Russian Ridge is a small family owned winery producing less than 1,000 cases of wine annually. We were located at the west end of Alameda in California. We moved to 1001 Washington St. San Carlos for 2 vintages and now are located at 919 Washington St. San Carlos, just around the corner from our last location.
All of our fruit is sourced from single vineyards from our Paso Robles Petit Sarah to our Berry Lane Chardonnay and Lower Chiles Valley Pinot Grigio from Napa Valley. Our Syrah, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon are from Santa Cruz Mountains fruit. Merlot and Petit Verdot and Malbec are from southern Santa Clara County.
All of our fruit is sourced from single vineyards from our Paso Robles Petit Sarah to our Berry Lane Chardonnay and Lower Chiles Valley Pinot Grigio from Napa Valley. Our Syrah, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon are from Santa Cruz Mountains fruit. Merlot and Petit Verdot and Malbec are from southern Santa Clara County.
Services
Russian Ridge Winery is proud to open our space to you for all your private event needs, both corporate and social. We'll provide a cheerful setting for celebrations with all the sights, smells and wonder of winemaking. Your guests are invited to sip wine in our cozy Tasting Room, or take a seat for dinner in our event space decorated with barrels and festive lights right inside the winery.
All wines purchased during club months are at an additional 5% off of regular club discount. Should you get busy and not make it in during one of the club months we will charge your card in the following month the suggested selection at regular club price. I met you at the Milpitas art & wine festival.
Our tasting room is a hidden gem in the Industrial Arts District of San Carlos. Each weekend we open to the public for tastings of our award-winning wines. We are happily located on the Mid Peninsula Wine Trail, so you can plan a wine walk on any given weekend! I'm interested in learning if you rent your tasting room or if you host events at your location.
Reviews (24)
Lonnie Martinez
Jan 30, 2022
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Went this afternoon my wife’s and I first time doing anything like this and right off the bat I will say we’re definitely coming back and doing more wine tasting in the future right away we were welcomed and greeted any questions we had were answered thoroughly by Mike who is great and the flight menu was superb had to bring back a bottle staff was great product was great just overall a great time on our vacation if you’re in the area I recommend Russian Ridge as a priority stop
Gwen Brounce
Jan 03, 2022
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Allie P.
Dec 26, 2019
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Never knew there was a small wine tasting sector near Belmont in San Carlos (never even heard of San Carlos until this past weekend and I grew up around the East Bay). Came here for one of my good friend's birthday celebrations -- she wanted to do a little wine hop tasting in the area and this was our first stop. There is a small tasting room on right when you walk inside and if you just walk straight in where the barrels are on display, you'll find a larger space of tables for larger parties to sit at and a magnetic dart board to play. The father and son duo is quite knowledgeable
David Toole
Nov 13, 2019
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Matt Sullivan
Sep 03, 2019
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Christopher O.
Mar 04, 2019
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This place was great. A huge group of us went in unexpectedly like 10 minutes after they opened and they handled us like a boss. Wine was great (I ended up buying a bottle which comps your tasting fee). The tasting room was a tad small but it didn't cause any issues. They mentioned they were hosting 20 people not too long after us so clearly they can hold 20 people (please give them a heads up don't be like us).
Adam Chromik
Jan 04, 2019
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Reyn J.
Dec 05, 2018
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Alyx F.
Nov 20, 2018
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First off, I think it is AWESOME that there is an urban winery scene in this area. Russian Ridge is nestled in the heart of this little urban winery area. If you come here you can easily walk to the other wineries to make a full day out of it.
Second, I thought Russian Ridge was a really solid winery! They had some variety to the wines that they make and everything we tasted was pretty good. I wouldn't say they made any wines that I'd consider my favorites, but I absolutely wouldn't be opposed to returning. We bought some bottles to waive the tasting fee.
I will say that
Second, I thought Russian Ridge was a really solid winery! They had some variety to the wines that they make and everything we tasted was pretty good. I wouldn't say they made any wines that I'd consider my favorites, but I absolutely wouldn't be opposed to returning. We bought some bottles to waive the tasting fee.
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Aaron Tester
Oct 29, 2018
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Shane Ramirez
Aug 21, 2018
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Alex K.
Mar 05, 2018
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Russian Ridge is a cute, unpretentious tasting room on the little Peninsula Wine Trail. It was a bit crowded when we arrived, so we decided to take our first pour and head into the barrel area where they had a couple of tables set up for overflow.
Even though we weren't in the main tasting area, we were never forgotten about and our server was incredibly friendly. He gave us lots of information about each wine we were tasting as well as a few laughs! We tried the Chardonnay, 2012 Pinot Noir, Merlot, Concerto Blend, Zinfandel, and Port. I believe there was one more that I can't recall
Even though we weren't in the main tasting area, we were never forgotten about and our server was incredibly friendly. He gave us lots of information about each wine we were tasting as well as a few laughs! We tried the Chardonnay, 2012 Pinot Noir, Merlot, Concerto Blend, Zinfandel, and Port. I believe there was one more that I can't recall
Kathie B.
Feb 04, 2018
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We had a busy morning and couldn't get to wine country so I Googled "tasting rooms near me" and much to our surprise, we found around 10 all nestled into the industrial side of Redwood City.
We loved the son and dad team at Russian Ridge. So friendly and such great service. Cute tasting room + great wine + interesting conversation = a great day.
We loved the son and dad team at Russian Ridge. So friendly and such great service. Cute tasting room + great wine + interesting conversation = a great day.
Audra D.
Sep 11, 2017
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Elyssa R.
Mar 05, 2017
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A total gem. No, you're not going to get pretty scenery here -- the winery is in the middle of an industrial neighborhood. What you will get, however, is delicious wine served by a knowledgable team: the winemakers themselves.
We've been multiple times and have been impressed each time. A lot of care goes into each wine, and the team takes the time to explain what you are drinking and answer questions. The Chardonnay and Cab are particularly tasty.
Enjoy!
We've been multiple times and have been impressed each time. A lot of care goes into each wine, and the team takes the time to explain what you are drinking and answer questions. The Chardonnay and Cab are particularly tasty.
Enjoy!
Chrishun S.
Dec 03, 2016
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J. W.
Nov 27, 2016
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Heather F.
Sep 10, 2016
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Richard B.
Jul 16, 2016
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Joanna S.
Jul 16, 2016
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Andrew G.
Apr 24, 2016
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Stacy L.
Sep 04, 2015
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Pete Y.
May 24, 2015
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Coming from out of state (Hawaii) the plan for years has been to drive straight to Santa Rosa and hang out in Sonoma and Napa Valleys. After so many years the novelty has worn off and I'm happy to stay in San Fran and avoid crossing any bridges. But what about the wine you ask? Well Russian Ridge in San Carlos has some of the best wine I've tasted anywhere in California and its in South Bay so its easy to get to and no bridges to cross. The owner Scott Townsend and son Spencer make and bottle all wines on-site. The grapes are selected from distinctive grape growing regions. The Russian
Sarah H.
Dec 14, 2014
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