Springs, in Sonoma County, became part of the Ridge estate in 1991. A quarter century’s experience with this vineyard had convinced us that it was an exceptional piece of ground. Forty consecutive vintages of Geyserville attest to yet another stunning combination of location and varietals. Though born in the early sixties to the post-Prohibition world of modern California winemaking, Ridge relies on nature and tradition rather than technology. 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At 2600′, it is surrounded by the “upper vineyard”, now referred to as the Perrone Ranch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the 1940s, William Short, a theologian, bought the abandoned winery and vineyard just below the Perrone property; he replanted several parcels to cabernet sauvignon in the late 1940s. From these vines — now the “middle vineyard” and referred to as the Torre Ranch — new owners Dave Bennion, Hew Crane, Charlie Rosen, and Howard Ziedler, all Stanford Research Institute engineers, made a quarter-barrel of “estate” cabernet. That Monte Bello Cabernet was among California’s finest wines of the era. Its quality and distinctive character, and the wines produced from these same vines in 1960 and ’61, convinced the partners to re-bond the winery in time for the 1962 vintage. Dave Bennion left his role at S.R.I. to oversee winemaking duties full time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe first zinfandel was made in 1964, from a small nineteenth-century vineyard farther down the ridge. This was followed in 1966 by the first Geyserville zinfandel. The founding families reclaimed the Monte Bello terraces, increasing vineyard size from fifteen to forty-five acres. Working on weekends, they made wines of regional character and unprecedented intensity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy 1968, production had increased to just under three thousand cases per year, and in 1969, Paul Draper joined the partnership. A Stanford graduate in philosophy—recently returned from setting up a winery in Chile’s coast range—he was a practical winemaker, not an enologist. His knowledge of fine wines and traditional methods complemented the straightforward “hands off” approach pioneered at Ridge. 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It's a refined, food-friendly white that balances California sunshine with Old World sensibility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eABOUT\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eTHE PRODUCER\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1885\" data-end=\"2278\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1885\" data-end=\"1904\"\u003eRidge Vineyards\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of California’s most iconic wineries, known for producing world-class wines with a focus on \u003cstrong data-start=\"2004\" data-end=\"2065\"\u003esite expression, sustainability, and minimal intervention\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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This ethos, along with an obsession with terroir, allows each bottling to reflect its origin with clarity and integrity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2606\" data-end=\"2822\" class=\"\"\u003eThe Grenache Blanc project is part of Ridge’s effort to \u003cstrong data-start=\"2662\" data-end=\"2712\"\u003eshowcase the versatility of California terroir\u003c\/strong\u003e—and with wines like this, they prove that Rhône whites can thrive with finesse and complexity in Paso Robles.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ridge Vineyards","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50998048751905,"sku":"210000019484","price":34.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0804\/6785\/3601\/files\/ridge.webp?v=1745271407"},{"product_id":"2022-ridge-zinfandel-paso-robles-california-usa","title":"2022\/23 Ridge Vineyards Zinfandel Paso Robles, California, USA","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABOUT THIS WINE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese old zinfandel vines on the Benito Dusi Ranch were planted in the 1920’s. Despite a dry, warm growing season , a healthy crop was at optimal ripeness for a late August harvest, just ahead of the record heat wave. Fifteen months in oak, rich, exotic fruit, fresh acidity, and a long finish make it enjoyable on release. It will develop beautifully over the next seven or eight years. Barrel regimen-\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e95% air-dried American oak barrels, 5% French oak barrels (10% new, 10% one year old, 64% two years old, and 16% three years old).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABOUT THIS PRODUCER\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product__description rte\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1962, Ridge made its first Monte Bello, and two years later its first zinfandel. Since that time, Ridge has championed single-vineyard winemaking, searching California for those rare and exceptional vineyards where climate, soil, and variety are ideally matched.