March 2010 Events

March 01, 2010: 2007 Monte Bello Futures Ships

2007 Monte Bello
bottled April 2009
79% CABERNET SAUVIGNON, 10% MERLOT, 9% PETIT VERDOT, 2% CABERNET FRANC

Total vineyard production:
213 tons from 103 acres
41% selected for this wine

A mild February brought early budbreak, and ideal conditions through spring allowed the vines to set a full crop. In late September, however, cold weather halted ripening. October was wet and wintry; then, on the twenty third, temperatures soared into the high eighties. The grapes rebounded quickly, developing incredible intensity. When tannins did not extract readily, we shifted from whole berry to full crush, putting the seeds in contact with the juice. For the first time in years, we continued twice-daily pump-overs until press, at seven to ten days. Most lots finished uninoculated malolactic by year's end. In late January, we blind-tasted thirty-six lots, choosing seventeen for the first assemblage. In May, six more were included. Despite the unusual weather, this is classic Monte Bello—dark fruit, firm tannins, and lively acidity. It will benefit from a decade of bottle age, and continue to mature for another twenty years. EB (2/09)

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March 03, 2010: Lytton Springs tasting room CLOSED

Due to a private event, the Lytton Springs tasting room will be closed on Wednesday, March 3rd.

March 05, 2010: March First Friday

March 5, 4-7pm
Monte Bello Tasting Room (Cupertino)

Spring is almost here and so will our April Spring release event, so it's time to make a little room in our inventory room. Taste the latest ATP release, the 2004 Lytton Estate Syrah alongside a few limited quantity end of vintage wines. Have you tried the 2002 Buchignani Carignane or the 2003 York Creek Zinfandel? We've aged these wines for you, now all you need to do is take them home to enjoy! This event is complimentary for all Ridge members (+ unlimited guests), and an RSVP is required by February 28 to attend, there is no shipment to pick up this month.

An RSVP is required for this event, visit our RSVP page.

March 05, 2010: We can ship to Tennessee!

Ridge is pleased to announce that we are now permitted to ship to Tennessee. As a consumer, you may receive up to 3 cases of wine per year via direct shipment. There is a 9.25% sales tax that applies at the time of the purchase.

March 06, 2010: Monte Bello Component Tasting - Monte Bello Collector Members Only

March 6 & 7, 11-4
Monte Bello Tasting Room (Cupertino)


Our Monte Bello Component Tasting is an opportunity for Monte Bello Collector members to sample the components of the 2009 Monte Bello. Meet with production staff as you taste Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot and Cabernet Franc out of the barrel. This wine will not be shipped to members until Spring 2012, so be among the few to taste the early stages of this gorgeous vintage. March 6 & 7 is also your chance to pick up your shipment of 2007 Monte Bello (which was purchased in 2008). An RSVP by February 12 is required to attend, and to pick up your shipment. This event is only open to Monte Bello Collector Members (+1 guest) and there is no fee.

An RSVP is required for this event, visit our RSVP page.

March 06, 2010: Lytton Springs: Barrel Tasting Weekend

Lytton Springs tasting room (Healdsburg)
March 6-7 and March 13-14 11am - 4pm

Join us at the Ridge Vineyards Lytton Springs tasting room for the 32nd annual Barrel Tasting Weekends. Over 100 wineries are participating in this year's event along the Wine Road. Ridge will feature barrel samples from our wine clubs ATP and Z-List. The first weekend we will be pouring the 2009 Lytton Springs and 2009 Petite Sirah Lytton Estate out of barrel. On the second weekend we will pour barrel samples of the 2009 Carignane Buchignani Ranch and 2009 Zinfandel East Bench. We will also be pouring current release zinfandels and winery-only exclusives. Special "members only" selections will be available, too.

$20 per Weekend Ticket purchased online in advance
(Advanced ticket sales end March 1, 2010)
$30 per Weekend Ticket at the door
$10 Designated Drivers

Tickets can be purchased directly via the Wine Road.

March 07, 2010: Monte Bello Component Tasting - Monte Bello Collector Members Only

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March 07, 2010: Lytton Springs: Barrel Tasting Weekend

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March 10, 2010: Wine Dinner at Biaggi's Ristorante Italiano

Join Ridge Vineyards’ Christina Donley for an evening of fantastic wines and great food at Biaggi’s. Taste through five zinfandels including the iconic Lytton Springs and Geyserville while enjoying a dinner specially paired with each wine. In addition, Christina will be on-hand to answer any of those burning questions you may have regarding Ridge Vineyards and its long history of making site-specific, consistent, and natural wines. Looking forward to seeing you there!

Where: Biaggi’s Ristorante Italiano, 601 Junction Road, Madison, WI
When: Wednesday, March 10, 2010. Seating at 6:30pm
Cost per person: $65 (tax and gratuity included)
Reservations: Call 608.664.9288 or anicholson@biaggis.com

March 13, 2010: Lytton Springs: Barrel Tasting Weekend

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March 14, 2010: Lytton Springs: Barrel Tasting Weekend

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March 15, 2010: Spring Z List Ships

The Spring Z List shipment includes:

2008 Geyserville
2008 Paso Robles
2008 East Bench

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March 23, 2010: Now shipping to Kansas!

Ridge is pleased to announce that we are now permitted to ship to Kansas. As a consumer, you may receive up to 12 cases of wine per year via direct shipment. There is a 8% liquor enforcement tax that applies at the time of the purchase.

March 28, 2010: Rhone Rangers Grand Tasting

Fort Mason Center, San Francisco, CA
Sunday, March 28, 2008 - 2 - 5 pm

Sample Ridge Vineyards' Rhone-style wines at this comprehensive tasting event, where we will pour 2008 Carignane Buchignani Ranch, 2006 Petite Sirah Dynamite Hill, and 2000 Syrah Lytton Estate. This is a great opportunity to experience some of our winery-only offerings along with wines from more than 100 other producers. Tickets are required and may be purchased online through the this link.

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