Wine of the Month: 2017 Reserve Red
For our March Wine of the Month we are featuring our 2017 High Ridge Reserve Red. Our Reserve Red is a true show-stopper and always a guest favorite. One of the last few varietals that we have remaining from the exceptional 2017 harvest; this wine is not to be...
Wine of the Month: 2018 Stargazer’s Sparkling Rosé
For the month of February (and in honor of Valentine’s Day!) we will be featuring our 2018 Stargazer’s Sparkling Rosé! There is no limit to what you could drink for Valentine’s Day. But if you are looking for romance, rosé Champagne or sparkling is the ultimate...
Wine of the Month: 2017 High Ridge Cabernet Sauvignon
In honor of the new year and new beginnings, we are launching a new Wine of the Month feature! Each month we will highlight one of our favorite Mount Ida wines; perhaps a soon to be sold out favorite, or a sneak peek of a not yet released vintage. We will present...
2020 Holiday Wine Guide
Whether you are on the hunt for the perfect wine to pair with your Christmas feast, to stock up on sparkling to ring in the New Year (and celebrate the END of 2020, am I right?), or looking for a bottle or two to gift so that you and your loved ones can share a toast...
Warm Wine for Winter Months
Mulled wine is popular around this time of year to keep the winter chill at bay, but many do not know the long history of mulled wine around the world. In the early 2nd century, Roman armies would warm their wine to help survive the cold winters, and as time went on,...
Sparkling Pairing Class
Before New Year’s Eve, we celebrate at Mount Ida with our annual Sparkling Pairing Class! This year was no exception, with four unique wines paired with four delightful small bites. The class was an opportunity for us to showcase our two sparkling wines, Over...
How to Saber Champagne!
Opening a bottle of Champagne will always give off a sense of excitement with the quiet pop of a cork. While showy, and usually reserved for celebrations, using a saber to open a bottle has been in practice for centuries. The practice is believed to have originated in...
Día de los Muertos
Wine and beer have had a long history with All Hallows Eve and Dia de Los Muertos. The tradition has long been celebrated to respect those who have passed. Oferendas are used to display and honor loved ones gone, often with the individuals’ favorite food and...