Ridgely Evers has a walked an extraordinary road that eventually led him to wine. From writing code at age 16 to the olive oil industry to big tech, the earth eventually called him to find a better way to produce wine. I met up with Ridge in Healdsburg to visit his garden and learn what really matters when it comes to growing the best grapes.

You can also hear Ridgely on our Vino Lingo segment defning the term “Neutral Oak”.

Learn more by visiting avivowines.com

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This week on our Vino Lingo segment we feature Ridgely Evers, Founder, AVIVO Wines, Lodi, defining the term “Neutral Oak”.  Learn more by visiting avivowines.com

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How cool would it be to have a speakeasy in the basement of your home? Why not? Dustin Valette is co-owner of Valette and The Matheson restaurants in Healdsburg, which is where he lives and keeps his wine and bourbon collection. He also has his own wine label, appropriately named Valette. Dustin attention to detail is equal from the food he creates and the wine bottles. Why not again I say? The world of food and wine is experience. Do, experience.

You can also hear Dustin on our Vino Lingo segment defining the term “Transformative”.

Learn more by visiting valettewines.com

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