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About Paul Draper
Paul Draper is a California winemaker, and has been the chief winemaker at Ridge Vineyards in California since 1969. Without any formal training in winemaking, Draper first gained notice for his 1971 Monte Bello Cabernet Sauvignon when it placed fifth at the Judgment of Paris wine tasting. Draper played a role in the history of California wine through his work in popularizing "vineyard-designated" wines, as well as instigating the resurgence of old vine Zinfandel. Along with Ravenswood Winery's Joel Peterson, Draper is considered one of the more notable figures in the history of Californian Zinfandel. Draper was featured in a short film, Terroir, and directed by Christopher McGilvray which was shown at the 2017 Cinequest Film Festival.
Everything about Paul Draper →- Occupation
- winegrower
- Citizenship
- United States
- Born
- March 10, 1936