Somm Symposium Alumni

Ridge’s first Somm Symposium was in 2011. Each year, our invitees spend a full day at each of our winery locations, touring the facilities and meeting with our winemaking teams — getting a behind the scenes look at our production processes. Check out our previous Symposium Alumni and what they are saying about the program!

2019 Somm Symposium Attendees

Collin Bleess, Komodo & Swan Miami — Miami, FL

Monica Dubar, Elway’s at the Ritz Carlton — Denver, CO

Chris Horn, Purple/Heavy Restaurant Group — Seattle, WA

Amanda Reed, Heartwood Provisions — Seattle, WA

Molly Greene, Angler — San Francisco, CA

Trevor Lawton, Cappy’s Restaurant — San Antonio, TX

Yang Lu, MS, Shangri-La International Hotel Management — Quarry Bay, Hong Kong

Remy Lutfy , Vertical Wine Bar — Detroit, MI

Slim Mello, Mandarin Oriental — New York, NY

Winn Roberton, Bourbon / Four Seasons — Washington DC

Christopher Sealy, Alo Restaurant — Toronto, Ontario

Joshua Steiner, Carnevor — Milwaukee, WI

Jason Wagner, Union Square Cafe — New York, NY

2019 Highlights

Past Groups

“What an incredible experience! Thank you so much for your generosity and kindness. I had a wonderful time and am so pumped to sell some Ridge at my restaurant!”

“Wow?!?! The wines! Need I say more?! Reopened my eyes to what American oak can do to a wine.”

“The 2003 Geyserville was unreal?! The 91’s too. Wow. Great to compare the different sites too over time.”

“Can I come back next year?!”

Highlight was: “Connecting and understanding the story, history but most important, the people who make Ridge happen every day.”

“Thank you so much for everything, you have gained a brand ambassador in all of us. With great pleasure, I will sell more Ridge.”