https://www.siliconvalley.com/2022/07/03/longtime-ridge-winemaker-takes-the-helm-at-napas-merus/

When Bill Foley purchased Merus, the Napa winery had fallen on hard times. Seeking to raise Merus to the level of Monte Bello in terms of quality and reputation, Foley recruited Ridge winemaker Eric Baugher to take over the cabernet-focused operation.

Baugher left the iconic Cupertino winery in January 2021, after 27 years of making wine with Paul Draper.