Ridge Vineyards is more than just a pioneer of California winemaking. The winery gained global recognition in the legendary 1976 Judgement of Paris, where the Ridge Monte Bello placed among the top reds, competing head-to-head with the finest Bordeaux. This historic blind tasting shocked the world and helped elevate Napa and Sonoma wines to a new level of prestige. Ridge helped define the international reputation of American wines.
Today, Ridge continues to set the benchmark for quality and transparency. From their iconic Monte Bello in the Santa Cruz Mountains to old-vine Zinfandels like Pagani Ranch, every wine is crafted with minimal intervention, native yeasts, and a deep respect for vineyard expression. Sustainability and organic farming practices are central to Ridge’s philosophy, earning them critical acclaim and loyalty from wine professionals and collectors around the globe.
Recent vintages of Ridge wines consistently score 95+ points from top critics such as Wine Enthusiast, Wine Spectator, and James Suckling. Their balanced, age-worthy reds — like the 2019 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon — and expressive, terroir-driven Zinfandels remain some of the most sought-after American wines in Europe.
Cabernet Sauvignon
