Ruby Hill Winery - Our Wines

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The Ruby Hill region and surrounding Livermore Valley is an ancient river bed, consisting of a thin layer of fertile top soil, with very stony soil in underlying layers. This allows for excellent water drainage, which is optimal for grapevines. The Livermore Valley has an East-West orientation, which allows for the cool coastal Pacific breezes to both cool, and moderate the climate. This allows for warm California days, and cool nights. Compared to Napa, the Livermore Valley receives less rainfall, which allows for more control with irrigation. This gives vintners the opportunity to hold back water when the time is right which results in wine grapes with more concentration and flavor.


Our philosophy here at the new Ruby Hill Winery is to produce world-class wines of the highest caliber from the beautiful Livermore Valley and surrounding California coastal regions. Our wines are typically designed to be rich, yet approachable, with good balance between fruit, oak, acidity and tannins. Zinfandel and Petite Sirah are our specialties, but we are also very passionate about Italian varietal's such as Sangiovese and Barbera. In general, we work with typical French, Italian and Spanish varietal's.


All wines are hand crafted in small lots with the utmost attention to detail. “Each wine, even fruit from the same vineyard but a different vintage, has its own personality. One needs to understand this personality and embrace it. The wine must be nurtured and cared for to optimize its potential” quotes Chris Graves, Winemaker for Ruby Hill Winery. “Although I may try to maintain a particular style from vintage to vintage, I treat every wine differently with respect to its own personality, and treat it with tender loving care.”

New to our website
Be sure to check out our wine menu where you can get a list of all the fabulous wines we offer, with pricing and descriptions.

Now you can order our wines online
Use our wine order form to order our spectacular wines! Simply fill it out and mail it to 400 Vineyard Ave, Pleasanton, CA 94566. Or download our word doc, use your computer to fill it out, and attach it to an email, sent to info@rubyhillwinery.net.

Shipping Policy
Federal law requires that someone 21 years of age or older must sign for the wine shipment at the time of delivery. Our shipping company will not leave the package without the required signature. To save all parties time and expense we suggest you notify the party who is receiving the wine to let them know about the required signature. It is highly recommended that, if possible, you ship to a business address. In most cases our shipper will make 3 attempts to deliver the wine. If all delivery attempts fail the product will be returned to the winery. The shipping customer agrees to pay for all shipping cost related to this order including any return charges that may occur. There are no restrictions on shipping non-wine products anywhere in the United States.
Heat and Weather Conditions - In some cases we may delay shipping to allow weather conditions to improve in an attempt to insure the quality of our product. In any event full responsibility for damage to product shall be borne by the purchaser. Please call customer service at (925) 931-9463 for specific shipping questions.

Our Awards
 2011 Taste of Terroir
     - 2008 Intesa, Livermore Valley Reserve - People's Choice

2011 Best of the Bay Wine Competition & Zin Challenge / Alameda County Fair
     - 2008 Chardonnay Reserve, Livermore Valley - Silver Medal
    - 2008 Zinfandel Reserve "Peacock Patch", Estate - Silver Medal
    - 2009 Grapeful Red, Livermore Valley - Bronze Medal

2010 Best of the Bay Wine Competition / Alameda County Fair
     - 2008 Grapeful Red, Livermore Valley - Gold Medal
    - 2007 Zinfandel Reserve "Peacock Patch", Estate - Silver Medal

2010 Sf International Wine Competition
     - 2007 Pinot Noir Reserve, Monterey - Silver Medal
    - 2007 Petite Sirah Reserve, Estate - Silver Medal
    - 2007 Zinfandel Reserve "Peacock Patch", Estate - Bronze Medal
    - 2007 Chardonnay Reserve, Livermore Valley - Bronze Medal

2010 Taste of Terroir
     - 2008 Zinfandel Reserve "Peacock Patch", Estate - People's Choice
    - 2008 Zinfandel Reserve "Peacock Patch", Estate - Most Innovative

2009 Best of the Bay Wine Competition / Alameda County Fair
     - 2006 Merlot Reserve, Monterey - Silver Medal
    - 2007 Sauvignon Blanc, Livermore Valley - Silver Medal

2009 SF International Wine Competition
     - 2007 Petite Sirah, Estate - Silver Medal
    - 2007 Zinfandel Reserve "Peacock Patch", Estate - Silver Medal
    - 2007 Sauvignon Blanc, Livermore Valley - Silver Medal
    - 2007 Chardonnay Reserve, Livermore Valley - Bronze Medal

2009 Taste of Terroir
    - 2007 Zinfandel Reserve "Peacock Patch", Estate - Judge's Best

2009 Taster's Showcase
     - 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon, Central Coast - Silver Medal Red Wine
    - 2007 Sauvignon Blanc, Livermore Valley - Silver Medal White Wine


Our Affiliates
Below you will see a list of our affiliates in alphabetical order, with links to their websites. Make sure to ask your favorite resturant to carry Ruby Hill wines. Be sure to visit them and continue to enjoy Ruby Hill wines!

