Deep ruby with aromas of black cherry and dark plum leading to bold red cherry and raspberry on the palate, all framed by subtle tannins and a whisper of baking spices. Ridge's pre-industrial approach, indigenous yeast, no recipe, lets the California terroir speak for itself, delivering a wine where authenticity isn't a marketing claim, it's in the glass.
Winemaker Notes
Deep ruby in color with aromas of black cherry, dark plum, sarsaparilla, baking spices, toasted oak, and lavender. A fresh entry with bold red cherry and raspberry flavors. Subtle tannins and natural acidity lead to a long and pleasant finish.
About the Producer
At Ridge, we call our approach to winemaking 'pre-industrial.' We believe that for anyone attempting to make fine wine, modern additives and industrial processing limit true quality. Using indigenous yeast, we let the terroir define the wine winemaking decisions are based upon taste, not a recipe. Our authenticity lies in transparency, including ingredient labeling on every single wine we make. We are committed to sustainability and organic farming of our vineyards. We are the largest grower of organically certified grapes in Sonoma County and in the Santa Cruz Mountains appellation.
