[Hps] Wine tasting at Ridge Vineyards on the afternoon of 4/27

[Nelson, Timothy Knight]

Hi Clive,

I’ve ridden by bicycle from home (La Honda) for events a number of times and it does make the visit even sweeter. I thought about trying to organize a hike from Monte Bello OSP over Black Mountain for those so inclined, but with meetings in the morning, there just won’t be time. I hope you’ll join us, in any case, as it should be a good time!

Tim 

> On Feb 12, 2016, at 6:56 PM, Field, R. Clive <sargon at slac.stanford.edu> wrote:
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> Groups from SLAC and Stanford have been known to walk to Ridge Winery from Rhus Ridge or Hidden Villa. It gives a good workout before tasting. On the way there are views of the bay, as attached, if weather conditions are typical, and even as far north as San Francisco and the Bay Bridge. I don’t know if the groups have managed to walk back after the event. . .
> -Clive
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Hps [mailto:hps-bounces at jlab.org] On Behalf Of Nelson, Timothy Knight
> Sent: Friday, February 12, 2016 6:16 PM
> To: hps at jlab.org
> Subject: [Hps] Wine tasting at Ridge Vineyards on the afternoon of 4/27
> 
> Dear HPS friends and colleagues,
> 
> I am pleased to see that a number of you are planning to stay for the Dark Sectors 2016 workshop after the HPS collaboration meeting at SLAC. In order to enjoy a relaxing Wednesday afternoon, which will be much needed in the middle of this busy week, I would like to propose a visit to one of the most famous vineyards and wineries in California, which is in the Santa Cruz Mountains only about 30 minutes from SLAC:
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> https://www.ridgewine.com/visit/monte-bello/
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> Ridge became internationally renowned for their flagship wine, the Monte Bello, which is a "left-bank” Bordeaux-style field blend that successfully competed against some of the finest wines from France and the US in the notorious 1976 “Judgement of Paris” blind tasting:
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> https://www.ridgewine.com/about/explore/judgment-of-paris/
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> Ridge is a leading proponent of non-interventionist, “pre-industrial” winemaking and is known, along with this region in general, for a simpler and more European style of wine than is typical of the more famous Napa and Sonoma regions.  Meanwhile, the scenery at Ridge, looking down on the entire Bay Area on one side and the Pacific Ocean on the other, is absolutely spectacular.
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> While the public tasting room at Ridge is not open on weekdays, it is possible to reserve a hosted visit, lasting 90-120 minutes, including a vineyard walk (weather permitting) and tour, a 5-wine flight tasting (including the current vintage of Monte Bello - $175/bottle) and individually plated cheese and tapenade.  The cost will be between $30 and $45 per person depending upon how large our group is.  
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> If you are interested in enjoying a relaxing afternoon together over some good wine, please RSVP at this Evite link, or contact me directly if you prefer:
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> http://evite.me/zVwDsQN3us
> 
> Cheers,
> Tim
> 
> P.S.  For a better idea of the range of wines offered, see here:
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> https://www.ridgewine.com/shop/
> 
> … and for an idea of the scenery and experience, some photographs of the Monte Bello vineyards, winery, and tasting room:
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> <P1010698 Moffett x Black Mtn descent May 11 2014 ed.jpg>