Ridge Vineyards - Lytton Estate Dry Creek Valley Petite Sirah 2019In 1962, Ridge made its first Monte Bello, and two years later its first zinfandel. Since that time, Ridge has championed single vineyard winemaking, searching California for those rare and exceptional vineyards where climate, soil, and variety are ideally matched. The history of Ridge Vineyards begins in 1885, when Osea Perrone, a doctor who became a prominent member of San Franciscos Italian community, bought 180 acres near the top of Monte Bello
every vineyard has a personality which is encouraged to flourish with minimal intervention in the vineyard and winery
Vines have been growing in the area for at least 850 years
and bringing back artisanal traditions such as ageing in tinajas (Chilean amphorae)
combined with the long hours of sunlight
they employ sustainable viticultural practices and emphasize gentle handling of the fruit through traditional
Ridge has championed single-vineyard winemaking
Kim and Erica Crawford came across a desk pad from the early days of their former wine label
named after his family’s ranch “La Freixeneda”
some of which are cultivated “a Capanno”
vineyards that still surround the manor house where the winery is located
and both primary fermentation and malolactic take place in stainless steel tanks
known as albariza