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRidge calls their approach to winemaking “pre-industrial.” They believe that for anyone attempting to make fine wine, modern additives and industrial processing limit true quality. Relying on the natural yeast, they let the terroir define the wine and make their winemaking decisions based upon taste, not a recipe. They believe in transparency and as a result, they include a list of ingredients on every wine they make. 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Sourced from old vines (some over 130 years old) at the Trentadue Ranch in Alexander Valley, this wine is a co-fermented blend of Zinfandel, Carignane, Petite Sirah, and a small amount of Alicante Bouschet and Mataro (Mourvèdre), grown in gravelly, well-drained soils near the Russian River.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1322\" data-start=\"984\"\u003eThe 2022 vintage was warm and compact, with a smaller crop yielding highly concentrated, ripe fruit. Grapes were hand-harvested, destemmed, and fermented with indigenous yeasts in separate lots. Aging took place over 12 months in American oak barrels (20% new), preserving the wine’s fruit purity while lending gentle spice and structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1704\" data-start=\"1324\"\u003eThe final blend is approximately 69% Zinfandel, 20% Carignane, 8% Petite Sirah, and 3% Alicante Bouschet and Mataro. 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Under the long-time guidance of winemaker Paul Draper (now retired) and his successors, Ridge has maintained a philosophy rooted in minimal intervention, natural fermentations, and an unwavering respect for terroir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2556\" data-start=\"2295\"\u003eThe winemaking is simple but meticulous: hand-harvested fruit, native yeasts, restrained use of sulfur, and aging in carefully selected American oak barrels. Ridge also publishes full ingredient disclosures on its labels, emphasizing transparency and integrity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-is-only-node=\"\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-end=\"2824\" data-start=\"2558\"\u003eGeyserville is arguably the estate’s most beloved wine—a snapshot of California’s old-vine heritage, produced consistently for nearly 60 vintages. 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There, he pioneered Chardonnay and Pinot Noir farming for Napa’s top sparkling wine houses. Years later, Michael Terrien, Peter Molnar, and Arpad Molnar ventured north to plant a vineyard on an abandoned walnut orchard half a mile high—only to discover they were farming atop a volcano of pure obsidian, thus founding Obsidian Ridge in Red Hills Lake County. The extreme climate and volcanic soils now shape a truly distinctive Cabernet Sauvignon. Winemaker Alex Beloz has crafted wines for over a decade, aging them in Tokaj oak barrels made by Kádár Hungary. The winemakers \u003cspan\u003ebelieve wine must promote healthy ecosystems, which is why Obisidian wines are farmed sustainably. 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Traditionally centered around Zinfandel and complemented by varieties such as Carignane, Petite Sirah, and Mataro, the wine reflects the heritage of classic California mixed-black plantings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"892\" data-end=\"1325\"\u003eThe 2023 vintage showcases the balance and concentration that have made Geyserville a longstanding reference point for American wine. Rich black and red fruit flavors are framed by naturally bright acidity and firm yet refined tannins, allowing the wine to remain powerful while retaining freshness and precision. Careful oak aging contributes subtle notes of vanilla, cedar, and spice without overshadowing the vineyard character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1327\" data-end=\"1643\"\u003eRidge is known for transparent winemaking practices, using minimal intervention and restrained use of additives to preserve authenticity and site expression. The combination of old vines, thoughtful farming, and traditional cellar methods results in a wine with both immediate appeal and excellent aging potential.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1645\" data-end=\"1853\"\u003eExcellent alongside grilled steak, braised short ribs, lamb chops, barbecue, or aged cheeses, “Geyserville” also pairs beautifully with hearty vegetarian dishes featuring mushrooms or roasted root vegetables.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"xlocey\" data-start=\"1855\" data-end=\"1879\"\u003eABOUT THE PRODUCER\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1880\" data-end=\"2306\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eRidge Vineyards\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e is one of America’s most respected wineries, internationally recognized for its commitment to terroir-driven wines, historic vineyards, and minimal-intervention winemaking. Founded in California’s Santa Cruz Mountains and later expanding into Sonoma County, Ridge has played a defining role in elevating Zinfandel-based blends and site-specific Cabernet Sauvignon to world-class status.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2308\" data-end=\"2648\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eThe winery emphasizes sustainable farming, careful stewardship of old vines, and transparency in production, openly disclosing ingredients and winemaking methods. Guided by a philosophy that exceptional wines are made in the vineyard, Ridge crafts balanced, age-worthy wines that express both place and vintage with clarity and consistency.