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Review:
One of the best-known names in the California wine industry, Ridge Vineyards made its first vintage back in 1962 and has only gotten better and bigger over the years. The 1971 Monte Bello Cabernet Sauvignon won international awards, and the winery's Chardonny and Zinfandel wines have been hugely popular over the years as well. This is a very well-established Santa Cruz winery and an example for all others to try and emulate.
Ridge Vineyards is one of the very best wineries in all of North America, so it's a must-visit location for anyone in Santa Cruz. Tastings are organized on Saturdays and Sundays, but you can call up and make a private weekday reservation if you wish. There are three different tasting experiences, starting at $10 and going up to $25, with the more expensive option including a tasting of the winery's finest creation, the Monte Bello.
Ridge Vineyards, 17100 Montebello Rd, Cupertino, CA 95014, Phone: 408-867-3233
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