Cuda Ridge Wines

11/04/2022

The November Cuda Cadre Release is here! This weekend we will be closing the winery to the public to let our club members enjoy our new-release wines. In addition, our wine club will get exclusive access to our 2020 Small lot Sangiovese that we will be tasting this weekend! 🍇🍷

If you are a club member and haven't made reservations, the link is in the club email sent to you, or call the winery at 510-304-0914

**We will be open Friday, Nov 4th from 12:00 pm - 4:30 pm and Monday, Nov 7th from 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm for standard tastings

11/01/2022

Happy Hallo-wine from the Cuda Ridge team! We had a blast celebrating with yesterday! Tonight, we’re having a glass of 2018 Merlot to celebrate the last day of Merlot month and passing out candy. How are you celebrating Halloween?

10/29/2022

This week we celebrated the last 6 tons of grapes to be brought in. Now as we ferment the fruit and barrel up the wine, we wanted to give you some updates about the harvest from our Winemaker, Larry Dino,

"It's been a very long harvest. The biggest challenge was the heat in August; it made all the grapes ripen early, then the cold spell made the Brix reverse. Which is the reason for the long harvest. I'm optimistic about the aromas and flavors we have been experiencing. I believe this could be a vintage to watch for... if we survive it. The wine I think our guests should look out for our Sauvignon Blanc (being bottled this December) and Margo Rose. As well as our Cabernet Sauvignon, I'm really excited about our Cabernets."

Look out for our upcoming wines from this 2022 harvest!

10/26/2022

The Livermore Valley Says A Loud “Hello, Merlot!”

We had such an incredible time at the Hello Merlot event on the 15th. Thank you so much to everyone who came out to enjoy one of our favorite varietals, Merlot. If you weren’t able to attend but would like to read about the event you can check out California Wines and Wineries write up on the event.

https://californiawinesandwineries.com/2022/10/16/the-livermore-valley-says-a-loud-hello-merlot/

As part of a national movement to pull Merlot wines back to their starring role, Livermore Valley held Merlot tasting at the Bankhead Theater Saturday afternoon. Ten Livermore Valley wineries produ…

10/22/2022

Calling all ghouls and goblins, join us on Sunday, October 30th for a chill Halloween Bash. We will have Loren O performing from 12:30pm - 4:00pm. No reservations are needed the event is first come first serve, and doors open at 12:00pm. Costumes are not required but are recommended! We will not have a food truck for this event so please feel free to bring your own snacks.

10/21/2022

Did you know Merlot is the most planted varietal in Merlot? That is why when we started the winery in 2007, Merlot was one of the first varietals we made!

To celebrate Merlot Month, we are offering a vertical pack featuring our 2017, 2018 & 2019 Merlot; all award winners! Dive into the magical flavors of Merlot! The pack is available online or at the winery for $123.00 - club discounts do apply! Cheers!

10/20/2022

Please join us in welcoming Lisa Maciel, .maciel62, and her artwork to Cuda Ridge Wines. Lisa and her late husband, Bill have played in imperative role in the founding of Cuda Ridge Wines and assisting in making some of our best wines. We are so incredibly grateful for not only the assistance and artwork Lisa has provided but also her friendship. Please be sure to check out Lisa's artwork, and say hello to Lisa, at her very first art exhibit this Sunday, between 12:00pm and 4:30pm at the winery. Charcuterie and a small glass of wine will be provided.

10/12/2022

A Merlot event you are not going to want to miss 🍷

Say “Hello!” to your new Secret Crush at Hello, Merlot! a one-of-a-kind tasting experience of ten Merlots produced by Livermore Valley winemakers. In celebration of , come to taste (10) ten Livermore Valley Merlots all at the beautiful Bankhead Theater! While sipping on these different Merlots enjoy learning how each winemaker adds their own touch to this fantastic varietal. Participating wineries include Cuda Ridge Wines, Fenestra Winery, Las Positas Vineyards, McGrail Vineyards, Nottingham Cellars, Page Mill Winery, Retzlaff Vineyards, Rodrigue Molyneaux Winery, Rosa Fierro Cellars, and Wood Family Vineyards. Discover the supple and enduring beauty of the grape Miles famously trashed in “Sideways,” but secretly savored at the end of the movie. We're proud of our Merlots and can’t wait to share them with you! Local cheesemonger Brandon Wood of the Cheese Parlor and Chocolatier, Larissa Milano from Bluebirds chocolate will be on-site with munchies available for purchase.

10/07/2022

If you are looking to do some wine tasting please note our tasting room hours are different this weekend. We will have our normal hours Friday and Sunday from 12:00pm -4:30pm. On Saturday we will be closing early for a private event and our tasting room hours are from 12:00pm - 1:30pm. Monday will begin our new Monday holiday hours so we will be open from 12:00pm - 4:00pm with the last seating at 3:00pm.

Cheers!

10/03/2022

You won’t want to miss this event! Tickets are still available at livermorearts.org/events/hello-merlot/

Cheers!

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09/29/2022

Hope to see you tonight!