1st St Wine Co2211 First Street, Livermore, CA 94550925.294.5825
Basket Lady8 Crow Canyon Court Suite 105, San Ramon, CA 94583925.820.4627
BevMo! Livermore4454 Las Positas Road, Livermore, CA 94551925.373.0425
BevMo San Ramon2425 San Ramon Valley Blvd, San Ramon, CA 94583925.837.2329
Black Tie Transportation 7080 Commerce Drive, Pleasanton, CA 94588925.847.0747
Blowout Bar Salon2152 Second St, Livermore, CA 94550925.243.1111
Campo Di Bocce175 E. Vineyard Ave, Livermore, CA 94550925.249.9800
Casa Mexico4076 East Ave., Livermore, CA 94550925.371.0690
Casbah Café1770 First Street, Livermore, CA 94550925.243.1477
Chevron @ Ruby Hill39 E. Vineyard Ave, Livermore, CA 94550925.901.1400
Costco - Danville3150 Fosteria Way, Danville, CA 94526925.277.0407
Costco - Livermore2820 Independence Ave, Livermore, CA 94550925.443.6306
Costco - Santa Cruz220 Sylvania Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95060831.469.0961
Costco - Tracy3250 Grant Line Road, Tracy, CA 95377209 830-5355
Courtyard by Marriot2929 Constitution Ave, Livermore, CA 94550925.243.1000
Demitris Taverna2235 First Street, Livermore, CA 94550925.373.0306
Domenico's Deli682 Hartz Ave., Danville, CA 94526925.837.8301
Eddie Papa's - Pleasanton4889 Hopyard Rd., Pleasantont, CA 94588925.469.6266
El Charro Taqueria2020 1st St., Livermore, CA 94550925.371.8297
Federico's Tapas & Wine Bar30971 Court House Dr., Union City, CA 94567510.441.0900
First Street Ale House2106 First Street, Livermore, CA 94550925.371.6588
Grape Times Wine Bar4469 Railroad Ave, Pleasanton, CA 94566925.461.WINE
Hanabishi979 E. Stanley Blvd, Livermore, CA 94550925.455.1114
Handle's Gastropub855 Main Street, Pleasanton, CA 94566925.399.6690
Kokoro Sushi3500 Bernal Ave., Pleasanton, CA 94566925.417.2206
Los Vaqueros1000 N. Vasco Rd., Livermore, CA 94551925.456.6233
Lucky - Holmes1951 Holmes St., Livermore, CA 94550925.447.9051
Lucky - Portola2000 Portola Ave, Livermore, CA 94550925.456.2900
Lucky - San Ramon21001 San Ramon Valley Blvd, San Ramon, CA 94583925.828.1200
Lucky - West Las Positas6155 W. Las Positas Rd., Pleasanton, CA 94568925.462.1520
Main St Brewery830 Main St., Pleasanton, CA 94566925.462.8218
Milano Joe's Cucina Italiana 2020 First Street, Livemore, CA 94550925.454.0394
Nonni's Bistro425 Main Street, Pleasanton, CA 94566926.600.0411
Oasis Restaurant780 Main St., Pleasanton, CA 94566925.417.8438
Raja Liquor & Wine4068 East Ave., Livermore, CA 94550925.443.2434
Raley's Pleasanton5420 Sunol Blvd., Pleasanton, CA 94566925.846.4471
Red Coats British Pub336 St. Mary Street, Pleasanton, CA 94566925.462.6600
Rock House Sports Pub & Grill1840 Portola Ave., Livermore, CA 94550925.606.Rock (7625)
Ruby Hill Golf Club3400 West Ruby Hill Dr. Pleasanton, CA 94566925.417.5840
Safeway 1554 First St1554 First St., Livermore, CA 94550925.455.5667
Safeway 4495 First St.4495 First St., Livermore, CA 94550925.455.2520
Safeway Alamo Plaza200 Alamo Plaza, Alamo, CA 94507925.820.8022
Safeway Bollinger Canyon+A3211050 Bollinger Canyon Rd., San Ramon, CA 94582925.359.2001
Safeway Dublin Blvd7499 Dublin Blvd, Dublin, CA 94568925.556.4034
Safeway Santa Rita Rd1701 Santa Rita Rd, Pleasanton, Ca925.417.5530
Safeway Pleasanton6790 Bernal St. Pleasanton, Ca 94588925.337.9895
Safeway Tassajara Rd4440 Tassajara Rd, Dublin, CA 94568925.551.4710
Safeway Blackhawk3496 Camino Tassajara, Danville, CA 94506925.736.0298
Sanctuary Ultra Lounge2360 First St., Livermore, CA 94550925.373.0521
Simply Fondue2300 First St., Livermore, CA 94550925.321.4243
Sunol RailwaySpecial Events
Swirl on the Square21 S. Livermore Ave., Livermore, CA 94550925.447.1400
The Wine Steward641 Main St., Pleasanton, CA925.600.9463
Uncle Yu's39 S. Livermore St., Livermore, CA925.449.7000
Vino100 2467 Naglee Rd., Tracey, CA 95304209.839.2200
Wente Restaurant5050 Arroyo Rd., Livermore, CA 94550925.216.7125
Winemaker's Pourhouse2241 1st St, Livermore, CA 94550925.980.5969
Zachary's Chicago Pizza3110 Crow Canyon Place Suite D, San Ramon, CA 94583925.244.1215
Zephyr Bar & Grill1736 1st St., Livermore, CA 94550925.961.1000

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