Haley O' Brien, Author at First Bottle Wines

Grape Spotlight: Gruner Veltliner

Mar 10, 2022 | Education, Food and Wine |

First off, I fell in love with Ridge back in my Alaska days – we’re talking 1991 or so. Back then I didn’t know the rich history (first vines planted in 1885!), I just knew when I tasted them (well, DRANK them) I knew immediately I was drinking something special, long before I had honed any serious wine tasting chops.

Wine Region Spotlight – Crete

Dec 30, 2021 | Education |

First off, I fell in love with Ridge back in my Alaska days – we’re talking 1991 or so. Back then I didn’t know the rich history (first vines planted in 1885!), I just knew when I tasted them (well, DRANK them) I knew immediately I was drinking something special, long before I had honed any serious wine tasting chops.

Not So Typical Wines For Your Holiday Gatherings

Nov 24, 2021 | Food and Wine, Fun |

First off, I fell in love with Ridge back in my Alaska days – we’re talking 1991 or so. Back then I didn’t know the rich history (first vines planted in 1885!), I just knew when I tasted them (well, DRANK them) I knew immediately I was drinking something special, long before I had honed any serious wine tasting chops.