Good article by Asimov in NYT re Ridge's 50th anniversary

http://www.nytimes.com/2010/03/03/dinin ... nted=2&hpw

If James Laube doesn't like Ridge's wines, James Laube is an ass.

-Paul W.

I caught that article this morning and very much enjoyed it.

Geez! Only 50!!?? Seems like they've been top of the list forever!

I live 30 minutes' drive from the foot of Montebello Road, therefore roughly an hour from the winery.
I've been up there in a rainstorm - which is magnificent to see, with the clouds falling down the ravines, and the vineyards fading into the mist - and on a clear day, when you can see miles and miles and miles - but not the ocean, it's just over the top of the ridge.
I raced sports cars for more than 20 years. Montebello Road is FUN!!

Oh, btw, I like the wine, too.

John