Copper Ridge Vineyards

The most pronounced varietals in this blend are Zinfandel for structure and richness. Petite Verdot for color and tannin. Merlot and Cab Franc for aromatics, and a splash of Cabernet Sauvignon.

92 PTS WILFRED WONG. Simply an incredible zin, the elegant '06 Ridge Lytton Springs leaps past all comers as it exudes superior ripe berry flavors; succulent on the palate with excellent energy.

95 PTS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED, WINE SPECTATOR The 05 shows great balance, depth, elegance and finesse. Shows lots of spicy, toasty, smoky oak, but also plenty of rich, vibrant, smooth & concentrated pear.

Loaded with alluring aromas, the '99 Rabbit Ridge Viognier offers a full regiment of peach, floral flavors; this is superb wine with milder Asian cuisines.

90 PTS WILFRED WONG. The '00 Ridge Santa Cruz Chardonnay is creamy, buttery and rich; lots of oak and baked apples; Good with cream-sauced pastas and roasted chicken and rosemary.

SILVER MEDAL Riverside International Wine Comp (2013 vintage). Features flavors of mango, pineapple, ripe pear; mineral notes, spice & green apple. A great representation of Lake County wine.

SILVER MEDAL Riverside International Wine Comp (2013 vintage). Flavors of grapefruit, tangerine citrus, guava. Crisp, and well balanced, with richness and a long finish.

91 PTS WILFRED WONG.

87 PTS WILFRED WONG. A fine mix of ripe fruit and sweet oak, the '08 Goose Ridge Red Wine show just how well winemakers can fashion their wines; well balanced on all fronts.

95 PTS WINE SPECTATOR. The '06 Ridge Monte Bello Chard has wonderful perfumed, floral aromas of honeysuckle, lavender, ripe pear and apple; reveals layers of fruit and light spicy, toasty oak nuances.

90 PTS WILFRED WONG. A terrific red, the almost Old World '06 Everett Ridge Syrah plays both sides of the pond (the Atlantic Ocean) with flavors of sweet earth and fully ripened black fruits.

87 PTS WINE ENTHUSIAST. The '06 Diablita Zin-a Zinfandel is ripe, almost overripe, with a taste of raisins in the finish; very flavorful in berries and cedar; nice with grilled fare.

SILVER MEDAL, 2009 SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE WINE COMP. Tantalizingly ripe, the stylish '07 Shannon Ridge Winery Zinfandel offers pretty red fruit flavors that stay ripe but not over-the-top; tasty.

92 PTS WILFRED WONG.

92 PTS WINE SPECTATOR. The '06 Black Ridge San Andreas Red is savory with wild berry, currant and black cherry; nice touches of cedary oak, dill and black licorice that gives it complexity.

87 PTS WILFRED WONG. Medium ruby; fine red fruit, ripe; medium bodied; dusty, very good; medium finish.

91 PTS WILFRED WONG. A far ranging red, the exotic '06 Ridge Pagani Ranch Zinfandel offers ripe red and black fruit flavors along with dried, brown leaves and sweet earth; a wine with loads of gusto.

91 PTS WILFRED WONG. A highly extracted, yet balanced zin, the formidable '06 Ridge York zonks the palate with plenty of blackberry flavors along with a healthy push of powerful tannins; long, lusty.

97+ PTS WINE ADVOCATE. The '05 Ridge Monte Bello offers a dense purple color, an extraordinary bouquet of spring flowers, blueberries, creme de cassis, black fruits, and a hint of oak.

89 PTS WILFRED WONG. A nifty effort, the racy, green apple, mineral-scented '10 Shannon Ridge Ranch Collection Chardonnay is a spot-on effort with this omnipresent varietal; bright in the finish.

88 PTS WILFRED WONG. Starts out understated, the clearly varietal '09 Shannon Ridge Sauvignon Blanc dances on the palate with flavors of dried citrus and melon; crisp in the finish.

