{"title":"Ridge Vineyards","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"2019-ridge-pagani-zin","title":"'22 Ridge Pagani Ranch Zin","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 2022 Zinfandel Pagani Ranch is a blend of 82% Zinfandel, 9% Alicante Bouschet, 5% Petite Sirah and 4% Mataro. It has layered scents of blueberry preserves, yellow peach, toasted coconut and floral perfume. The palate combines generous, layered, fragrant flavors with silky tannins and bursts of mouthwatering acidity, and it has a long, expressive finish. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e- Erin Brooks, Sep 2024\u003cbr\u003eReviewed by:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Wine Advocate\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- 94 pts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn extra-bold and full-bodied wine that stays balanced and fresh due to moderate tannins and some cranberry-like acidity. Huge aromas of crushed cherries, strawberries and blackberries, then the ripeness of jam without the sweetness. It’s a blockbuster in terms of concentration, but not too heavy or tannic. Drink or hold. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e- James Suckling, Sep 2024\u003cbr\u003eReviewed by:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eJames Suckling\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- 93 pts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 2022 Zinfandel Pagani Ranch smells like the freshest orange juice imaginable. Dump that orange juice on a pile of smashed blueberries and pulverized rocks, then crush some rosemary in your palm over the top of the whole ordeal, and you’ll get an idea of the uniquely Pagani expression here. The old vines convey so much depth and seriousness. There’s ample nuance and energy to burn. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e-Billy Norris, Sep 2024\u003cbr\u003eReviewed by:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eVinous\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- 93 pts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SGWS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40761359433911,"sku":"","price":49.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0553\/4901\/8807\/files\/images_13.png?v=1787870063"},{"product_id":"18-ridge-estate-cab-sauv","title":"2023 Ridge Estate Cab Sauv","description":"\u003cul class=\"pipProdProReviews_list\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"pipProdProReviews_item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"pipProdProReviews_rating\"\u003e95 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"pipProdProReviews_name\"\u003eDecanter\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pipProdProReviews_review\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClassic mountain Cabernet Sauvignon, it’s a cool vintage in a very cool site, and at Monte Bello this harvest finished in the middle of November. It has all the timeless notes of California mountain herbals, bay leaf, eucalyptus and manzanita and purple sage. It’s intensely focused, and the tannins are prominent. But elegance is the watchword here. Woodland berries, and sumac with white pepper and a glimpse of lemon zest. Brilliant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"pipProdProReviews_item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"pipProdProReviews_rating\"\u003e95 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"pipProdProReviews_name\"\u003eJeb Dunnuck\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pipProdProReviews_review\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom Monte Bello, with 19% Merlot and small additions of Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot, harvested in late October and November due to the coolness of the vintage, the 2023 Cabernet Sauvignon Estate saw extended fermentations and is light-bodied and elegant, made from the most approachable lots of this famous site. Red fruit-dominant, it offers firm, expansive tannins, oak spice, and sharp acidity, dazzling in cranberry, clove, and cedar. This will benefit from further aging and sing for another 15-plus years. Enjoy best 2030-2038.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"pipProdProReviews_item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"pipProdProReviews_rating\"\u003e94 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"pipProdProReviews_name\"\u003eJames Suckling\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pipProdProReviews_review\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn elegant year for this medium-bodied wine that's a junior to Ridge Monte Bello cabernet. So poised, flavorful, savory and well-balanced, with fine-grained tannins supporting black-olive, black-cherry, bay-leaf, cocoa and iron flavors. Moderate alcohol at 13.4%. Drink now or hold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"pipProdProReviews_item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"pipProdProReviews_rating\"\u003e94\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"pipProdProReviews_name\"\u003eRobert Parker's Wine Advocate\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pipProdProReviews_review\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2023 Cabernet Sauvignon Estate opens with a dark-fruited, slightly dusty and herbal bouquet framed by American oak notes that are already remarkably integrated. The mouthfeel is suave and tense, balancing tensile energy with ample textural breadth. The finish succinctly captures the vintage's characteristics, giving equal weight to vibrant energy, tenacious yet refined tannins and Ridge's classically structured style. This is an exceptional bottling, and while it is somewhat approachable now, a bit more time in the bottle to further integrate its élevage would be beneficial.