About Us

Welcome to South Ridge. If you’ve stopped by for a bottle of wine, you’ve actually stepped into a much larger story. We are Matthew and Tonya Pippin, and this ridge is where our passions for the land, the written word, and handcrafted creativity all converge.

For us, farming isn’t just a career—it’s a calling. As a  lifelong agriculturist, Matthew has spent years working the land. South Ridge Wine is the natural evolution of that love. Every bottle we produce carries the spirit of the Alabama soil and the hard work of a family-run operation.

But the harvest doesn't stop at the vineyard.

When we aren't in the fields or at the keyboard, you’ll find us in the shop. What started as a way to create unique gear for our own farm has grown into a line of custom-designed apparel. Tonya brings her eye for detail to every shirt we print. Whether it’s a South Ridge logo or a custom design for our community, we believe that if you’re going to wear it, it should be made with the same pride we put into our crops.

We believe in the "Handmade Life." Whether it’s planting a vine, finishing a chapter, or pressing a tee shirt, we are committed to doing things the right way—not the easy way.

Thank you for being part of the South Ridge story. Whether you're here for the wine, the words, or the wardrobe, we’re glad to have you on the ridge.

— Matthew & Tonya Pippin