Ridge Vineyards - Uncompromising Quality
The history of Ridge Vineyards begins in 1885, when Osea Perrone, a doctor who became a prominent member of San Francisco's Italian community, bought 180 acres near the top of Monte Bello Ridge. He terraced the slopes and planted vineyards; using native limestone, he constructed the Monte Bello Winery, producing the first vintage under that name in 1892. This unique cellar, built into the mountainside on three levels, is Ridge's production facility... Click here to read entire article.
Mount Eden Vineyards & Domaine Eden - Something Old and Something New
Mount Eden Vineyards is located in the Santa Cruz Mountains. It was launched in 1972 on the site of the old Martin Ray Estate which was started in 1945. My first visit to Mount Eden was in the early 1970s. The wines from here are some of the best made in California and I have been tasting, drinking, and writing about them for over 40 years... Click here to read entire article.
Underground Retrospective Issue
DECEMBER/JANUARY 1981
What did we get right and what did we get wrong?
Read our Retrospective Review and find out where we hit the mark and where we missed it back in the winter of 1980. Click here »
In This Issue: One Winedrinker's Opinion, 1978 Red Burgundies, 1977 California Cabernet Sauvignons, Currently Available Brut Champagnes, Coming Attractions. Click here »
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