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"SGWS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40819555106999,"sku":"","price":89.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0553\/4901\/8807\/files\/20261003_110028.jpg?v=1791043360"},{"product_id":"ridge-grenache-blanc","title":"'23 Ridge Grenache Blanc","description":"\u003cul class=\"pipProdProReviews_list\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"pipProdProReviews_item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"pipProdProReviews_rating\"\u003e94\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"pipProdProReviews_name\"\u003eJeb Dunnuck\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pipProdProReviews_review\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Ridge team started making 2023 Grenache Blanc with the 2018 vintage, winemaker John Olney impressed by the fruit he could find in Paso Robles. Able to source from three sites, Fossil Creek, Adelaida, and Halter Ranch, all on the appellation's west side, it includes 14% Picpoul Blanc and 2% Roussanne. Before this, the only white wine Ridge ever made was Chardonnay from Monte Bello Estate. Fermented in barrel, both American and French, and aged partly in concrete and clay amphorae, it is elegant yet concentrated, with lasting acidity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"pipProdProReviews_item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"pipProdProReviews_rating\"\u003e93\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"pipProdProReviews_name\"\u003eJames Suckling\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pipProdProReviews_review\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrilliant acidity backs up subtle, savory and fresh citrus flavors in this full-bodied and well-balanced Rhone-style white. Aromas like a hay field, lanolin and dry earth meet tangy apricot, lime zest, mineral and almond flavors on a broad but lively texture. Includes 14% picpoul and 2% roussanne grapes. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Renegade","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40819570966711,"sku":"","price":34.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0553\/4901\/8807\/files\/images_14.png?v=1787870037"},{"product_id":"ridge-estate-chard","title":"'23 Ridge Estate Chardonnay","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e100 points Virginie Boone (JebDunnuck.com)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: \"The 2023 Chardonnay Estate is a unicorn wine, with the acids naturally occurring with ease in this cool, long, extended growing season that the wine world is rightfully excited about, producing wines of tremendous elegance and balance, sourced entirely from Monte Bello Estate. The minerality is off the charts, exuberantly defining the wine after a barrel fermentation of nine months on the lees in 85% American and 15% French oak, 15% of it new. Gorgeously lengthy and bright, winemaker John Olney recommends that for primary fruit, it's best to drink through the first 7-8 years; for fans of later-aging wines, wait 20 years. I adore this wine. Drink: 2025-2045. (Apr 2025)\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e95 points Owen Bargreen\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: \"The 2023 ‘Estate’ Chardonnay is entirely sourced from the famed Monte Bello Vineyard. Coming from this cooler vintage, the wine was stored in a combination of American oak, French oak and Amphorae before bottling. Challah bread and vanilla creme brûlée all mark the nose alongside banana and hints of ripe mango. The palate is plush, ripe and laden with minerality. Very seamless throughout the drinking experience, with a light dusting of salinity and fat mouthfeel, this combination of richness and freshness really makes it sing. Glorious now, enjoy over the next eight to ten years. Drink: 2025-2033. (Mar 2025)\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e94 points Matthew Luczy (\u003ci\u003eWine Advocate\u003c\/i\u003e)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: \"One of the finest expressions of this bottling in recent memory, the 2023 Chardonnay Estate Monte Bello Vineyard was matured mainly in neutral American and French oak with a 20% addition of new wood equally divided between the two origins. It exudes a classically broad, creamy bouquet with notable focus and floral overtones, pleasantly accented by a touch of reduction. The palate is rich and enveloping yet admirably lifted by invigorating acidity that carries through the textural, caramelized finish. Drink: 2025-2031. (8\/21\/25)\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SGWS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47188973781224,"sku":null,"price":74.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0553\/4901\/8807\/files\/images_12.png?v=1787869609"},{"product_id":"2023-ridge-monte-bello","title":"2023 Ridge Monte Bello","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eVinous Media: 99 Points\u003c\/b\u003e “Quite simply, the 2023 Monte Bello is brilliant. It’s an unbelievably expressive wine in every way. Stunningly pure and delineated, the 2023 is an infinitely layered, complex, concentrated Monte Bello that attains superb balance and powerful concentration without a shred of excess weight. Dark blue-toned fruit, bay leaf, blood orange, crushed rocks and chalk press on with confidence through an epically long finish. The extended growing season meant that much of the Merlot in the vineyard never fully ripened, hence the higher percentage of Cabernet Sauvignon (89%) in the blend. Cool conditions and long hangtime not only imbued the 2023 with immeasurable depth, it also cemented the hallmark cedary freshness that lifts Monte Bello like few other wines in the world. This is a Monte Bello for the ages. Drinking Window 2030 – 