Gwydion Stone Report post Posted September 23, 2012 Indeed, we made a very special proto using a (cherry) wine base. Initially, this may seem way out there but I can't express how excited I am by this idea.Actually, it sounds like it would totally work. I can't wait to try it. One other news of fun significance, Jules scored some very nice ink today. http://thehoochlife....en-to-absinthe/ She's hot. Yes she did. Yes she is. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Manray Report post Posted October 21, 2012 Ridge is definitely on my "next order" list. That was a great writeup! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Julie Legate Report post Posted October 21, 2012 Thank you. It has been a great adventure. Cheers! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joe Legate Report post Posted October 21, 2012 We are absolutely swamped with Real Life shit and miss you good folks terribly. 12 - 16 hour days, six days a week with only Sunday left to play in the distillery. This breakneck pace should end in a couple of weeks. Today, the stills were cranking out Silvertip and Ridge Verte. The fun thing is, Verte batch #43 was colored with only this season's pontica and melissa. It was a very good season. Batch #43 is resting for the moment but should be heading to a liquor store near you before too long. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fingerpickinblue Report post Posted October 21, 2012 Yowza! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Absomphe Report post Posted October 22, 2012 Gorgeous color, Joe. Is Ridge available in Washington yet? If so, I want to start heckling the beverage manager at The Market to stock it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elfkat Report post Posted October 22, 2012 Wow that glass in the photo looks amazing. I have been alternating Ridge Verte and Pacifique all summer and decided to give the Lucid lurking in the back of my cabinet another go. Bad move. I dont know if I will be able to finish the bottle, and I HATE wasting money. You guys spoiled me. (Thanks) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Songcatcher Report post Posted October 22, 2012 I can't tell the bottle from the trees, but I sure love me some trees. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
greytail Report post Posted October 22, 2012 I will puchase a bottle soon. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blue Star Report post Posted October 22, 2012 Looks lovely! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bluewolf Pete Report post Posted October 22, 2012 Is Ridge available in Washington yet? It sure is ... I've seen it at Wine World & Spirits in Seattle. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Absomphe Report post Posted October 22, 2012 Thanks, Pete! Time for me to start heckling, then. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coralyne Report post Posted October 23, 2012 Not sure if there are any other South Bay Area-ites on here, but if so, you might be interested to know that Whole Foods (at least the Cupertino location, which I usually visit) now has Ridge Verte in their "fancy spirits case". What a nice surprise that was to see last week! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Père Ubu Report post Posted October 23, 2012 I'm almost out of the verte!!! Mild panic starting to set in. Will wait one or two paychecks to get a bottle or two. Lovely stuff in the bottle at home. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billnchristy Report post Posted October 23, 2012 I need to refill my ridge. Someone needs to come out with a ridge fountain that I can bring a growler in to fill. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joe Legate Report post Posted October 23, 2012 Thanks, everyone for the kind comments. They mean so much to Julie and I. Gorgeous color, Joe. Is Ridge available in Washington yet? If so, I want to start heckling the beverage manager at The Market to stock it. Tell your beverage manager that Ridge is distributed in Washington by A&B Imports who also happen to carry another favorite absinthe of mine. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Absomphe Report post Posted October 24, 2012 (edited) Will do. Thanks, everyone for the kind comments. They mean so much to Julie and me. Sorry, just doin' my job, buddy. Edited October 24, 2012 by Absomphe Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
baubel Report post Posted October 24, 2012 Beautiful Joe! Tell your beverage manager that Ridge is distributed in Washington by A&B Imports who also happen to carry another favorite absinthe of mine. Haven't you told some clown that about four billion times already? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Absomphe Report post Posted October 24, 2012 (edited) Maybe once, but that was before Ridge actually was available in this state, so it kinda went in one eye, and out the other. Edited October 24, 2012 by Absomphe Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
precenphix Report post Posted October 24, 2012 A blanche and a verte each should be showing up to me today. Bought myself an early birthday present. It's been far too long... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hengeraven Report post Posted October 24, 2012 Gorgeous! How far east does Ridge distribute? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bluewolf Pete Report post Posted October 24, 2012 Maybe once, but that was before Ridge actually was available in this state, so it kinda went in one eye, and out the other. I hate it when that happens! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
abaxial Report post Posted October 24, 2012 (edited) Not sure if there are any other South Bay Area-ites on here, but if so, you might be interested to know that Whole Foods (at least the Cupertino location, which I usually visit) now has Ridge Verte in their "fancy spirits case". What a nice surprise that was to see last week! Great tip. There is one place in SF that carries it (that I know of), but I work in the south bay so it's good to know that Whole Foods in cupertino has it. Edited October 24, 2012 by abaxial Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Evan Camomile Report post Posted October 24, 2012 Gorgeous! How far east does Ridge distribute? If you can't find it locally I know Catskill Cellars has it available online. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Julie Legate Report post Posted October 25, 2012 To the far east we are in the mid-Atlantic states and Florida. Not Virgina or the Carolinas unfortunately. But our distribution seems to be creeping ever onward so perhaps one day... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bob Tessier Report post Posted October 25, 2012 Go north, please go north .... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ambear Report post Posted October 25, 2012 Can't wait to see it in our square state. I mean, outside of the huge stash in my kitchen. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elfnmagik Report post Posted October 25, 2012 A blanche and a verte each should be showing up to me today. Bought myself an early birthday present. It's been far too long... Happy Early Birthday, Bud! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elfnmagik Report post Posted October 25, 2012 To the far east we are in the mid-Atlantic states and Florida. Not Virgina or the Carolinas unfortunately. But our distribution seems to be creeping ever onward so perhaps one day... Screw Florida. You can't jump the Kackalackas and end up further south! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hengeraven Report post Posted October 26, 2012 Amen! I agree with the elf-- can't skip the Carolinas in favor of FL! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
