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videoRidge Vineyards – 2026 Spring Wholesale Virtual Tasting
Join host Michael Torino and his panel featuring David Gates, John Olney, and Michael Bairdsmith as they taste some very exciting selections in this Spring 2026 Wholesale Virtual Tasting. Tasting Order: 2025 Heringer Chenin Blanc 2024 Estate Chardonnay 2024 Three Valleys 2024 Paso Robles Zinfandel 2024 East Bench Zinfandel 2024 Geyserville Vineyard 2023 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon View our current releases: https://www.ridgewine.com/trade/current-releases/
videoVisit the Monte Bello Winery Estate
Visit our Monte Bello Winery Estate in the hills of Cupertino for exceptional wines and good times 🍷 At 2300 feet in elevation, this Santa Cruz Mountain winery is home to our historic barn. What was once a fully operational production facility is now the space where we host you for our wine tasting experiences. Whether you're looking for a casual tasting of our current release wines or an in-depth private library tasting, we have a dedicated space for you and your friends. We can't wait to host
videoWhy We Love Zinfandel
Do you love Zinfandel as much as Lauren Lyall, our Monte Bello Assistant Winemaker, does? 😍 If so, you're likely a member of our Z List wine club, and your spring wines are here! If not, you're going to want to check out these upcoming releases. Delve into the range of single-vineyard Zinfandels that California spoils us with—from Paso Robles to Ponzo, Geyserville to Lytton Springs, there's much to explore. 🍇 https://bit.ly/26SpringZ
videoRidge Vineyards Reflects on the Judgment of Paris, 50 Years Later
In 2026, we celebrate the 50th anniversary of the iconic Judgment of Paris tasting, an event that propelled California winemaking onto the global stage. Ridge Vineyards' 1971 Monte Bello was ranked among the world’s greatest Cabernets in the original 1976 tasting. Then, at the 30-year Judgment of Paris re-enactment, it stunned the wine world by earning first place by a considerable margin, solidifying its reputation as one of the most age-worthy Cabernet Sauvignons ever produced. To mark this mi
video2023 MANCINI RANCH
Watch CEO & Head Winemaker John Olney taste and talk about the 2023 Mancini Ranch. Learn more: https://bit.ly/23Mancini
video2025 ALDER SPRINGS FALANGHINA
Watch Lytton Springs Assistant Winemaker Michael Bairdsmith taste and talk about the 2025 Alder Springs Falanghina. Learn more: https://bit.ly/25ASFalanghina
video2024 PETALUMA GAP PINOT NOIR
Watch CEO & Head Winemaker John Olney taste and talk about the 2024 Petaluma Gap Pinot Noir. Learn more: https://bit.ly/24PetalumaPinot
video2025 PONZO GAMAY NOIR
Watch Lytton Springs Winemaker Shauna Rosenblum taste and talk about the 2025 Ponzo Gamay Noir. Learn more: https://bit.ly/25PonzoGamay
videoWine Club Unboxing - RIDGE Spring ATP Wines
Ever received a wine club shipment and wondered where to start? In this new video series from Ridge Vineyards, we'll reveal the wines of our most popular wine clubs. Along the way, our hosts will share anecdotes about the farming techniques and winemaking process, plus food pairings and cellaring (or opening!) suggestions. Hosts: Cosimo Linstadt, Retail Sales & Hospitality Lead at Monte Bello David Gates, Sr. VP of Vineyard Operations Since 1977, the Advance Tasting Program (ATP) has provided RI
videoWine Club Unboxing - RIDGE Spring Zinfandels
Ever received a wine club shipment and wondered where to start? In this new video series from Ridge Vineyards, we'll reveal the wines of our most popular wine clubs. Along the way, our hosts will share anecdotes about the farming techniques and winemaking process, plus food pairings and cellaring (or opening!) suggestions. Hosts: Joshua Chan, Retail Sales & Hospitality Manager at Monte Bello Lauren Lyall, Assistant Winemaker at Monte Bello Designed specifically for the Zinfandel lover, the Z Lis
video2023 STONE RANCH ZINFANDEL
Watch Lytton Springs Assistant Winemaker Michael Bairdsmith taste and talk about the 2023 Stone Ranch Zinfandel. Learn more: https://bit.ly/23StoneRanch
video'Lights & Brights' spring optional wine: 2025 Ponzo Gamay Noir.