We'll see you TODAY for our Winemaker Spotlight featuring ! 🍇

Cuda Ridge representatives will be pouring flights from 5-7:30, featuring four crowd favorites:

🍷 2018 Cabernet Franc
🍷 2018 Merlot
🍷 2018 Petit Verdot
🍷 2020 Carménère-Insel

Come stop by to learn more about Cuda Ridge while enjoying a tasting from this Livermore Valley favorite.

Remember, tasting fees are waived when you buy a bottle of Cuda Ridge!

09/25/2022

After 12 years of working with First St Wine Co., we are back again for another winemaker spotlight! Thursday, September 29th from 5:00 pm - 7:30 pm our Winemaker, Larry Dino, and Tasting Room Manager, Annie Rodrigues, will be pouring an award-winning flight. Stop by for a wonderful tasting experience!

09/16/2022

This weekend we are remembering our lovely friend, club member, and former employee, Barbara Norman who passed away on September 3rd. We can't put into words how much we will miss her smile and vivacious personality.

Barbara's favorite color just so happened to be purple. If you come by this week please be sure to wear purple in her honor!

We will have a donation box set out for the American Lung Association if you wish to support people like Barb. Those of you who donate will receive a special taste of one of her favorite wine, our 2016 Estate Petit Verdot. We will also be handing out dog treats to all of the furry friends that come through in honor of Barb and her best pal Rebel.

09/10/2022

We will be pouring at the last Farmers Market Thirsty Thursday of 2022 at the Downtown Livermore at Carnegie Park downtown. We will be pouring from 5:00 - 8:00. In addition to Cuda Ridge, there will be food trucks, live music, and lots of vendors. Come on out and join us for a great evening in Livermore.

09/09/2022

Wine Wednesday is coming up on September 14th! It only comes once a year so, enjoy the cooler weather and great wines with friends! We will have on site for all your food needs! We look forward to seeing you all!

Reservations are available at https://cudaridgewines.com/tasting-reservations/

09/04/2022

Beat the heat with some Rosé! Refreshing, bright, and chilled! Perfect for this heat wave. We are open today and tomorrow for indoor tastings in our air-conditioned tasting room! Or grab a bottle for a by-the-pool wine!

09/03/2022

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09/03/2022

09/02/2022

Happy Cabernet Sauvignon Day! Come celebrate with us this weekend with an indoor tasting. We will have our 2018 Black Label Cabernet Sauvignon, 2017 BDX Cabernet Sauvignon, and our 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve on our flight along with our 2021 Margo Rosé and 2018 Cabernet Franc. We hope to see you there! Indoor reservations are available on our website!

08/31/2022

POSTPONED!!! Due to the extreme weather this weekend we have decided to postpone our Music Event with . LunaFish will now be performing at our Winery of the Week Celebration on Sunday, September 18th with two sets at 12:00pm and 2:30pm. You can book yor reservation at www.cudaridgewines.com/tasting-reservations

08/12/2022

Best part of the wine club is the perks that come with it! This Sunday our Connoisseur club will be enjoying a four wine flight with tasting pairings from . If you are a Connoisseur members check your email on how to RSVP, we still have some availability!

08/10/2022

Looking for a delicious dinner in downtown Livermore? Check out they have a few Cuda wines on their wine list but we think the Merlot pairs pretty well with their Lasagna! What’s your favorite meal from Strizzi’s to pair with our wine?

08/06/2022

The August 2022 Connoisseur Club Release Party will be next Sunday, August 14th! We will be teaming up with with a mouth-watering pairing! In the release is our 2020 Insel Family Vineyard Carménère, 2020 Melange d’ Amis, and 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve. If you are a connoisseur member please check your email inbox on how to RSVP!

If you are not a Connoisseur member but would like to join please visit us at https://cudaridgewines.com/connoisseur/

Please note, we will be closed to the public on Sunday, August 14th for this event.

08/05/2022

Happy National White Wine Day! To celebrate we ask; how often are you drinking Semillon? Typically, you will see Semillon blended into Sauvignon Blanc to add more body to the wine. But at Cuda Ridge we love it by itself! Our 2018 Semillon is 100% aged in three neutral barrels of French Oak, American Oak, and Acacia Wood. With nice acidity and a creamy finish makes this is perfect wine for your summer days! Visit the winery to expand your palate on Semillon! Or if your not local visit our website to purchase yours today! Cheers!

08/04/2022

What’s in Margie’s glass? 🤔

Whenever Margie is in the winery she often gets asked what she's been enjoying the past few weeks. It might be because her palate is more relatable to some of our guests or that she just really enjoys drinking wine. Either way, we decided to ask you for her.

Her answer is... 🥁drumroll please 🥁.... the 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve. When we asked her why, she said "because it's amazing". For those of us that need a little more detail, what she loves most about it is that it has a lot of fruit and soft elegant finish but yet still a tiny bit of tannins on the finish.

We all know she doesn't need a meal to pair with her wine but it doesn't hurt to have a glass while she's eating too. Her favorite thing to pair the 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve with is a good steak off the barbecue.

