Odyssey Experience: A New Luxury Tasting

We are delighted to unveil an all-new wine tasting experience at Ruby Hill Winery. In this encounter, you will enter the world of Odyssey, our most premiere and exclusive wine, and enjoy a wine tasting in the heart of the estate vineyard, under expansive historic oak trees. Read on to learn more!

About Odyssey

An icon in the making, the Odyssey Red Wine is a premium blend, crafted in the style of a right-bank Bordeaux wine. Odyssey celebrates the rich history and winemaking legacy of the Ruby Hill Winery’s estate vineyard, from 1885 to present day and beyond. Each vintage honors a historic chapter in our story and has very limited production so we can protect the quality and luster of each and every bottle. As of 2024, we have released the first two chapters and anticipate new and delicious editions each year. 

Odyssey Experience

After meeting your ambassador in the tasting room for a Sparkling Wine toast, you will board our all-new, customized shuttle. Designed for this experience, this welcoming vehicle shuttles our guests to the Harvest Table in comfort and style.

The Odyssey Experience tasting takes place in the heart of the vineyard, where all of our wines get their start. Handcrafted for our guests’ enjoyment, the Harvest Table is nestled under old oak trees, bordered by vines, creating a picturesque sanctuary. This place of beauty and peace in the estate vineyard is ideal for a luxury tasting experience. 

The Odyssey Experience features an exclusive flight of wines you can’t get anywhere else. Your ambassador walks you through each of the varietals that play a part in the Odyssey Red Blend: Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Merlot, and Petit Verdot, providing an opportunity to taste each of these varietals on their own. The menu culminates in a phenomenal vertical tasting of the vintages of Odyssey. Alongside these sumptuous libations, this experience offers ample charcuterie so you may enjoy delicious savories with each wine. 

How to Book

Bookings for the Odyssey Experience are available now! This offering is available for groups of 6-12 people, and it must be booked at least a week in advance. For members of Ruby Hill or Rubino Estates Winery, tickets for this experience are $60, and for non-members, tickets are $75 per person. When you book, you may select a start time anytime between 11:30 am and 2:30 pm.

All bookings can be made through the Ruby Hill Tasting Room at 925-931-9463 or info@rubyhillwinery.net

Book now and be among the very first guests and members to enjoy the luxurious Odyssey Experience! 

 

Cozy October Wine Pairings

The fall weather is finally settling into the Livermore Valley, and we welcome it with open arms! We are starting off this season with two mixed cases: one with red wines and one with white wines. For this blog, we consulted our winemaker’s notes to give you the essence of what’s in each bottle of the lovingly-crafted, estate grown wines inside each case. Plus, to really get into the spirit of this time of year, we are pairing each wine with a comforting recipe.

Mixed White Wine Case

Sparkling Wine with Truffle Mac & Cheese

A pairing powerhouse, this Sparkling Wine has notes of green apple and lemon zest, but the bubbles are the main attraction. Elegant alongside any dish, we selected this wine to pair with Truffle Mac and Cheese, because classy comfort food is a high priority. 

Reserve Sauvignon Blanc with Lemony White Bean Soup

This wine brings sunshine, even when skies are gray. A medium body boasts perfect acidity, with notes of pink grapefruit and crème anglaise. This fall, we recommend enjoying this with a Lemony White Bean Soup, which is like a hug in a bowl. 

Reserve Chardonnay with Creamy Pumpkin Pasta

A classic Chardonnay with floral allure, citrus and stone fruit essences, and toasted oak influences, this unctuous wine is perfect for fall. We recommend this Creamy Pumpkin Pasta recipe, with a silky and delicious sauce made with the luscious flavors of pumpkin, mascarpone, and parmesan. Plus, for anyone thinking ahead, Chardonnay is a perfect wine for pairing with Turkey!

Grapeful Rosé with Walnut & Rosemary Crusted Salmon

Refreshing acidity with light floral and red fruit notes make this wine reminiscent of summer, but the Sangiovese fruit gives this dry Rosé enough body to be delightful all year. This Walnut & Rosemary Crusted Salmon recipe is a perfect autumnal take on seafood, and we’d serve this with roasted broccoli and potatoes for a hearty meal. 

Mixed Red Wine Case

Sangiovese with Margherita Chicken

A bombastic aroma leads to strawberry and floral notes on the palate. This light red wine is perfect for weeknights and absolutely shines alongside Italian dishes! Balanced acidity also makes this wine an ideal companion for a range of comfort food. We recommend this Margherita Asparagus Stuffed Chicken.

Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon with Beef Wellington

This vintage is layered with harmonious fruit and oak notes, with a touch of spice and vanilla. Cabernet and steak are the perfect match, and with a wine this good we’re recommending the tenderloin. To elevate the comforting vibes even more, try a Classic Beef Wellington.

Reserve Petite Sirah with Eggplant Parmesan

Our Petite Sirah is rich and deep, with notes of dark fruit, cocoa, and tea leaf. To us, Petite Sirah is the essence of autumn, providing a cozy blanket of tannin and touches of warming spices. Enjoy this full-bodied wine alongside this recipe for All-American Eggplant Parmesan. 

Cielo Viola with Lamb Kofta

Crafted for our wine club members, this blend brings together the best of Petite Sirah and Zinfandel, with plush notes of chocolate, wild berry, and plum sorbet. We suggest a delightful Lamb Kofta to compliment the approachable complexity of this beloved blend. 

Take your opportunity to enjoy these mouthwatering wines this fall and shop the case sale now! Whether you’re looking for a mix of White Wines or Red Wines, this sale is the perfect chance to get your cellar and wine fridge prepped for a fall and holiday season of great food and stellar sipping.