Had a very great wine testing experience! The wine is high quality and the view is so beautiful.

Getting to Ridge is definitely part of the fun. Steep, winding, and stimulating. The tasting room is beautifully located with great views for a post tasting picnic. With a long history of great wines, Ridge Montebello should rate a historical marker. All good reasons to visit, but the real reason is the wines which are consistently excellent. And, as should be, the tasting room staff is knowledgeable, personable, and informative. A must for wine afficianados.

My girlfriend and I really enjoy being wine club members here. We especially love their zinfandels. Great wine at a very reasonable price. The service is always friendly and the winery has a great setting with fantastic views of Silicon Valley

A lovely mountain top location with a commanding view of Silicon Valley. Ample space inside and out for wine tasting. Friendly and very knowledgeable staff. Of all the wineries I’ve been to over the years, this is the first one where I enjoyed every wine that I sampled. And their flagship cab was to die for.

Scenic winery on top of the mountains with good wines and staff. We biked up there and it was quite a climb. Nice patio and picnic areas. The wine flight at $15 is a reasonably priced and offers good wines. The rose, chardonnay and the cab are good, particularly the 2015 cab is big; it needs a few years aging to become further refined.

Very nice winery! Great views and Leonard, in the tasting room, did a fantastic job while we where there. Everything was delicious

Experience with ridge monta bello was so nice that we join the membership recently . I never went to winery before . It’s my first experience and I loved it .Love the ambiance, guys highly recommended those who spend a time with loved one and family with a glass of wine N talks . Best place to visit .Actually we (me n my husband) loved the taste of wines . People on ridge are so great and cheerful .we really made our day . Thanks to tell the story about winery.Overall excellent .

The Ridge Vineyards that helped establish California as a world class wine making area. Fantastic wines with a rich history. Worth the roughly 20-30 minute trip from the heart of Silicon Valley. Great views too.

What a beautiful venue. Plenty of areas to sit and enjoy the amazing views and picnic. Great wine, great staff and a nice drive up the mountain.

Boutique winery. You cant go wrong if you like robust California style red wines. Their zins are absolutely delicious and the Montebello cabernet Sauvignon is stuff off legend.

Ridge is a great vineyard easily accessible from South Bay. The wines are good, the staff is friendly, and the location had a great view of the valley. In pre-Coronavirus times, it was great to go for a tasting, then drink a bottle of wine and have a picnic. In Coronavirus times, theyve recently reopened by appointment only and have a very thorough and safe setup for tastings (no picnicking though).

Very nice environment and the wine was great!

Wonderful wine, amazing staff and a memorable view. I always like coming up here for a picnic before heading in to pick up a bottle or two. If youre a member, dont forget to take advantage of the occasional private tour and tasting.

Beautiful winery that sits above the fog line on top of Montebello. It is quite hairy getting up there with some crazy hairpin turns, and youll have to watch for cyclists too. Once you get up there, you are rewarded with wonderful views and excellent wine. Picnic tables are available. Signs point to rattlesnakes and mountain lions in the surrounding area. If you plan a visit, make it a leisurely one, as youd want to linger and enjoy the scenery.

Wine is good and scene is beautiful. Would be perfect if food is provided to stay there longer.

Wines are good but not my favorite. The picnic area and views are what make this place special!

Fabulous wine paired with great views of Silicon Valley

Good wines obviously. But the Sonoma property is much better in my opinion. Although we had a newer tour guide here and a veteran at Lytton, which could be the difference maker.

Busy, but it was a holiday weekend. Great views of the South Bay. Only tasted the rosé and it was okay. Interesting color, clean and crisp taste. Slightly acidic.

Sooo DisappointedI am a HUGE fan of the ridge zinfandels. In fact, they can almost do no wrong in my eyes.However, I was left hugely disappointed by my trip to the vineyards today.I am from London and out of the 10 zinfandels that the ridge produce, only 2 are commonly available in the he UK.As these are my two favourite wines, I travelled from the UK to visit the vineyard to try the other eight.This turned out to be a huge assumption on my part. Despite making 10 zinfandels, only 3 were available for tasting in the tasting rooms.I explained how far I had travelled.I explained Id like to buy a case of two.There was no movement.The staff were charming but their hands were tied, apparently.If you cant taste a vineyards wines at the tasting rooms, where the hell can you?I wont be back.

Very good wine, professional and very friendly staff.......and a fantastic view!!

Great place for wine tasting with view.

Great location and wines

Exceptional wines. The Estate Cab is a steal and the Montebello is exceptional.

Phenomenal views of the San Jose valley. Great outdoor picnic area space to bring some snacks and enjoy a nice tasting or bottle of wine, highly recommend! No dogs allowed due to rattlesnakes.

