We use cookies to provide the best possible experience. See our cookie policy for more information.

PortfolioWineSpiritsExperiencesEditorialFONDATADelivery
  • All Producers

Ridge Vineyards

Best known for its iconic Monte Bello, Ridge Vineyards makes some of California’s finest wines – particularly Cabernet Sauvignon and Zinfandel. Long a pioneer of sustainable farming and minimal-intervention winemaking, Ridge makes an extensive range from Sonoma County and the Santa Cruz Mountains.

It was a doctor called Osea Perrone who first planted a vineyard at Monte Bello, near the top of a ridge in the Santa Cruz Mountains. He purchased 180 acres here in 1885, building terraces and planting vines on the steep slopes, and constructing the original winery (that is still in use today), dug out of the mountainside and reaching down three floors. The first wine made under the Monte Bello name was produced in 1892. 

Ridge

Filter

Please wait

We are preparing your content...

    Related articles

    Related articles
    • https://images.ctfassets.net/iv9w9q8xwqpv/6eWoD5pnT5yk05xwW2e1Kt/947da2b9d7af56a943ee1281d3b4f8e4/hero_image.jpg
      winesBurgundy 2023: by producer
    • https://images.ctfassets.net/iv9w9q8xwqpv/1DsPaBuhCRtEe5jYgbCnuR/252e6b5f65f681371047ad3835eed203/Burgundy_2022_by_producer.jpg
      winesBurgundy 2022: by producer
    • https://images.ctfassets.net/iv9w9q8xwqpv/4woD6nFBlEJWX45bCJtd0c/06f6171a02ae02982d14b8fc8e02daf0/schrader-cellars-clonal-cabernet-sauvignon-1-1.png
      winesTalking clonal Cabernet with Schrader Cellars
    • https://images.ctfassets.net/iv9w9q8xwqpv/4PgpRcAffRhaum5Bf2ZWaH/15494f8474155846fc073fc954e4b361/burgundy-2021-full-vintage-report.jpg
      winesBurgundy 2021: a wine-grower’s vintage
    • https://images.ctfassets.net/iv9w9q8xwqpv/5LJbTu8yNmPix8HbcKReLu/a0a1f4b4e70d02b92cf36175f6d0b997/venissa-matteo-bisol-fighting-the-tide.jpg
      winesFighting the tide: Venissa’s quest to save Venice’s vineyards
    • https://images.ctfassets.net/iv9w9q8xwqpv/4Ew4IMSZWYrQQbkGtomejk/6b578863920ca8895a3e021b7811a394/nature-of-numbers-paul-hobbs-on-alcohol.jpg
      winesThe nature of the numbers: Paul Hobbs on alcohol
    • https://images.ctfassets.net/iv9w9q8xwqpv/3YKGq6dAWAaVB0aRYehdq/ce9b25060ef36913b4ae57f9451fea95/everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-macallan.jpg
      spiritsEverything you need to know about The Macallan
    • https://images.ctfassets.net/iv9w9q8xwqpv/6KAeyq5FZKSJe4uqP8kAGf/3fac732967d80441120f724dff5ec594/history-vermouth-cocktails-shaken-not-stirred.jpg
      spiritsThe history of vermouth in cocktails: shaken not stirred
    Why F+R?
    Store
    Store your collection in our bonded warehouse, only paying tax and duty if or when you arrange delivery.
    Deliver
    We sell wines and spirits to customers and clients in over 60 countries and can organise delivery to almost anywhere on the planet.
    Sell
    With effortless listing, promotion to our extensive network and valuation advice, there's no easier way to sell wine and spirits in your collection
    About us
    Our locations
    Meet the team
    Careers
    Contact us
    Our services
    Delivery
    Storage
    Selling wine and spirits
    FAQs
    Release updates
    Terms of sale
    Privacy policy
    Modern slavery statement
    Sustainability
    Get the best F+R delivered in your inbox
    Subscribe to our emails
    Ⓒ 1994-2025 Fine+Rare Wines Ltd

    Sign in or Sign up
    Portfolio
    Experiences
    Editorial
    Hong Kong Retail
    FONDATA
    Delivery
    Are you over the legal age to purchase alcohol?
    You must be over the legal age to view this page. Please verify your age to enter.