Ridge Vineyards

10/07/2026

Dino Amantite is part of the fourth generation to farm Pagani Ranch.

Felice Pagani planted the many small vineyard blocks that make up the ranch in two stages – the oldest in the late 1890s, the youngest around 1914. After establishing the vineyard, Felice cared for it until his death in 1926. His son Louis then took over and, likewise, farmed the vineyard for the rest of his life.

Today, the Pagani family’s legacy continues with Felice and Angela’s granddaughter, Norma Amantite, and her son, Dino Pagani Amantite, who farms and manages the ranch. The vineyard’s long survival is proof of its merit and the family’s commitment to it. An average site would have been abandoned during the thirteen years of Prohibition or during the Depression.

We are proud to be a part of their family tradition and have produced a Zinfandel-based field blend w**e from Pagani Ranch since 1991.

10/05/2026

What does a day of harvest look like? ⚡ 🍇

Mauro Maldonado is RIDGE's Director of Vineyard Operations at Lytton Springs, but he also grew up on the mountain at Monte Bello. Here, he gives us a look at what a typical day (night?) looks like in Sonoma County.

P.S. Today is the last day of harvest for our Sonoma crew! They've all worked so hard; let's give a round of applause for their contributions to the 2026 vintage in the Dry Creek Valley, Russian River, Alexander Valley, and the wider Sonoma Valley AVAs.

10/02/2026

Imagine spending your summer as a viticulture intern. What would you want to learn first?

Hear from a couple of our 2026 recruits to see what they’ve been up to at RIDGE 🍇

09/30/2026

CEO & Head W**emaker John Olney is at the Monte Bello vineyard and cellar to give us an update on the 2026 vintage of Cabernet Sauvignon from the mountain 🍇

Be sure to stay for both parts! Cheers🍷

🎬: Lauren Lyall, Assistant W**emaker, Monte Bello

09/30/2026

Last call for the fall ATP optional 🍷 2023 San Lorenzo

When you enroll in our Advance Tasting Program (ATP) w**e club, you're automatically signed up to receive three unique bottlings, three times a year (winter, spring, and fall). In addition, we give members the opportunity to add a fourth w**e—a special limited bottling—to their order.

This fall, we're offering ATP club members the 2023 San Lorenzo! Sign up by October 5th to add this w**e to your Fall ATP shipment: https://bit.ly/26FallATP

09/28/2026

Lytton Springs - Our Dry Creek Valley Estate

The oldest vines at this site were planted in 1901. The vineyard is planted to a field blend: a mix of zinfandel, petite sirah, carignane, mataro, and more. Our first vintage was 1972, and we purchased the property 20 years later in 1992. The vines are organically farmed, hand picked, and sustainably farmed year-round to produce a w**e that requires minimal intervention in the w**ery.

The w**e from this site has reliably produced the quintessential example of Dry Creek Valley Zinfandel. Showing ripe boysenberry and blackberry, but also a pronounced rusticity and earthiness often attributed to its blending varieties, Lytton Springs is a prime example of RIDGE's commitment to championing exceptional, single-vineyard w**es.

Learn more about the w**e or purchase yours at the link in our bio.

09/26/2026

Life Lately 💫

1. Had some fresh-squeezed juice with breakfast (Grenache Blanc from Adelaida)

2. Checked in on an old pal (Ponzo ZInfandel, Russian River Valley)

3. Invited some people over (Zins Blends & BBQ Event, Lytton Springs)

4. Went for a walk to get a bite with friends (Snacking on chenin blanc with Mike & Steve Heringer)

5. Woke up early to do it all over again (Picking Geyserville Old Patch, 4am)

09/24/2026

CEO and Head W**emaker John Olney gives us an update from the Monte Bello w**ery, where we’ve received a block of carignane fruit from the Geyserville vineyard 🍇🍷

09/23/2026

What's really in your glass? W**e doesn't have to be a mystery.

Unlike most packaged foods, w**e has historically revealed very little about how it was made. Yet every bottle tells a story, not just about the vineyard where the grapes were grown, but also about the decisions made in the w**ery.

At RIDGE, we’ve long believed those decisions should be transparent. The label we use today was created in 1962. The Ridge Vineyards founders believed in transparency from day one.

“We were going to make an honest label, and all the information that a real w**e lover would want was going to be on it.” –Hew Crane, RIDGE Founder

New on the blog is an article titled "Transparency in W**e: What's in Your Glass?"
Read it here:

July 2026 Walk down any grocery store aisle today and you’ll see consumers reading ingredient labels. More than ever, people are reaching for products with shorter ingredient lists and labels like organic, biodynamic, sustainably farmed, or third-party testing claims over conventionally produced a...

09/22/2026

Add 'Visit a RIDGE Release Party' to your bucket list...

Then check it off by attending one this fall! https://bit.ly/26OctEvents

Join us at Monte Bello or Lytton Springs to taste your new ATP releases and enjoy the beautiful fall season among the vines.

Lytton Springs: Oct 3rd
Monte Bello: Oct 3rd & 4th

At either event, you'll have the opportunity to taste a selection of w**es from the fall shipment, including our new Alegria Zinfandel, paired with tasty bites.

This is a great opportunity to pick up your shipment and stock up on your favorites before they sell out. We're offering upgraded member discounts for the day, so book your spot before they're gone!