Ridge Vineyards Blog Winemaker Eric Baugher Talks American Oak, Limestone Soils, Cab Franc & More
1. What is the barrel protocol/regimen for Monte Bello and Estate Cabernet? Monte Bello and Estate lots start their barrel aging in 100% new oak, 97% of which is american and 3% french. The barrels are steamed and thoroughly rinsed... Read More ›
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Ridge has championed single-vineyard winemaking, searching for those rare & exceptional vineyards (47 in CA & 3 in Chile) where climate, soil, and variety are ideally matched.
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