Somm Symposium Alumni

Ridge’s first Somm Symposium was in 2011. Each year, our invitees spend a full day at each of our winery locations, touring the facilities and meeting with our winemaking teams — getting a behind the scenes look at our production processes. Check out our previous Symposium Alumni and what they are saying about the program!

2023 Somm Symposium Attendees

Shane Taylor, Canucks Sports & Entertainment & Top Table Group – Vancouver, BC

Joakim Thorstensen, Wine Director, Hotel Sommerro – Oslo, Norway

Alec Riveros, General Manager at Woods Hill Pier 4 – Boston, MA

Mark Thompson, Wine Director at Dauphine’s – Washington, DC

Charlie Biscotto, Sommelier, Bad Roman – New York, New York

Stefan Hampel, Sommelier, Chez Panisse – Berkeley, CA

Jeroen Erens, Mercantile Dining & Provisions – Denver, CO

Rick Arline – Sommelier, City Club – Los Angeles, CA

John Cuviello, Director Of Food And Beverage at Rosewood Inn of the Anasazi – Santa Fe, NM

Brennan Sopko, Wine Director RPM Steak – Chicago, IL

Molly Austad, Bludorn Restaurant Group – Houston, TX

William Jones, Assistant General Manager and Wine Director for The Hope Farm – Fairhope, AL

Susan Scheuller, General Manager/Wine Director, Sardine – Madison, WI

2023 Highlights

Past Groups

2022 Somm Symposium

“What an incredible experience! Thank you so much for your generosity and kindness. I had a wonderful time and am so pumped to sell some Ridge at my restaurant!”

“Wow?!?! The wines! Need I say more?! Reopened my eyes to what American oak can do to a wine.”

“The 2003 Geyserville was unreal?! The 91’s too. Wow. Great to compare the different sites too over time.”

“Can I come back next year?!”

Highlight was: “Connecting and understanding the story, history but most important, the people who make Ridge happen every day.”

“Thank you so much for everything, you have gained a brand ambassador in all of us. With great pleasure, I will sell more Ridge.”