90 PTS WINE SPECTATOR. The '06 Ridge Santa Cruz Mtns Chardonnay is smooth, rich and creamy, complex and concentrated, with layers of spice, fig, honeysuckle and honeydew melon; clean and refreshing.

89 PTS CALIFORNIA GRAPEVINE. The '03 Ridge York Creek Zinfandel is big, forward, rich, jammy, ripe black raspberry fruit flavors and full tannin; lingering aftertaste; highly recommended.

89 PTS WILFRED WONG. Very ripe and rich, the raspberry, oak scented '03 Ridge Del Carlo Zinfandel offers fine balance and style; long and layered on the palate, this wine has wonderful personality.

91 PTS CONNOISSEURS' GUIDE. The '03 Ridge Geyserville is very ripe, very deep and quite friendly at one and the same time; brings together loads of brambly, blackberry fruit, and creamy oak.

91 PTS WILFRED WONG. Enticing and creamy, the delicious '02 Ridge Santa Cruz Mountains Chardonnay exhibits excellent spiced peach, nectarines flavors; excellent with grill swordfish or halibut.

92 PTS WILFRED WONG. Can a zin in this modern world of over-the-top-behaviors win a beauty contest? The red-fruited and aromatic '05 Ridge York Creek Zinfandel is a superb effort; racy and fine.

The Ridge Cabernet has lush full flavors with hints of berry, cassis and oak; aged for two years to soften the tannins and provide balance; this wine is a lovely example of cool climate cab.

SILVER MEDAL, 2003 LOS ANGELES COUNTY FAIR WINE COMP. Bright and charming, the ripe melon, citrusy '01 Everett Ridge Sauvignon Blanc exhibits fine acidity and a lasting finish; a wine of fine merit.

90 PTS WILFRED WONG. A wine with excellent density, the rich, mountain-like '04 Ridge Chardonnay delivers ripe fruit and sweet creamy notes; a fine choice with grilled halibut and a reduction sauce.

Rustic and tough in its youth, the '93 Ridge Santa Cruz Cabernet has tamed itself to become a great foil for a herb accented porterhouse steak; this a great chance to enjoy a cab with a bit of age.

92 PTS WINE ENTHUSIAST. The '06 Everett Ridge Zinfandel is strong and spicy and tannic, with profuse wild berry, pine cone, red currant, cherry liqueur and cola flavors; piquant with Indian spices.

A rustic and full bodied effort, the '89 Ridge York Creek Cabernet has softened and become a very good drinking wine; enjoy with a perfectly ripened triple creme Explorateur!

Elegant and balanced, with fleshy notes of plum and black cherry on the palate. Firm on the finish, this 1998 will age nicely for several years.

Easy and fine, the Rabbit Ridge Barrel Cuvee Cabernet is ripe, firm and everything a good cab should be; serve with rustic American meat dishes and lots of home style potatoes.

92 PTS ROBERT PARKER, JR. The explosively rich '99 Ridge Lytton Springs Zinfandel offers a knock-out nose of black fruits, wood, minerals, and licorice; full-bodied, concentrated personality.

91 PTS WILFRED WONG. With a superb concentration of apricots, the appealing '06 Greenwood Ridge Vyds Late Harvest Riesling takes its place amognst the top dessert wines in the world; long and sweet.

Soft and endearing, the ripe and fruit-forward Rabbit Ridge Barrel Cuvee Merlot is a good solid example of this varietal; great with game birds and lighter meats; perfect for current enjoyment.

An almost massive red wine, the '98 Rabbit Ridge Grand Reserve Merlot packs so much power and depth that it can take on two raw steaks all by itself; serve it with rich and lavish meat dishes.

88 PTS WINE SPECTATOR The '95 Ridge Merlot Santa Cruz Mountains is austere and well-crafted, with a tight range of currant, cedar and tobacco flavors and mild, well-integrated tannins.

