Tailgate Thursdays start Memorial Day Weekend

Tailgate Thursdays are coming soon! We’ll fire up the grills every Thursday night from 6pm to 9pm tarting May 23rd and running through Labor Day. Bring food to grill and enjoy a fun, laid back night at the vineyard. Don’t forget lawn games and picnic blankets! With free admission and live music on the patio, its the perfect way to start your almost-weekend. Dogs and children are always welcome.

May 23 – Kickoff Tailgate with Gallatin Canyon Band

May 30 – Bryan Elijah Smith

June 6 – Paulo Franco & Turtle Zwaldo

June 13 – Eli Cook

June 20 – Yankee Dixie

June 27 – Travis Elliott & Friends

July 4 – July 4th Tailgate (details TBA) with Chickenhead Blues Band

Join Our Bike MS: Tour de Vine Team

Team Royal Tannin Bomb is a partnership between the folks at Stinson Vineyards, Rockgarden Cellars, Ankida Ridge Vineyards, and Maya Restaurant. We’ve formed a team for Bike MS: Tour de Vine because we want to experience a great bike ride and help the National MS Society fund research, advocate for change, and help people with MS. If you’re interested, join our team of cellar rats and ride with us! The ride is two days – June 8th & 9th – with 25, 50, 75, and 100 mile options. Check out the newly posted cue sheets for specific routes. For more info visit the Team Royal Tannin Bomb facebook page or email nathan@ankidaridge.com.

International Wine Review Names 2012 Rosé in Top 20

Spring isn’t just for Sauvignon Blanc – it also marks the start of Rosé season. We’re thrilled to announce that our 2012 version has made the International Wine Review‘s list of Top 20 Rosés of the 2012 Vintage. Check out the annual report for pointers on what to look for in a good rosé, and visit their blog for an in depth review of our wines.