The Outsider
After six decades and 47 vintages, Paul Draper, Ridge Vineyards winemaker, can reflect on an amazing career. Not only elevating Ridge to international acclaim, he took Zinfandel to an elite level as well, rescuing the variety from insignificance by demonstrating its full potential. Wine Spectator's James Laube explains.
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