Rousten Ranch

Field	Details
Owner	Ridge Vineyards (leased)
Location	Cupertino
Replanted/Leased	2008
AVA	Santa Cruz Mountains
Type	Vineyard

Overview

A vineyard site with a storied history on Monte Bello Ridge, including a period of "rebellion" against federal taxes during the 1950s. The vineyard was replanted and leased back to Ridge Vineyards in 2008, becoming part of the Monte Bello estate.

History

1950s: The property experienced a period of "rebellion" against federal taxes, adding a colorful chapter to its history.

2008: The vineyard was replanted and leased to Ridge Vineyards, bringing it back into production as part of the Monte Bello estate.

Present: Rousten Ranch continues as a leased vineyard contributing to Ridge Vineyards' Monte Bello wines.

Vineyard

Location: Cupertino, Santa Cruz Mountains

Status: Leased to Ridge Vineyards (since 2008)

Varietals planted:

• Cabernet Sauvignon - Primary varietal for Monte Bello blend
• Merlot
• Petit Verdot
• Cabernet Franc

Wine Production

Producers using Rousten Ranch fruit:

• Ridge Vineyards - Leased vineyard, component of Monte Bello blend

Related Entries

• Ridge Vineyards - Current leaseholder
• Monte Bello Vineyard - Part of the Monte Bello estate
• Klein Ranch - Historic Ridge vineyard
• Perrone Ranch - Historic Ridge vineyard
• Torre Ranch - Historic Ridge vineyard
• Jimsomare Ranch - Another historic Ridge vineyard site

Sources

• Ridge Vineyards historical records