Winery & Vineyards
History
History
Continuity and Place
Established in 1978, Pine Ridge Vineyards produces classically proportioned, expressive wines that embody their history and distinct place of origin.
Pine Ridge founder Gary Andrus, inspired by the illustrious wines of Bordeaux, believed in the Napa Valley’s potential to produce wines of similar stature. He planted the property’s original namesake vineyard on a steeply terraced hillside flanked by a dramatic ridgeline of pine trees in the Stags Leap District. Gary’s pioneering efforts with this first vineyard were met with tremendous success as the Bordeaux varietals he planted – Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Malbec, Petit Verdot – thrived and produced wines of great distinction. In the following years, Pine Ridge continued to acquire exceptional vineyard sites across the region. Today, the Estate’s 200-acres span over five renowned Napa Valley appellations – Stags Leap District, Rutherford, Oakville, Carneros and Howell Mountain.
CELEBRATING 35 YEARS
In 1978, a remarkable vineyard took shape in a small valley on the Silverado Trail alongside apine forest that climbs the western hillside of Napa Valley’s storied Stags Leap District. Each year, the wines of Pine Ridge carry a sense of this place and its history. Now, at the time of the winery’s 35th anniversary, the estate vineyards span 200 acres across five renowned appellations – Stags Leap District, Oakville, Rutherford, Howell Mountain and Carneros.
To commemorate our 35th anniversary, we invite you to our Vineyard Dinner Series, a trio of exclusive dining experiences presenting our appellation wines in the vineyards in which they are grown. Dine and enjoy live music among the vines of our stunning, prized vineyards across the Napa Valley. Each event begins with a reception at our winery in the Stags Leap District. Guests are then chauffeured to our featured vineyard location to indulge in an intimate 3-course gourmet dinner prepared by Winery Chef Janet Sheehan, paired with library and current vintages of our acclaimed appellation Cabernet Sauvignons.
Saturday, June 29: Dos Olivos Vineyard, Oakville
Saturday, August 3: Rutherford Ridge Vineyard, Rutherford
Saturday, September 21: Las Posadas Vineyard, Howell Mountain
5:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Exclusive to 50 guests each event
$300 per person ($290 per person, club members)
To reserve your place, please contact 707.257.4717 or events@pineridgewine.com. For more information about the Vineyard Dinner Series, click here or visit our Upcoming Events page.
Philosophy
Estate Vineyard Distinction
Poised, balanced and classically proportioned, the expressive wines born from our estate vineyards spanning the Napa Valley reflect a distinctive Old World approach to winemaking coupled with a commitment to future sustainability and innovation.
The desire to uncover and showcase the exceptional qualities of the diverse estate vineyards that span 200-acres across five appellations is the core of the Pine Ridge winemaking philosophy. A thirty year relationship with the land brings a deeply layered knowledge of the specific climates, soils and vines of each vineyard. Over the years, a deep knowledge and savoir-faire has developed of which rootstocks do best in each respective vineyard, specific block requirements to produce the most optimal fruit and what each vineyard contributes to the flavor profile of the wines. Every season brings new knowledge and understanding to apply and continuously fine tune the entire growing and production process in order to encourage the fruit – and the wines – a purity of flavor distinct to their site.