Step into a defining cross-Atlantic moment in culinary history.

Fortier Wines presents an exclusive wine dinner at Bidou celebrating Ridge Vineyards, the iconic Californian estate that rose to global prominence when its Monte Bello Cabernet Sauvignon stunned a panel of French judges at the 1976 Judgment of Paris and signalled a shift in how the world would come to perceive American wine.

Hosted by John Olney, Head Winemaker and COO of Ridge Vineyards, be immersed in the artistry of single-vineyard winemaking.

Ridge was established in the early 1960s by a group of Stanford engineers who revived an old vineyard and committed themselves to a straightforward, transparent style of winemaking. Their focus on single-vineyard expression became especially renowned through their Zinfandels, which highlighted the individuality and character of historic Californian sites at a time when such an approach was far from common.

Bidou brings this story into conversation with the era that paved a new path in French cuisine. Nouvelle cuisine emerged in the same period, thinking past tradition and embracing clarity, delicacy and a respect for ingredients. This dinner pays homage to that spirit and aligns naturally with the character and integrity that define Ridge.

Join us for an evening where the evolution of French dining meets the rise of a great American winery, creating a thoughtful encounter between two movements that reshaped how the world eats and drinks.

🎟️Reserve your seat to experience the meeting of these parallel histories.