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utzoo!decvax!harpo!npois!cbosg!bob
Tue Apr  6 08:53:15 1982
Ridge Vineyards
Ridge is primarily known for the quality of its Zinfandels.
They currently offer Zinfandels from about 10 different vineyards
located throughout Northern California.  However, before
rushing off to the local wine store to buy some you should
know that some bottles are labeled "Late Harvest" and are
extremely sweet dessert type wines.  If you like this type
of wine, they are supposed to be top quality; but if you
are looking for a "normal" dry Zinfandel, avoid them.
Ridge also produces 2 Cabernets and a Merlot/Cabernet blend.
The York Creek bottlings are generally considered above average
and sell in the $12-$15 range (in California).  The Monte Bello
cabernet is the top of the line and is priced accordingly.
The 1976 Monte Bello is rumored to be one of the best cabernets
of the decade and is very expensive and rare.  Most Ridge
cabernets require substantial cellaring before they reach their peak.
I read somewhere that Ridge was satred circa 1960 by partners who
were (are?) among our brethern at SRI.  I don't know if they still
are connected with the operation.  Tastings are open to the public
on Wednesday and Saturday mornings (11-2 I think).  The winery sits
high on the ridge above Cupertino and the view of the South Bay area
is magnificent.  When I was there (in December), they tasted about
12 different bottles and the people were very nice.  You can get
directions from them by writing to Ridge Vineyards, 17100 Monte Bello Rd.,
Cupertino, or (probably) by calling them.
			Bob Flandrena
			cbosg!bob
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