particular characteristics of each growing site and may show different aging characteristics than do other Zinfandels. Among the best known of the Ridge Zinfandels or Zinfandel-blends are those from Geyserville, York Creek, and Lytton Springs. Recognition Monte Bello wine by Ridge Vineyards achieved fifth place in the "Judgment of Paris", against nine other French and California wines in 1976. On 25 June 2014, The Daily Meal named Ridge Vineyards as one of the best wineries in America. Ridge was named as one of the best producers of Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay in 2013 California Vintage. In 2013, Decanter Magazine named Ridge Vineyards as one of the top producers of Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon in California. In the 30 September 2016 Issue of Wine Spectator of The Outsider, wine critic James Laube wrote an article on Paul Draper's history with Ridge Vineyards. He noted “Ridge’s wines today are better than ever is a tribute to him (Paul) and his successors." New York Times’ wine critic Eric Asimov described Monte Bello as the America’s greatest Cabernet Sauvignon. On the evening of 18 October 2016, East Bench Zinfandel of Ridge Vineyards was selected to be served at the last state dinner of the Obama administration at the White House. On 25 June 2016, The Daily Meal named Ridge Vineyards as one of the best wineries in America. See also California wine References External links "Ridge Vineyards Sold" (7 January 1987) The New York Times; Wineries in Santa Cruz Mountains Wineries in Sonoma County Companies based in Santa Clara County, California Otsuka Pharmaceutical American subsidiaries of foreign companies