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Paul Draper crowned the 2013 Winemakers’ Winemaker at ProWein
Californian legend Paul Draper has been named the 2013 Winemakers’ Winemaker by the Institute of Masters of Wine and the drinks business. The award was presented at a ceremony at ProWein in Düsseldorf...
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Ridge opts for ingredient labeling
Ridge Vineyards has opted for ingredient labeling to promote its non-interventionist approach and encourage greater transparency in winemaking. image from englewoodwinemerchants.com All the wines from...
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Paul Draper: Great wines are made with very straightforward techniques
The 2013 Winemakers’ Winemaker award went to Paul Draper of California’s Ridge Vineyards, who talks to Patrick Schmitt about his non-interventionist approach. Each year the Institute of Masters of Wine...
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American oak not inferior to French
A Rioja masterclass in London proved that, despite the greater expense, French oak doesn’t always give better results than American barrels. The wines aged in American oak are just as good as those...
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California 2013: “Another excellent vintage”
California is hailing 2013 another first-rate vintage, following last year’s harvest, which was extremely highly rated right across the state. “It was a very quick and early harvest” according to Jean...
View ArticlePaul Draper to retire
Ridge Vineyards’ winemaker and chief executive, Paul Draper, is set to retire from the Santa Cruz estate it has been announced.
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