This was our first time at Ridge and we were really happy with our private tasting hosted by Rosalee. The property itself was gorgeous but her attention to detail in its history and operation was truly impressive. Will certainly be visiting this vineyard in the future.

Great place and wine. Got an extra sample when mentioned that came from Chile :)

What a day! Thank you gents

Great wines and spectacular views!

Very cool..and scenic winery. We have been here twice. First time a few years ago, 5 stars. This time around, staff was a bit too stuffy and arrogant. On the fence if we would return.

Legendary winery enhanced by legendary views! Ive always wanted to come here and they did not dissappoint. Wine tastings were reasonably priced and the waiters were very knowledgeable. They were more than willing to pour extras of unlisted wines and anything you like. Glad I had a chance to taste their Monte Bello blend in a tasting. Will be back!

Im kind of bias because I work there

Great wines. Views of Silicon Valley as good. Go with a member and reserve a picnic.

Tour was nice, guide was knowledgeable, wine was good. Much better, yet cheaper, than other wineries we visited. Estate Cab is great.

A HUGE fan of Ridge Vineyards. I have loved Ridge wines for over 30 years. Absolutely one of my favorites. The winery and tasting room are beautiful. The staff is knowledgeable and friendly. Take a picnic and spend the afternoon.

Great views and beautiful place, but the wines were just okay, in my opinion. Hype has built this place up for sure.

Geyserville

A very nice place in the Cupertino and Saratoga Hills. its quite secluded from the normal scenery given the long winding road to the top of the hill. Check out their award-winning Montebello as well as the cab and Chardonnay which are excellent choices. Bring a hat as it can be hot and sunny outside but their outdoor area is great for picnics.

The wines at Ridge are first rate and everyone is very friendly. Compared to 7 years ago, theyve really enhanced the environment outside the tasting room. There is no food onsite or nearby so bring a sandwich before you leave the valley.

Beautiful place with a really nice staff. Must try.

Incredible Wines, Friendly and Knowledgeable Staff, Beautiful Ridge Top View of Santa Clara Valley and Silicon Valley!

One of my favorite wineries and an excellent place to bring a picnic for an afternoon of wine tasting. Amazing views of the valley. Their midweek reservation only seated tasting is a great experience and a good alternative to going on crowded weekends.

Wonderful grounds. Not sure about the wine... winery closed early at 2pm today. Google search stated 5pm. There is an annual private party and the coordinator neglected to update the Google search listing the times the winery is open to the public.

Great winery! Quick stop for a tasting. Great customer service and great wine.

Came in for a tasting with some friends and came out with a couple bottles :) Our som, Leslie was wonderfully helpful and knowledgeable. Definitely keeping this place in mind to come back and have a picnic.

What a beautiful place plus the wine omg!!!!

Iconic Santa Cruz winery. Gorgeous spot, and an awesome place for a summer picnic. The wines are top notch. Ridge zins, in particular, are legendary. And the tasting staff is very friendly and knowledgeable. I have visited several times and I am sure I will be back!

Great wines, fantastic views and friendly staff.

Ridge is an amazing winery. Beautiful views, gracious staff and wonderful wines. Highly recommend a visit!

The wine is good. Atmosphere is great. The view is awesome!

Great reds, stunning views and recent additions to seating makes for an enjoyable day.

Its a winery with great view and great wine and its very close to south bay! However a staff there seems impatient. Im not sure what happened but other than that it was a nice afternoon out with friends.

Great wines and vistas. Winding drive and no long limos, major hairpin turns.

Beautiful views

The best wines, great customer service and a breathtaking setting.

Wonderful staff amazing scenery and of course good vino. What else can we ask for?

Amazing wines (Zins!), with commanding views of Silicon Valley and Santa Cruz Mountains.

A historic vineyard. Some of the best Californian wine

Excellent wines. One of my favorites for red wine!

Pretentious and for what? LOLThey have rattle snakes here, wine is ok but overpriced; the tasting room looks like an old bar/barn. Expected a more relaxed farming operation but we found quite the opposite! What does this winery have to make it stand out? Absolutely nothing! It’s the views that are breathtaking and they even failed to capitalize on the vistas too!Staff is fake and often misinformed. We had 2 tiny dogs (frenchies) and wanted to sit outside and they said they don’t want this place become a dog park. Ha!Heading to the Mountain Winery and Piccheti - they have the art of wine making and stellar customer service down! Perhaps Ridge Winery should take note!Seen wineries from Southern France, Italy, Spain, Napa and Sonoma. Ridge Winery? NO, THANKS!Reality doesn’t meet expectation!

