The Story of Odyssey

The roots of our estate vineyard reach back to the first vines planted on this land in 1885. Established in 1887, Ruby Hill Winery has persevered through more than a century of historic events, changing proprietorships, years of plenty, and years of little. To honor our history and the legacy of winemaking on our estate, we crafted Odyssey, a limited-production premium wine, rich with story. 

An odyssey is “a long and eventful or adventurous journey or experience” which perfectly captures the many excitements throughout our estate’s story. Each vintage of Odyssey honors an individual chapter of this chronology. Our Odyssey is a red wine blend, crafted with a balance similar to right-bank Bordeaux wines. Starting with the premiere vintage, 2020, each vintage of this wine represents a new chapter in our story. Read on to get a peek at these chapters and to learn more about the launch of Odyssey Chapter 2, the 2021 vintage, which will be hosted on September 21st!

2020 Odyssey

Chapter 1 - In the Beginning

Debuted in 2023, the premiere vintage of Odyssey celebrates our early roots. In 1885, the first vineyards were planted on our estate into rich red-clay soil, from which we earn the name "Ruby Hill." Developing this 450-acre property in the Pleasanton Township ignited a story that continues on our property today. Our Odyssey exists to honor and carry on this tradition. 

2021 Odyssey

Chapter 2 - Brick By Brick

The star of this Release, the 2021 vintage celebrates the second chapter of our estate's story. Founder John Crellin completed construction of the original Ruby Hill Winery building and distillery in 1887. Crellin’s winery was regarded as a state-of-the-art facility at the time, producing wines that were considered among California’s best.

Members: Acquire your Ticket to Join us for the Release Party of our 2021 Odyssey Red Wine!
Saturday September 21st, 7:00-9:00 at the Ruby Hill Winery Tasting Room.

Celebrate the history and legacy of our estate as we debut the 2021 vintage of our Odyssey Red Wine, a premium small-lot wine that emulates a right-bank Bordeaux. Space is limited, so secure your ticket today!

Each ticket includes admission for two people, a set of three bottles of the 2021 Odyssey in an elegant wooden box to take home, Grazing Station and Passed Hors d’oeuvres provided by Casa Real Event Center, barrel sampling of the component varietals, and tasting of the 2021 Odyssey.  

Event Details

The event will be held on Saturday, September 21st, 7:00-9:00 pm at the Ruby Hill Winery Tasting Room, located at 400 Vineyard Avenue, Pleasanton, CA, 94566.

Tickets to the Odyssey Release Party are $300 and include a boxed set of 3 bottles of Odyssey to take home. Additionally, tickets include admission for two people, Grazing Station and Passed Hors d’oeuvres provided by Casa Real Event Center, barrel sampling of the component varietals, and tasting of the 2021 Odyssey.