{"title":"Ridge Vineyards","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"248\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eRidge Vineyards\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e is one of California’s most iconic and historically important wine producers, best known for its powerful yet balanced red wines and its long-standing commitment to traditional, low-intervention winemaking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"250\" data-end=\"604\"\u003eFounded in its modern form in 1962, the winery is based in the \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eSanta Cruz Mountains\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e near Cupertino, with a second major estate at Lytton Springs in Sonoma County. Its roots go back even further to 1885, when vineyards were first planted on Monte Bello Ridge by Italian doctor Osea Perrone. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"606\" data-end=\"857\"\u003eRidge gained international fame after its 1971 Monte Bello Cabernet Sauvignon placed highly at the \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eJudgment of Paris\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, helping prove that California wines could rival the best of Bordeaux. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"859\" data-end=\"922\"\u003eThe estate is especially associated with two flagship styles:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"923\" data-end=\"1103\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"445ayy\" data-start=\"923\" data-end=\"1006\"\u003eMonte Bello (a Cabernet Sauvignon–based blend from high-altitude vineyards)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"5mt2dc\" data-start=\"1007\" data-end=\"1103\"\u003eZinfandel-based field blends from historic vineyards like Geyserville and Lytton Springs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1105\" data-end=\"1241\"\u003eIn addition, Ridge produces smaller amounts of Chardonnay, Syrah, Grenache, and other varietals. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1243\" data-end=\"1604\"\u003eA defining feature of Ridge is its philosophy of “pre-industrial” winemaking—minimal intervention, native yeasts, and a strong focus on expressing the vineyard (terroir). The winery has also been a leader in transparency, even listing ingredients on labels, and is heavily involved in organic and sustainable farming. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1606\" data-end=\"1972\"\u003eUnder longtime winemaker \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003ePaul Draper\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, Ridge built a reputation for consistency, structure, and age-worthy wines that combine New World fruit with Old World restraint. Today, it remains one of the benchmark producers in the United States, often compared to top Bordeaux estates for its flagship wines. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1974\" data-end=\"2205\"\u003eIn short, Ridge Vineyards stands out for its historical significance, terroir-driven philosophy, and ability to produce some of California’s most age-worthy and respected wines, especially from Cabernet Sauvignon and Zinfandel.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"ridge-vineyards-monte-bello-santa-cruz-mountains-2019","title":"Ridge Vineyards Monte Bello Santa Cruz Mountains 2019","description":null,"brand":"Ridge Vineyards","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52637527736658,"sku":"124218","price":179.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0729\/7567\/9804\/files\/124218.jpg?v=1770297027"},{"product_id":"ridge-vineyards-monte-bello-santa-cruz-mountains-2022","title":"Ridge Vineyards Monte Bello Santa Cruz Mountains 2022","description":null,"brand":"Ridge Vineyards","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52637527802194,"sku":"124201","price":228.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0729\/7567\/9804\/files\/124201.jpg?v=1770730045"},{"product_id":"ridge-vineyards-monte-bello-santa-cruz-mountains-2016-magnum","title":"Ridge Vineyards Monte Bello Santa Cruz Mountains 2016 Magnum","description":null,"brand":"Ridge Vineyards","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53319499186514,"sku":"127677","price":459.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0729\/7567\/9804\/files\/127677.jpg?v=1777635202"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0729\/7567\/9804\/collections\/Ridge_Vineyard-Rockpile_2.jpg?v=1777966975","url":"https:\/\/totalgrandcru.com\/collections\/ridge-vineyards.oembed","provider":"Total Grand Cru","version":"1.0","type":"link"}