Who wouldn’t appreciate a day titled that way? That is just what took place last week at Shake Ridge Ranch in Amador County, California. Nineteen wineries hosted their wines under the oak trees which dot the vineyards of Shake Ridge. Winemakers and hospitality hosts were situated throughout the 46 acres of the vineyard and offered their wines to be sampled and appreciated. To say the least, it was a magnificent day capped off with dinner to close out the event.

Shake Ridge itself is a beautiful gem, producing great fruit that many top winemakers from Napa clamor for to make their wine. Winemakers such as Rosemary Cakebread, Andy Erickson & Annie Favia, Rebekah Wineburg, and Helen Keplinger make wines from Shake Ridge grapes. Ann Kraemer is the vineyardist who has made this site so sought after for its fruit. She works in concert with the winemakers for specific plantings and watches over the vines with a watchful eye. She provides extensive attention to the vines in order to produce the best possible expression of the fruit. Words that have been used to describe Ann’s work are “meticulous farming technique” and “True Perfectionist.” Those are just a few of the descriptors attached to her reputation. She has set the stage for Sierra Foothill wines to grow in recognition and reputation.