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Building The 2012 Monte Bello: Part II
We’ve just completed the second round of the Monte Bello Assemblage Tasting, and the blend is in! It was quite a remarkable tasting; somewhat unique in its architecture, as compared to some past...
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Nineteen Wines, and What Do You Get? Three 97-pointers, & an Average Score of...
This post is all about the remarkable reviews Ridge just received from Antonio Galloni. To see all the scores and commentary, please click here. ~ It is, I must say, a pretty remarkable compendium of...
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New Monte Bello Vintages? Check! New Release of Lytton Springs? Check! Must...
Fall Release Celebration at Monte Bello Saturday, Aug 31st -or- Sunday, September 1st 11am – 5pm ~ Fall Release Celebration at Lytton Springs Saturday, September 7th 11am – 5pm ~ Oh man oh man oh man...
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#VineWatch13: Week 32!
We first did a VineWatch series back in 2010; the fruit we profiled that year went into the 2010 Monte Bello. And now, that wine is going to be released in less than two weeks! I’m so excited! And...
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#CabernetDay, 2010 Monte Bello, Fall Releases, & What Poetry Is
First, the facts: –We are about to release the 2010 Monte Bello. –You can be amongst the first to try this highly-anticipated – highly-regarded new vintage by attending our upcoming Fall Release...
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The Four Humors … Of Wine!
Being a tradition-minded fellow, I am — when it comes to matters medical, anatomical, physiological, and psychological — a bit of a “Humorist”; that is to say, when in search of physio-spiritual and...
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Christopher Prepares The Holiday Feast: Part V, The Days of Wine & Venison
Post Summary: 4488: A Ridge Blog celebrates the launch of the Ridge Vineyards 2013 Holiday Offerings by highlighting each of the six signature Wine & Food pairings featured in the 2013 Ridge...
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Double Descanting: scenes from RIDGEtalks – Talking 2010 Monte Bello
Ever wondered which classic Monte Bello vintage our winemaking team thinks most resembles the current release? Ever wondered which vintage of Monte Bello VP of Vineyard Operations David Gates wishes he...
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Christopher Prepares The Holiday Feast: Part V, section II: The Soak!
Post Summary: 4488: A Ridge Blog celebrates the launch of the Ridge Vineyards 2013 Holiday Offerings by highlighting each of the six signature Wine & Food pairings featured in the 2013 Ridge...
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Gargling With Monte Bello ~or~ Christopher Prepares The Holiday Feast: Part...
And in the wine-dark night of your trembling soul you must ask yourself: Have you gargled Monte Bello over steaming loin of venison? ~ Post Summary: 4488: A Ridge Blog celebrates the launch of the...
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