Phantom Wineries

[wdmcjrd]

Two questions regarding the same wine:

I recently purchased a 1997 Sonoma Cabernet titled "Silver Ridge - Barrel Select". I enjoy the wine, but have had a difficult time trying to find anymore of the 1997 vintage. The label states "cellared & bottled by Silver Ridge Vineyards, Sonoma CA.

1.) I have search about a two dozen sites, including the Sonoma and California wine grower associations trying to find anything on this vineyard. I have not had any success. Not even a phone number. Can you clue me in?

2.) Since I did enjoy the wine, I bought a case of it, from a local "notable" wine distributor in Dallas. They pricing sheet they provided me indicated that the case they sold me was a "First Crush". However, upon later inspection, I did not find anything on the bottle or box to support that claim. I understand the concept of proof and mint sets (as they pertain to coins and stamps) but I do not know if a "first crush" is significant to a the flavor or complexity of a wine. Foir that matter I do not even know if they vineyards do "first crushes"? If they do, would they not identify it a such on either the bottle or box?

I would appreciate any information you can provide?