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!
Andrea Boulanger, 50 Eggs Hospitality Group – Las Vegas, NV
Paul Carayas, Wine Director, Chez TJ – Mountain View, CA
Christina Coleman, Assistant Food & Beverage Director, Bandon Dunes Golf Resort – Bandon, OR
David Taylor, Wine Director, Baltaire – Los Angeles, CA
Erik Simonics, Head Sommelier, Annabel’s Private Member’s Club – Mayfair
Philippe Boisvert, Beverage Director, Le Serpent – Montréal
Joseph Cerione, General Manager, Blue Duck Tavern – Washington D.C.
Benjamin Oram, Sommelier, Bar Enza – Boston, MA
Juan Carlos Santana, Beverage Director, Bastion Collection – FL
Joseph Gewarges, Head Sommelier, Fontainebleau Hotel – Miami Beach, FL
Mark Clough, General Manager, Tria Restaurant – North Oaks, MN
Kelly Newman, Beverage Director, Lovers Seafood & Market – Dallas, TX
Amy Mundwiler, Wine Director, Maple & Ash – Chicago, IL
Cary Palmer, Beverage Director, Link Restaurant Group – New Orleans, LA
See what our Somms are saying: