Wine prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Producer priceRecommended retail price | 2024 / 750ml | $43.00≈ €38.26 · £32.32 | www.ridgewine.com ↗ |
2024 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.2%
pH 3.51
Total Acidity 7.45 g/L
Grape Varieties 97% Zinfandel, 3% Petite Sirah
Region Russian River Valley
Soil Deep gravelly loam
Harvest Dates 16 September
Brix at Harvest 24.9°
Sites Old Vine, Triangle and Back blocks
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Malolactic Fermentation 100%
Oak Details 11% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak11%
Oak Types American oak
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Production Details Hand-harvested grapes were destemmed and crushed, then fermented with pump-overs over a floating cap. The wine matured fourteen months in 100% air-dried American oak: 11% new, 9% one-year-old, 10% two-year-old and 70% five-plus-year-old barrels. Sulfur additions were 35 ppm at crush and 177 ppm cumulatively during aging; these are additions, not a finished-wine sulfite analysis. Growing-season details were 45 inches of rain, early-May bloom, a cool start and warm-to-hot weather from early June that compressed harvest.
Tasting Notes Raspberry, rose petal, kiwi, cherry and pomegranate; medium-to-light body, ample acidity, supple tannins and an elegant finish
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2023 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.3%
pH 3.55
Total Acidity 7.84 g/L
Grape Varieties 96% Zinfandel, 4% Petite Sirah
Region Russian River Valley
Soil Deep gravelly loam
Harvest Dates 14–18 October
Brix at Harvest 25.2°
Sites Old Vine and Back blocks
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Malolactic Fermentation 100%
Oak Details 9% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak9%
Oak Types American oak
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Production Details Hand-harvested grapes were destemmed and crushed, then fermented with pump-overs over a floating cap. The wine matured fourteen months in 100% air-dried American oak: 9% new, 9% one-year-old, 10% two-year-old and 72% five-plus-year-old barrels. Sulfur additions were 35 ppm at crush and 105 ppm cumulatively during aging; these are additions, not a finished-wine sulfite analysis. The season received 64 inches of rain, had late-June bloom and remained consistently cool, producing a late, prolonged harvest.
Tasting Notes Pineapple, raspberry, clove, briary black raspberry, cranberry and vanilla; elegant, balanced and juicy with a long finish
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2022 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.3%
pH 3.5
Total Acidity 8.54 g/L
Grape Varieties 97% Zinfandel, 3% Petite Sirah
Region Russian River Valley
Soil Deep gravelly loam
Harvest Dates 3–5 September
Brix at Harvest 25.1°
Sites Old-vine and younger-vine blocks
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Malolactic Fermentation 100%
Oak Details 10% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak10%
Oak Types American oak
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Production Details Hand-harvested grapes were destemmed and crushed, then fermented with pump-overs over a floating cap. The wine matured fourteen months in 100% air-dried American oak: 10% new, 15% one-year-old and 75% five-plus-year-old barrels. Sulfur additions were 35 ppm at crush and 141 ppm cumulatively during aging; these are additions, not a finished-wine sulfite analysis. The drought-year season received 20 inches of rain, had mid-May bloom, spring rain and two heat spells that advanced harvest.
Tasting Notes Raspberry, clove, cranberry, bright acidity and supple tannins; medium-bodied, elegant and balanced with a long, juicy finish
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2021 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.7%
pH 3.43
Total Acidity 8.55 g/L
Grape Varieties 95% Zinfandel, 5% Petite Sirah
Region Russian River Valley
Soil Deep gravelly loam
Harvest Dates 12 September
Brix at Harvest 26.2°
Sites Old Vine and Front young-vine blocks
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Malolactic Fermentation 100%
Oak Details 9% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak9%
Oak Types American oak
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Production Details Hand-harvested grapes were destemmed and crushed, then fermented with pump-overs over a floating cap. The three blocks were fermented separately before selection. The wine matured fourteen months in 100% air-dried American oak: 9% new, 9% one-year-old, 10% two-year-old and 72% five-plus-year-old barrels. Sulfur additions were 35 ppm at crush and 56 ppm cumulatively during aging; these are additions, not a finished-wine sulfite analysis. The dry season received 14 inches of rain, had early-May bloom and limited yields.
