# Event Details - **Event Name**: An Evening with Ridge Vineyards: Wine & Cheese at Stoa Wine Bar - **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 30 Sep, 2026 at 06:00 pm – Wed, 30 Sep, 2026 at 07:00 pm (+02:00) - **Event Description**: Four wines paired with artisan cheeses & a guided tasting, $75. Add a pour of the Monte Bello that beat Bordeaux, $40. 10% off bottles.About this EventJoin us for a special evening with Ridge Vineyards featuring 4 wines, artisan cheese pairings, discussion, and 10% off bottles to go.Ridge Vineyards is one of California's most iconic and historic producers, renowned for its vineyard-driven wines and legendary Cabernet Sauvignon. This evening will explore the unique character of Ridge through a curated selection of wines paired with artisan cheeses.Stoa's Wine Director, Adam Reinart, will guide guests through the tasting, discussing Ridge's history, vineyard sites, winemaking philosophy, and what makes these wines so distinctive.Featured Wine Lineup2025 Heringer Chenin Blanc2023 Frediani Valdiguié2022 Lytton Springs2023 Estate Cabernet SauvignonEach wine will be thoughtfully paired with an artisan cheese to explore how different varieties, textures, acidity, and tannin interact with food. The cheeses are curated by Tony Princiotta — a cheesemonger's cheesemonger, with three decades spent teaching Angelenos about cheese.🍷 Supplemental Monte Bello TastingWant to experience one of California's most famous wines? For an additional $40 per person, guests can add a pour of the legendary 2022 Monte Bello.Why Monte Bello is specialA 140-year-old mountain vineyard. In 1885, San Francisco physician Osea Perrone planted vines high on Monte Bello Ridge in the Santa Cruz Mountains and built a limestone winery into the mountainside. He made the first Monte Bello in 1892, and Ridge still makes the wine in that same cellar today.The wine that beat France — twice. At the famous 1976 Judgment of Paris, the 1971 Monte Bello went up blind against top Bordeaux and finished fifth. Thirty years later, at the 2006 anniversary rematch held in Napa and London, judges on both continents ranked that same 1971 Monte Bello first overall. Few wines anywhere have a better case for how beautifully they age.A different kind of California Cabernet. The vines climb from 1,600 to 2,700 feet on limestone soils close to the Pacific. That elevation, cool ocean influence, and rare limestone give Monte Bello a structure, freshness, and mineral edge that set it apart from riper Napa Cabernet. It is often compared to great Bordeaux as much as to other Californian wines.Only the best barrels make the cut. The vineyard is divided into 55 blocks that are picked and fermented separately. Each lot is then tasted blind, and only the finest are blended into Monte Bello. Guests in the main tasting will already have tried the Estate Cabernet from the same mountain, which makes this side-by-side one of the best ways to taste what Ridge's rigorous selection really means.The 2022 vintage. A third year of drought and a heat wave during ripening cut yields sharply. To keep the tannins polished, Ridge fermented the grapes as whole berries, then aged the finished blend (86% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Merlot, 2% Petit Verdot, 2% Cabernet Franc) for 21 additional months in new oak. Critics have been effusive: 98 points from Jeb Dunnuck, 97 from Decanter, 97 from James Suckling, and 96 from both Wine Advocate and Vinous. It is built to evolve for two decades or more.Bottles of the 2022 Monte Bello sell for roughly $250 to $325 at retail, when you can find them. This supplement is a rare chance to taste one of America's most celebrated wines, alongside expert guidance, without committing to a full bottle.The Monte Bello tasting is supplemental and is not included in the standard event ticket.What to Expect4 Ridge winesArtisan cheese pairings curated by Tony PrinciottaGuided tasting and discussion with Adam ReinartExploration of Ridge's vineyards, history, and winemaking philosophyOptional 2022 Monte Bello tasting for an additional $4010% off featured Ridge bottles to go (event-only)Whether you're a longtime Ridge fan, a California wine enthusiast, or simply curious to explore the wines of one of the state's most respected producers, this evening is designed for great wine, exceptional cheese, and thoughtful conversation.Details📍 Location: Stoa Wine Bar 🗓 Date: 9/30 ⏰ Time: 6:00 PM 🎟 Tickets: $75 per person 🍷 Includes four Ridge wines + artisan cheese pairings + guided discussion ⭐ Optional 2022 Monte Bello pour: +$40 per person 🛒 10% off featured Ridge bottles to go (event-only)Space is limited, so we recommend reserving early.Make a reservation for dinner afterward and continue the evening with another bottle from our wine list. 🍷 - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/marina-del-rey/an-evening-with-ridge-vineyards-wine-and-cheese-at-stoa-wine-bar/100002000392941136 - **Event Categories**: fitness - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 40, max: 81.88, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Marina Del Rey - **state**: CA - **country**: United States - **location**: Stoa Wine Bar & Market - **lat**: 33.9787614 - **long**: -118.4588451 - **full address**: Stoa Wine Bar & Market, 4210 Via Marina, Marina Del Rey, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: An Evening with Ridge Vineyards: Wine & Cheese at Stoa Wine Bar - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/31c7040456a992f9e583773bf2198784352bc8df02da142c75fd8f0c2cb905ed-rimg-w1200-h800-dcd8d8c8-gmir.jpg?v=1789042596 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is An Evening with Ridge Vineyards: Wine & Cheese at Stoa Wine Bar being held? - **A:** An Evening with Ridge Vineyards: Wine & Cheese at Stoa Wine Bar takes place on Wed, 30 Sep, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Wed, 30 Sep, 2026 at 07:00 pm at Stoa Wine Bar & Market, 4210 Via Marina, Marina Del Rey, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing An Evening with Ridge Vineyards: Wine & Cheese at Stoa Wine Bar? - **A:** An Evening with Ridge Vineyards: Wine & Cheese at Stoa Wine Bar is organized by Stoa Wine Bar & Market. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** An Evening with Ridge Vineyards: Wine & Cheese at Stoa Wine Bar is ideal for foodies, craft beverage enthusiasts, and festival fans looking for the best local flavors and experiences. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Marina Del Rey, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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