Winemaker Shauna Rosenblum introduces the 'Lights & Brights' spring optional wine: 2025 Ponzo Gamay Noir. Lights & Brights is a new wine club from Ridge Vineyards. Focused on food-friendly, light-bodied wines, this club is the perfect way to step up your member benefits. Learn more: https://bit.ly/LightsBrights
video'Lights & Brights' spring optional wine: 2025 Ponzo Gamay Noir.
Winemaker Shauna Rosenblum introduces the 'Lights & Brights' spring optional wine: 2025 Ponzo Gamay Noir. Lights & Brights is a new wine club from Ridge Vineyards. Focused on food-friendly, light-bodied wines, this club is the perfect way to step up your member benefits. Learn more: https://bit.ly/LightsBrights
video2024 THREE VALLEYS
Watch Lytton Springs Winemaker Shauna Rosenblum taste and talk about the 2024 Three Valleys. Learn more: https://bit.ly/24ThreeValleys
video2023 PLANCHON ZINFANDEL
Watch Lytton Springs Winemaker Shauna Rosenblum taste and talk about the 2023 Planchon Zinfandel. Learn more: https://bit.ly/23Planchon
video2025 HERINGER CHENIN BLANC
Watch Lytton Springs Winemaker Shauna Rosenblum taste and talk about the 2025 Heringer Chenin Blanc. Learn more: https://bit.ly/25CheninBlanc
videoWhy We Love Zinfandel
Do you love Zinfandel as much as Lauren Lyall, our Monte Bello Assistant Winemaker, does? 😍 If so, you're likely a member of our Z List wine club, and your spring wines are here! If not, you're going to want to check out these upcoming releases. Delve into the range of single-vineyard Zinfandels that California spoils us with—from Paso Robles to Ponzo, Geyserville to Lytton Springs, there's much to explore. 🍇 https://bit.ly/26SpringZ
videoVisit the Monte Bello Winery Estate
Visit our Monte Bello Winery Estate in the hills of Cupertino for exceptional wines and good times 🍷 At 2300 feet in elevation, this Santa Cruz Mountain winery is home to our historic barn. What was once a fully operational production facility is now the space where we host you for our wine tasting experiences. Whether you're looking for a casual tasting of our current release wines or an in-depth private library tasting, we have a dedicated space for you and your friends. We can't wait to host you! Music Sync ID: MB01B3EFGWGZ6KP
video2023 FREDIANI RANCH
Watch Lytton Springs Assistant Winemaker Michael Bairdsmith taste and talk about the 2023 Frediani Ranch. Learn more: https://bit.ly/23FredianiRanch
video2023 JIMSOMARE ZINFANDEL
Watch CEO & Head Winemaker John Olney taste and talk about the 2023 Jimsomare Zinfandel. Learn more: https://bit.ly/23Jimsomare
video2023 MONTE BELLO
Watch CEO & Head Winemaker John Olney taste and talk about the 2023 Monte Bello. Learn more: https://bit.ly/23MonteBello
video2024 BELLONI ZINFANDEL
Watch Lytton Springs Winemaker Shauna Rosenblum taste and talk about the 2024 Belloni Zinfandel Learn more: https://bit.ly/24BelloniZin
video2024 ESTATE CHARDONNAY
Watch CEO & Head Winemaker John Olney taste and talk about the 2024 Estate Chardonnay Learn more: https://bit.ly/24EstateChard
video2023 ESTATE CABERNET SAUVIGNON
Watch CEO & Head Winemaker John Olney taste and talk about the 2023 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon. Learn more: https://bit.ly/23estatecab