Vinous

October 25, 2021

Winelike. Europeans sometimes criticize California wines as being too fruity and so not vinous enough.

Delayed Gratification

“I guess I am a chauvinist, but the idea that fine California wine has to be dependent on oak from Europe, as part of its quality, was not acceptable.”

—Paul Draper, CEO, Ridge Vineyards
Quoted in Wine Business Monthly, April 2018, referring to his use of American oak to age Ridge wines.

—Paul Draper, CEO, Ridge Vineyards
Quoted in Wine Business Monthly, April 2018, referring to his use of American oak to age Ridge wines.

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