This event is set to be a highlight of The Bottle Shop’s 2025 calendar as we invite you to join in tasting wines from one of California’s most sort after producers.
£129 per person
Ridge Vineyards is one of the greatest vineyard estates in the world. Founded in 1885 it emerged post Prohibition to become a powerhouse producer in the top echelons of Californian winemaking. With a diverse portfolio it is their extraordinary old vine Zinfandels and classic single vineyard Bordeaux blends which have commanded worldwide attention and acclaim. Their Monte Bello vineyard has often been called America’s First Growth, as it is the finest domestic example of a classic Bordeaux blend in which Cabernet Sauvignon always predominates. The 2000 vintage was recently served at The State Banquet for President Trump at Windsor Castle.
Their (100-year-old plus) old vine Zinfandel cuvées and blends – led by the Geyserville and Lytton Springs vineyards – are as good as any in the State.
Ridge undertakes only a handful of public events in the year, so we are incredibly lucky to have secured a dinner and tasting with such an icon at The Old Bridge. Katie Blakley, Ridge Vineyards International Sales Manager, will guide us through their range and philosophy, and we will showcase examples of these stately old vine Zinfandel blends, along with their rare estate Chardonnay, (as well as some other varietal surprises), finishing with a mature vintage of the great Monte Bello. This is one of the finest wine events of recent years and we expect demand to be high.
The Menu
Canapés
California roll with soy, pickled ginger and wasabi
Beef Carpaccio with rocket and horseradish
Tempura prawn with lime mayonnaise
Gruyère cheese Gougère with basil oil
To Start
Beetroot and gin cured gravadlax with dill crème fraiche and pickled cucumber
Main
Venison haunch with confit potato, glazed parsnip, charred tenderstem and blackberry reduction
To Finish
Chiffon cake with mocha ice cream and lemon syrup
If you have any special requests, dietary requirements or would like to sit with anyone in particular, please contact us on 01480 424300.
Why not finish your evening perfectly by staying with us? We offer £30 off our normal rate for our event guests, call us to book your stay.