Amazing zins, fantastic and knowledgeable service and one of the best views from a winery. Great place to take a picnic or just relax with some wine.

Wonderful staff, service, and views, but most important, amazing wine!

Best wine tasting Ive had in NorCal. Amazing wines, great views, and very friendly staff. Israel was very knowledgeable and welcoming.

Although this isnt my favorite California wine region, Ridge Vineyards produces some very good wines. And the views from the tasting room are spectacular.

Great zins & views of the valley.

I have to say that the wine is good but I am not sure it is worth the trouble.When there before and enjoyed an afternoon with friends tasting the wine and based on that I joined the club. Wine is of course reasonably higher priced and to pick up the order you may end up waiting a year.But..When trying to find out if I had a pick up, I had to call back 3 times because each time they hung up the phone on me. The final time I was able to reach someone, the person didnt know if I had wine to pick up (guess they could not check) and said that the manager would try to call me back.So.. wine is good but... dealing with waiting and then the customer service... in my mind maybe not worth it.

Visited with the staff great place use nice Mets different people from different places En England French met with the winemaker, people been working there for 30 years long time met with the Sun big family up there this enjoyed it had a real nice dinner visit again

A great little vineyard with a tasting room at the peak of a hill, which boasts vines established in the 1940s and counts Chez Panisse and French Laundry among the restaurants which serve their wines. Lovely landscaping and shaded picnicking areas make it ideal for spending an entire afternoon. Favors red wine drinkers, as Chardonnay is the only white offered.

Worth the drive. One of the best in CA.

Great wines! Friendly, knowledgeable staff.

An old colleague recommended this winery to me years ago. Now its my go to wine. Next time I visit this place, Ill be joining the club.

Fantastic wines, happy to have 2015 Monte Bello.

One of the nicest place at to taste wine while still near the peninsula. Incredible views and even better zins

We liked their higher end reds but not enough to justify the price and the drive required to get there. We did not try the zins however and we may be missing something there.

Great wines, super nice and knowledgeable staff. You can also picnic there - dont forget to buy a bottle before

A fun place to go wine tasting or have a picnic. The outdoor area with picnic tables has sweeping views of the South Bay and is covered for shade on warmer days. The drive up here is a bit long on a single lane road, but worth it if you love big reds. The wine list is (obviously) dominated by Ridges famous Zinfandels, but they also have a single estate Merlot and a Cabernet that are excellent as well. This is Ridges original vineyards and the tasting room is in a rustic building with a beautiful wood interior. The people pouring the wine are super friendly and at $5-10 for a 4 tasting flight its decent value. Much nicer/less hectic atmosphere than their tasting room outside Healdsburg, and so much closer if you live in the South Bay.

Amazing wine, knowledgable staff and great views. Pinic areas give you a chance to nibble and drink wine outside. Love it.

Great wine & spectacular viess of the bay area

Fabulous wine, great customer service and gorgeous views. Ill be back!

Loved the wine and the scenery. The tour of the winery was pretty interesting.

Wonderful wines. Wonderful view. Educated pourers.

A windy road takes you to this hidden gem.

If you can survive the windy road up, Ridge is a friendly spot with a great view.

One of the best wineries in the Bay Area - great view of the valley, excellent Syrah

Best wine tasting I have done

It sure is hard to get to, but once you arrive at Ridge Vineyards, you will find that the reward is worthwhile.bF and I came on a Sunday afternoon with our picnic in-tow. We arrived at just about 2:30pm and saw that most of the shaded picnic tables were taken. We went inside the tasting room to do our tsting first and when we came back out, most of the lunch crowd had left - resulting in plenty of shady tables with fantastic views.Ridge only makes 1 white wine -- the estate chardonney. I found it to be light and crisp, perfect for a hot day. This was what we ultimately ended up having with our picnic lunch.But anyone who knows Ridge will tell you that the real gem is their Monte Bello cab which typically improves over 15-20 years We joined the club without much hesitation and now... its simply a test of patience.

Great service, great wine!

We had a friendly and informative employee assisting us with our visit and the tastings were very affordable. Needless to say the wine was excellent as well.

Excellent wine and atmosphere.

Beautiful estate, great wine!

Excellent wines, views.

Incredible wine, affordable tastings, great views, and friendly service. Really difficult to beat this place if you like good wine.

Best cab on the west coast

Excellent Santa Cruz mountain winery minutes from Cupertino.

Absolutely beautiful. Amazing wine.

Nice wine and fine land scape.

Excellent wine, hospitality and service

Outstanding !!

Excellent wine!

Amazing...simply amazing