Steve Pride Leads Us Through Old and New Pride Reds
We're Back! The summer hiatus is over. We are resuming our Producer Tasting Series with Pride Mountain. Join us Wednesday, September 7th, from 4:30-7:30pm, when we welcome Steve Pride, General Manager and Co-Owner, and Stuart Bryan, Family Member to our Wine Bar. It is Pride family night at Ferry Plaza Wine Merchant. Carolyn Pride is the matriarch of this historic Napa Valley wine family, Steve is her son. Agriculture is in the Pride family's blood. The Prides purchased the historic Summit Ranch in 1989 and its subsequent development into a world class winery was the culmination of a lifetime of farming for Carolyn and her husband, Jim, who passed away in 2004 after a long battle with cancer. Jim Pride would say, "Participate in quality." Quality has been the hallmark of this landmark winery on top of Spring Mountain on the boundary of Napa and Sonoma Counties. It's a long and winding road up Spring Mountain, and the Prides have always made sure it was worth the trip once you arrive. The views are spectacular, the setting is sublime, the facility is top notch, the wines are terrific, but it is the genuine warmth and friendliness you feel as you walk through the door that sets them apart. Everyone there seems happy to see you, perhaps still surprised that people make the journey up the switchbacks of the road below. The friendly folks don't act like employees, it feels more like you are visiting one big, happy family, and they have wine bottles open to boot!
Join us to help welcome Steve Pride and Stuart Bryan to Ferry Plaza Wine Merchant as we attempt to return their great hospitality. You can hear from Steve's own words their lovely family history working with the land, speak to Stuart about their visitor friendly tasting room, and ask them just about any question that pops in your mind. You can do all this with several glasses of fabulous Pride Mountain wines sitting in front of you as we compare several vintages of their legendary Cabernet Franc, some pulled from their extensive library, as well as their rare Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon.
The featured wines are served as two ounce glasses. If you find a favorite and would like a full glass just ask your bartender. These wines will be available for retail sale while supplies last…
The cost of the flight will be $39 and will include the following wines:
2002 Pride Mountain Cabernet Franc, Sonoma County
Retail $60, 5oz. glass $18.25
2003 Pride Mountain Cabernet Franc, Sonoma County
Retail $60, 5oz. glass $18.25
2007 Pride Mountain Cabernet Franc, Sonoma County
Retail $60, 5oz. glass $18.25
2008 Pride Mountain Cabernet Franc, Sonoma County
Retail $60, 5oz. glass $18.25
2006 Pride Mountain Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley
Retail $125, 5oz. glass $34.50
Hope to see you all there!
Debbie, Peter, Bo and the entire FPWM team.
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Ferry Plaza Wine Merchant
One Ferry Bldg, Shop 23
San Francisco, CA 94111