2063.” -Billy Norris (June 2026)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWine Advocate: 99 Points\u003c\/b\u003e “The 2023 Monte Bello is the definition of classicism across every metric, seamlessly fusing a slow-moving, even-keeled profile with an enviable combination of charm, assertion and effortlessness. The nose opens with a perfect melange of red and black berries, framed by classically informed toasted, herbal and graphite flourishes, along with youthful vanilla undertones that meld with floral notes after aeration. The palate is simultaneously seamless, supple, juicy and firm, before moving into a long finish that is expansive yet expertly controlled, riding on a chassis of ultra-refined, chalky tannins. I had one bottle open for multiple days and saw nothing but an upward trajectory, with notable oak integration relative to its first-day showing. Additionally, I retasted the wine out of magnum in the context of a vertical spanning back to 1971, which only solidified my belief that this could prove to be one of the all-time greatest iterations of Monte Bello. It will be worth cellaring for a decade, at minimum, and should drink beautifully for at least the next three after that. The blend is 89% Cabernet Sauvignon, 9% Merlot and 2% Petit Verdot, and the wine achieved 13.2% natural alcohol.” -Matthew Luczy (April 2026)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOwenBargreen.com: 99 Points\u003c\/b\u003e “A spellbinding Cabernet Sauvignon, the 2023 ‘Monte Bello’ was initially blended from 30 lots in the Monte Bello Vineyard. From a slightly cooler vintage, the 2023 has a slightly larger portion of Merlot (9%) added. It offers cool wintergreen notes on the nose alongside sandalwood, orange bell pepper, and fresh sage that combines with shades of boysenberry compote on this intoxicating nose. The palate is lush and round with a terrific mouthfeel and loads of mouth-watering finesse. Showing stunning length, this beauty really needs a year or two in the bottle before savoring. Drink 2028-2050.” -Owen Bargreen (February 2026)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWilfred Wong: 98 Points\u003c\/b\u003e “The 2023 Ridge Monte Bello Santa Cruz Mountains is deep ruby with concentrated purple hues; captivating pine forest aromas layered with abundant blackberry and cassis; medium-bodied yet remarkably structured, showing both restraint and underlying power; dry, with fine acidity and impeccable balance; vibrant cassis and blackberry flavors unfold with precision, supported by firm, integrated oak nuances that add depth and complexity; beautifully composed with a firm, seamless, and exceptionally long, lingering finish. (Best Served: 2030-2055)” -Wilfred Wong (March 2026)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJamesSuckling.com: 98 Points\u003c\/b\u003e “Haunting aromas of tobacco leaves, iron and graphite lead to potent, concentrated black olive, black cherry, wild sage and cocoa flavors in this fresh, brilliant classic from an elegant vintage. Aged in 100% new oak barrels, about 95% American. It’s tight and closed but bursting with potential. Unusually low in alcohol at 13.2%. Drinkable now if you want to, but it’ll be much better with time. Best from 2033.” -Jim Gordon (March 2026)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWine Spectator: 97 Points\u003c\/b\u003e “Closed and brooding now, with a deep well of inky-dark black currant and blackberry reduction flavors encased in roasted mesquite and bay leaf accents. A ramrod of ferrous minerality courses through, while chaparral, sanguine and cedar notes permeate the finish. The chiseled, mouthwatering cut on the finish is the final sign that this will sit in stasis for some time. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Petit Verdot. Best from 2035 through 2055.” -James Molesworth (June 2026)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDecanter: 97 Points\u003c\/b\u003e “A super volcanic site at the top of the mountain, the Monte Bello is comprised of 80 sub fermentations, rich, structured, ageable and intense. These are wines built to last 20-50 years. Intense mountain garrigue, as California bay and eucalyptus, wild thyme and intense purple florals all swirl in harmony. Sappy purple fruits and wintergreen mint leaves soar from the wine’s aromatics. The texture is mouthcoating in spite of the serious tannins, it’s lively as red and black fruits combine, highlighted by a blood orange pith.” -Clive Pursehouse (February 2026)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJebDunnuck.com: 96 Points\u003c\/b\u003e “The tremendously impressive 2023 Monte Bello blends 89% Cabernet Sauvignon, 9% Merlot, and 2% Petit Verdot, assembled together after a cold spring and long hangtime. Bay leaf, cedar, and warm baking spices accent a light-bodied frame of structured tannins and high-toned acidity, blended as usual from highly selected lots and spending nearly two years in barrel. It’s still shedding its youthful skin; enjoy best 2033-2045.” -Virginie Boone (March 2026)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJancisRobinson.com: 17.5+ Points (out of 20)\u003c\/b\u003e “Deep purple. Rich, concentrated dark fruit and a backbone of toasty oak with intense spice. Very tight but with so much promise! Layered fruit, refreshing acidity and heaps of fine-grained tannin. Much more restrained than 2022 – needs another few years to open up.” -Samantha Cole-Johnson (May 2026)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SGWS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67830846456040,"sku":null,"price":299.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0553\/4901\/8807\/files\/20261003_105633.jpg?v=1791043138"}],"url":"https:\/\/shop.claytonwinehouse.com\/collections\/ridge-vineyards.oembed","provider":"Clayton Winehouse","version":"1.0","type":"link"}