2023 Ridge, Santa Cruz Mountains Cabernet Sauvignon

Ridge Vineyards presents its 2023 Santa Cruz Mountains Cabernet Sauvignon, a blend predominantly of Cabernet Sauvignon with Merlot and Petit Verdot, offering a nuanced expression of this esteemed AVA. Sourced from high-elevation vineyards like Bates Ranch, Fellom Ranch, and Vidovich, this wine embodies the cool maritime climate and diverse soils characteristic of California's first recognized mountain appellation. The 2023 vintage, marked by a cool, wet spring and extended, mild summer, led to a delayed yet quality-driven harvest, promising a wine of vibrant acidity and elegant structure. Ridge's "pre-industrial" winemaking philosophy, utilizing native yeasts and minimal intervention, ensures an authentic reflection of its mountain origins. This release, a return to an appellation blend, distinctively captures the varied terroir of the Santa Cruz Mountains through Ridge's renowned craft.