My guest this week is Mary McAuley, “clambaker,” sommelier, and culinary school graduate, and the founder of Ripe Life Wines.
Mary had an “ah-ha” moment when charged with the task of selecting the wine for a clambake she threw with her friends back in august 2011 in her seaside hometown of Mantoloking, NJ. What started with the humble intention of making a “family wine” for personal clambakes turned into a local cult following when Mcauley realized the void for trustworthy brands on the american wine market, and felt compelled to bring her idea to the masses. Ripe life’s first wine, the clambake chardonnay, hit the shelves in July 2013 and was an instant success. At ripe life, she oversees every aspect of production, from vineyard procurement to winemaking direction with her team. Mary says:
“In the winemaking world, a grape is deemed “ripe” only when it reaches the perfect balance of sugar and acid. Taking this idea a step further, we believe you should strive for balance in everyday life as well–one of work and play, and one of give and take. Every wine in the ripe life collection is intended to be shared around a table (or blanket or hatchback) filled with food and amongst family and friends, and away from the daily grind. We also donate approximately 5% of inventory to local charity events that we believe are the backbone to making the world a more balanced place. Accordingly, every time you consume one of our wines, we feel you’re adding a little more “ripeness” to your life.” Follow Ripe Life on Face Book & Twitter!
Ripe life’s mission is to hand-craft honest wines that live up to expert standards, but also appeal to everyday consumers – those often lost when it comes to finding a trustworthy wine and knowing what to pair it with. We are committed to making craft wines that bespeak of their native varietal and vineyard, which sets us apart from the other major players in our price category.
Ripe Life Wines can be ordered and direct shipped at www.ripelifewines.com
J. Lohr Virtual Wine Tasting with Good Life Guy, Saturday May 9, 6:00 p.m.
I’ll be featuring four highly rated J. Lohr wines Saturday at 6:00 p.m. on Face Book Live. You can purchase these wines at Jacob Liquor Exchange East or West, tell them it’s for Good Life Guy’s Virtual Wine Tasting and save $$$. All 4 for $57
Jacob on North Rock: 316 636-4566 – West 21st St. N. 316 729-4566 curb side delivery available.
Get the wines and then download this tasting guide and join us:
Good Life Guy’s J.Lohr Tasting Guide FB Live tips Guy’s Facebook Page
Good Life Guy’s Virtual Wine Tasting wines:
2018 J. Lohr Riverstone Chardonnay, Arroyo Seco – Monterey
2017 J. Lohr Los Osos Merlot, Paso Robles
2017 J. Lohr Seven Oaks Cabernet, Paso Robles
2017 J. Lohr Pure Paso Red Blend, Paso Robles