The 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon retails for $60 per bottle (club member discounts apply). Available for purchase at the winery or on our website!

07/28/2022

Tasting Reservations | Cuda Ridge Wines

We are excited to continue our Carménère journey! This Saturday and Sunday we will be releasing our 2020 Carménère vintage . We are releasing two vineyard designated Carménère's, the 2020 Insel Vineyard Carménère and the 2020 Little Dog Vineyard Carménère. We will have a special Carménère tasting where our winemaker will lead us through an Introspective on Carménère and you will be able to do a side by side tasting of the two 2020 vineyard designated Carménère's and the 2019 Insel Vineyard accompanied by cheeses from .

The tasting fee is $30 for club member and $40 for non-club members. You can make a reservation by clicking the link below.

https://cudaridgewines.com/tasting-reservations/

Both of the 2020 Carménère’s are now available to purchase at the winery and on our website, club discounts apply.

https://cudaridgewines.com/shop/

07/26/2022

Cheers to 35 years! Happy 35th wedding anniversary to our wonderful owners. Not only are they incredibly passionate about their craft they are always supportive and compassionate to all our staff and guests. We are grateful to have leaders who are so hands on. Here’s to many more Mr. & Mrs. Cuda (Dino).

07/19/2022

The wait is over! We are releasing our third vintage of our Carménère. The first, and only, Livermore Valley winery to produce a Livermore Valley designated Carménère! In 2020, in addition to Insel Vineyard designated Carménère we are adding the Little Dog Vineyard.

For this special release, we are doing a Carménère Tasting and Introspective. Our winemaker, Larry Dino, will do a presentation on Carménère followed by a tasting of the 2019 Carménère and our new 2020 releases. Each of the Carménère’s will be paired with cheese selected by The Cheese Parlor. Tasting and presentation indoors, limited seating

$40 per person for non-club members
$30 per person for Club Members

Reservations available at https://cudaridgewines.com/tasting-reservations/

07/16/2022

It’s our favorite time of the year! The berries on our home vineyard have begun to turn purple. This process is called veraison which means the grapes are at the beginning stages of ripening.

These Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot grapes that were planted in 2004 represent the beginning of Cuda Ridge. And we still produce wine from them, our Bien-Aimé (meaning beloved) is a small lot wine available for our Cuda Cadre Connoisseur members to purchase. We produce about 23 cases of this wine per year.

07/04/2022

We are closed today in honor of the 4th of July! We hope you have a wonderful and safe Independence Day! We look forward to seeing you when our tasting room is open on Friday!

07/03/2022

There’s still room for our Independence Day BBQ today with Kirix Choma You can make a reservation on our website and selecting our standard Bordeaux tasting. We hope to see you there! Please no outside food.
Www.cudaridgewines.com/tasting-reservations

06/26/2022

Today is the last chance to make a reservation for the Cuda Ridge Wines Winemaker Dinner at on June 29th!

The Menu

Amuse-Bouche
Seared Scallop with Lemon Sauce
paired with 2018 Semillon

Appetizer
Sesame Crusted Ahi with Mango Salsa on a bed of Arugula
paired with 2018 Cabernet Franc

1st Main Course
Crispy Skin Duck Breast with dark Cherry Port Sauce
paired with 2018 Merlot

2nd Main Course
Steak and Mushrooms with Duck fat fried Potatoes
paired with 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon

Dessert
Dark Chocolate Lava Cake with Blueberry Sauce and Mascarpone cream
paired with 2018 Petit Verdot

Please specify any special dietary requests when you make your reservation.

$99.00 per person, tax and gratuity not included
For reservations call pairings at 925.398.8846

06/24/2022

Pairings Pleasanton Hosting Cuda Ridge Winemaker Dinner on 6/29!

We are so excited for this incredible dinner!

06/16/2022

Winemaker Larry will be at from 5:00pm - 7:30pm this evening pouring a special flight that you don’t want to miss! The flight is $20 per person refundable with a bottle purchase. The warriors game will be on the TV!

06/15/2022

We will have an in-person informational meeting regarding our 2023 Essence of Burgundy Wine Cruise. Jeremy Carlson will be at Cuda Ridge on June 15th at 6:00pm to go over cruise itinerary, cabin availability, costs, extensions, etc. and answer any questions.

$1,000 discount per person ends on June 30th!

Note, the 2023 Ama Cruises are filling up fast, there are only 29 cabins left on our Cuda Cruise.

Set sail with Larry and Margie, and Cuda Ridge friends and family, aboard the AmaCello as we explore the sights, tastes, smells of Burgundy, Pinot Noir and Chardonnay! This 7-night, all inclusive Ama Waterways cruise, will begin in Aries and end in Shalon-sur-Saone. What we love about these river cruises is that we are able to see the small towns in Europe that you normally would not be able to experience, and better yet, we are cruising in luxury with our friends and family!

Jeremy Carlson from Dream Vacations will be our Travel Agent for this cruise. You can contact Jeremy for more information at [email protected]