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PERRINE's WINE SHOP","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52670056825121,"sku":"210000021772","price":33.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0804\/6785\/3601\/files\/BHSTOCKWINEPHOTO-donotedit_69_e4fd8ee4-4a24-476e-aca2-1f16dfd859ad.png?v=1778801007"},{"product_id":"2023-ridge-vineyards-geyserville-alexander-valley-usa","title":"2023 Ridge Vineyards Geyserville, Alexander Valley, USA","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABOUT THIS WINE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom the winemaker: \"First produced in 1966, this is our longest continuous zinfandel production. The grapes are grown in three adjoining vineyards on a single soil type, deposited by an ancient washout of the Russian River that carried river stone and gravel. It is approximately one-and-a- quarter miles long and a half-mile wide.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAIIAAgBCAwQAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 12px 0px 16px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);'\u003eThe 2023 is a classic field blend (70% Zinfandel, 18% Carignane, 9% Petite Sirah, 3% Alicante Bouschet). Following a cool growing season, a late hand-harvest occurred from October 7–24. Vinification involved pre-industrial, non-interventionist techniques, naturally fermenting the juice and aging it for 16 months in 100% air-dried American oak (15% new).\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAIIAAgBCAwQAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 12px 0px 16px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);'\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAIIAAgBCAwQAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 12px 0px 16px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);'\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);'\u003eThe grapes come from three adjoining blocks in Alexander Valley, resting on ancient Russian River gravel and clay-limestone soils.\u003c!--TgQPHd||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Grapes are h\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);'\u003eand-harvested with an average Brix of 24.8°. Due to unusually cool weather, it was the latest Geyserville harvest on record (some picked as late as November 1).\u003c!--TgQPHd||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Fermented via n\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);' style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eative yeast fermentation followed by aging entirely in air-dried American oak.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);'\u003eThe resulting wine is a robust, dark-hued release offering inky black fruit, spice, and minerality, recognized as a highly ageable, complex vintage.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAIIAAgBCAwQAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 12px 0px 16px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);'\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);'\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABOUT THIS PRODUCER\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAIIAAgACAkQAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 12px 0px 16px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);'\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003eRidge Vineyards\u003c!--TgQPHd||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e is one of America's most celebrated wineries, famous for its pre-industrial approach to winemaking, certified organic viticulture, and legendary single-vineyard wines. Operating out of Northern California, they are globally renowned for their historic Monte Bello estate and benchmark Zinfandels and Cabernet Sauvignons.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAIIAAgACAkQAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 12px 0px 16px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);'\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);'\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAIIAAgACAkQAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 12px 0px 16px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);'\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);'\u003eRidge was founded in the early 1960s by four Stanford Research Institute scientists who purchased land and re-bonded an old 19th-century winery on Monte Bello Ridge.\u003c!--TgQPHd||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);'\u003eThe winery shot to international fame during the iconic 1976 \"Judgment of Paris\" tasting, where its 1971 Monte Bello Cabernet Sauvignon placed fifth overall and later won the 30-year rematch.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"PERRINE's WINE SHOP","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52953964445985,"sku":"210000022086","price":52.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0804\/6785\/3601\/files\/SSWINEBOTTLEPHOTOTEMPLATE_b4a272fd-52ef-422b-bd8e-8d9e5122c766.png?v=1783452033"}],"url":"https:\/\/perrineswine.com\/collections\/ridge-vineyards.oembed?page=2","provider":"PERRINE's WINE SHOP","version":"1.0","type":"link"}