Ridgefield: Meet Your Private Label Wine
When Ridgefield Liquor Shop owner, Ken Wippermann and his wife went to Millbrook Winery in Millbrook NY this past spring, their palates were filled with joy at the taste of the wine- particularly 2010 the Oak Barreled Chardonnay and the Pinot Noir. “They make excellent wines and it's affordable,” says Wipperman. When he found out the winery did private label, he was even happier. “I wanted to do a private label to celebrate our 25 years in business,” says Wippermann. He has sold 50 cases of Ridgefield Reserve Chardonnay and Pinot Noir in 7 months making it one of the top sellers in his store.
The label is vintage Ridgefield. “I drew the fountain,” says Wipperman. What's more, each bottle comes with a lesson in our town's history. "I added a little blurb about Ridgefield,” he explains. It reads: Ridgefield is one of Connecticut’s finest treasures. The town is the perfect blend of New England small charm, combined with Americana’s modern day tastes. It is also the site of the Revolutionary War 1777 Battle of Ridgefield. American Generals Wooster and Arnold attempted to hold off the British in the only land battle on Connnecticut soil during the revolution.
Looking to purchase a bottle or two? Head to Ridgefield Liquor Store. It's a very nice wine (I tried both the Chardonnay and Pinot Noir) and at $13.99 a bottle ($12.99 if you buy a case), the price is right. "The label is registered with the State of Connecticut, we own it and no one can use it unless they buy it from me," says Wippermann. You got it- you won't find Ridgefield Wine anywhere else. "We've sold a lot of for holiday gifts," says Wippermann. I'll be back for more.