Tasting Notes Raspberry, rose petal, mineral, cherry, graphite and pomegranate; ample acidity, supple tannins and an elegant finish
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2020 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.7%
pH 3.46
Total Acidity 7.36 g/L
Grape Varieties 97% Zinfandel, 3% Petite Sirah
Region Russian River Valley
Soil Deep gravelly loam
Harvest Dates 12 September
Brix at Harvest 24.9°
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Malolactic Fermentation 100%
Oak Details 15% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak15%
Oak Types American oak
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Production Details Hand-harvested grapes were destemmed and crushed, then fermented with pump-overs over a floating cap. The wine matured thirteen months in 100% air-dried American oak: 15% new, 10% one-year-old, 20% two-year-old and 55% six-year-old barrels. Sulfur additions were 35 ppm at crush and 92 ppm cumulatively during aging; these are additions, not a finished-wine sulfite analysis. The season received 21 inches of rain, had late-May bloom, and March and April rain supported the vines through summer.
Tasting Notes Ripe bramble, clove, pineapple guava and raspberry; medium body, refreshing acidity, dusty tannins and a clean finish
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2019 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.9%
pH 3.52
Total Acidity 6.24 g/L
Grape Varieties 96% Zinfandel, 4% Petite Sirah
Region Russian River Valley
Soil Deep gravelly loam
Harvest Dates 27 September
Brix at Harvest 24.8°
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Malolactic Fermentation 100%
Maceration 12 days
Oak Details 15% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak15%
Oak Types American oak
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Production Details Hand-harvested grapes were destemmed and crushed, fermented with pump-overs over a floating cap, and pressed after twelve days. The wine matured thirteen months in 100% air-dried American oak: 15% new, 15% one-year-old, 25% two-year-old, 25% four-year-old and 20% five-year-old barrels. Sulfur additions were 35 ppm at crush and 46 ppm cumulatively during aging; these are additions, not a finished-wine sulfite analysis. The season received 61.2 inches of rain, had May bloom, cool spring weather and late rain.
Tasting Notes Raspberry, floral and tropical aromas with black cherry, pomegranate and cinnamon; medium body, refreshing acidity, elegant tannins and a racy finish
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2018 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.0%
pH 3.54
Total Acidity 7.02 g/L
Grape Varieties 97% Zinfandel, 3% Petite Sirah
Region Russian River Valley
Soil Deep gravelly loam
Harvest Dates 15 and 22 September
Brix at Harvest 23.5°
Sites Old Vine and Back blocks
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Malolactic Fermentation 100%
Maceration 10 days
Oak Details 10% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak10%
Oak Types American oak
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Production Details Hand-harvested grapes were destemmed and crushed, fermented with pump-overs over a floating cap, and pressed after ten days. The wine matured twelve months in 100% air-dried American oak: 10% new, 40% described by the producer as one-to-three-year-old, and 50% four-year-old barrels. Sulfur additions were 35 ppm at crush and 44 ppm cumulatively during aging; these are additions, not a finished-wine sulfite analysis. The season received 25 inches of rain, had May bloom and benefited from April and May rain after a light winter.
Tasting Notes Focused raspberry and floral notes; supple texture, balanced acidity and an elegant finish
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2017 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.6%
Grape Varieties 98% Zinfandel, 2% Petite Sirah
Region Russian River Valley
Soil Deep gravelly loam
Harvest Dates 5 and 6 September
Brix at Harvest 23.0°
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Malolactic Fermentation 100%
Maceration 11 days
Oak Details 10% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak10%
Oak Types American oak
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Production Details Hand-harvested grapes were destemmed and crushed, fermented with pump-overs over a floating cap, and pressed after eleven days. The wine matured ten months in 100% air-dried American oak: 10% new, 20% one-year-old, 20% two-year-old and 50% three- and four-year-old barrels. Sulfur additions were 35 ppm at crush and 49 ppm cumulatively during aging; these are additions, not a finished-wine sulfite analysis. The season received 61.5 inches of rain, had mid-May bloom and several heat spikes; all three vineyard blocks were harvested by 9 September.
Tasting Notes Raspberry, guava, floral notes, cherry and pepper; refreshing acidity, elegant tannins and a bright finish
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Producer Information
Website
Address
17100 Montebello Road, Cupertino, CA 95014-5435, USA
Phone
+1 408.867.3233
Owner
Private ownership (founding families)
Cellarmaster
John Olney (Head Winemaker & CEO)