Dark red berry flavors with notes of earth and spice; delicious flavors of spice, mocha and chushed fruits; great to pair with braised meats or hearty cheeses.

Produced from old vines. Loaded with blueberry & raspberry flavors! Very Limited!

Stop! Aged 4 years in small oak barrels. Ripe cherry & plums with loads of spice on the palate.

Up-front and fruit forward, the easy-going '00 Rabbit Ridge Barrel Cuvee Zinfandel exhibits bright raspberry fruit; the wine's soft palate make it a great match with lighter meat dishes.

87 PTS WILFRED WONG. Deeper than many Chianti Classicos, the '99 Rabbit Ridge Reserve Sangiovese is a wine of excellent zestiness and dried fruit flavors; pair this wine Bolognese pasta.

An almost rough hewn merlot, the '99 Rabbit Ridge Sonoma Reserve is a wine of rich density and fine followthrough; slightly charred this wine mates will with rustic winter stews.

Crisp and bracing, with ample herb, citrus and mineral elements that stay long on the finish.

86 PTS WILFRED WONG. Nicely built, the weighty '06 Greenwood Ridge Vyds Sauvignon Blanc bring an appealing note of fragrance to the fore; ripe and lasting on the palate; delivers in the finish.

No mystery here, just a great summertime sipping wine. Light & delicate, perfect for a picnic.

A fine Rhone-style blend, the '98 Rabbit Ridge Allure, made from Syrah, Grenache and Cinsault is fresh, grapey and quite delicious; Rabbit Ridge is one of California's finest red wine producers.

A powerful wine, the '99 Rabbit Ridge Reserve OVZ is a red wine with real stuffing; full-bodied and long, this wine will stand up to anything including the gamiest of entrees.

92 PTS WILFRED WONG A clear reason to believe that the Mendocino Ridge AVA will be one of the best in the U.S. The '97 Greenwood Ridge Merlot pinpoints the balance between power and elegance.

89 PTS CONNOISSEURS' GUIDE. The '06 Greenwood Ridge Vyds Scherrer Vyds Zinfandel delivers plenty of vital blackberry fruit in its aromas; a style more reminiscent of what Zinfandel was in the past.

93 PTS WILFRED WONG. The '92 Ridge Monte Bello is a powerful wine of great depth and boldness; still chewy after all these years, this wine delivers a plethora of flavors that pleasingly last.

91 PTS WILFRED WONG. Blustery and powerful, the weighty '00 Ridge Geyserville shows up with a very ripe, jammy presence; try this omnivorous wine with a hunter's stew with lots of black pepper!

Ripe and quite succulent; bright cherry, and black currant flavors with a touch of vanilla spice; GREAT VALUE!

GOLD MEDAL, 2002 CALIFORNIA STATE FAIR. The '00 Silver Ridge Cabernet comes onto the palate with no edges and a pleasing personality; this is a good choice for chicken wings and home styled potatoes.

Almost a reward within itself, the Rabbit Ridge Sonoma Zinfandel is a full flavored affair and one that is ready to tame the most savory of stews; excellent with cheese too.

GOLD MEDAL, 2009 SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE WINE COMP. Impressively rich, the delectable '07 Greenwood Ridge Vyds Pinot Noir offers tasty, ripe fruit flavors that last long and actively on the palate.

BRONZE MEDAL, 2010 SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE WINE COMP. The Greenwood Ridge Vyds White Riesling is bright and lively with excellent acidity; a touch of sweetness in the finish.

85 PTS WILFRED WONG. A nifty wine, the '01 Rabbit Ridge Barrel Cuvee Chardonnay is an easy wine to enjoy; pleasing with pear and core fruit flavors, this is a wine that lasts nicely on the palate.

Full bodied, rich toasty oak with hints of butter cream and vanilla. Deep pear and apple flavors with a touch of spice on the finish. Great Wine.

Aromas of dark berries, vanilla and spice. Flavors include Bing cherry, raspberry and vanilla. 13.9% ABV.