Ride & Ridden Wine Co. was founded in 2007 with the mission of democratizing deliciousness. The company was established by David Green, a seasoned wine industry executive, and Steve Wrubel, a Texas-based artist and photographer. Their collaboration, which began in their early twenties, officially merged in 2021, combining their passions for art and wine. The company produces appellation-driven wines that aim to exceed expectations at various price points, leveraging partnerships with top-tier wine growers
Showing dark, almost opaque edges with gorgeous notes of blackberry fruit, sage, black olive and shaved cocoa. The
mouthfeel has a decadent richness and textural quality with a long and deliciousfinish. Both dense and flecked with acidity, the wine shows equal parts power and grace.
93 Jeb Dunnuck Lastly, the 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley has a slightly darker, more concentrated profile, giving up plenty of blackcurrants, scorched earth, and tobacco notes, with nicely integrated oak. Medium to full-bodied and concentrated, with ripe, velvety tannins, this voluptuous yet still focused and nicely structured Cabernet will keep for a solid 10-12 years.
92 Wine Enthusiast Richly flavored and generous, this wine has a firm structure. Flavors of vanilla cream, blackberry, cassis, cedar and cracked pepper are carried by firm, fine-grained tannins and a long finish. The wine could benefit from decanting so hold until 2027.
91 The Wine Independent Deep garnet-purple in color, the 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon Ride leaps with vivacious notes of crushed blackberries, juicy black plums, and Morello cherries, followed by hints of camphor and cast-iron pan. The full-bodied palate is refreshing and taut, with bags of crunchy black fruits and a long finish.
