Paul Draper - Awards & Nominations

Date of Birth	10-March-1936
Place of Birth	Evanston (Cook County, Illinois, United States of America)
Nationality	United States of America
Profession	Winemaker
Paul Draper is a California winemaker who has been the chief winemaker at Ridge Vineyards in California since 1969. Without any formal training in winemaking, Draper first gained recognition for his 1971 Monte Bello Cabernet Sauvignon when it placed fifth at the Judgment of Paris wine tasting. Draper has played a significant role in the history of California wine through his pioneering 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 most important figures in the history of Californian Zinfandel, rescuing the grape from obscurity and demonstrating its full potential as a serious wine.

Awards by Paul Draper

Check all the awards nominated and won by Paul Draper.

2007

James Beard Award for Outstanding Wine, Spirits, or Beer Professional

Honored for : Ridge Vineyards

Nominations 2007 »

Award Nominated	Nominated Work
James Beard Award for Outstanding Wine, Spirits, or Beer Professional	Ridge Vineyards

2006

Nominations 2006 »

Award Nominated	Nominated Work
James Beard Award for Outstanding Wine, Spirits, or Beer Professional	Ridge Vineyards

2005

Nominations 2005 »

Award Nominated	Nominated Work
James Beard Award for Outstanding Wine, Spirits, or Beer Professional	Ridge Vineyards

2004

Nominations 2004 »

Award Nominated	Nominated Work
James Beard Award for Outstanding Wine, Spirits, or Beer Professional	Ridge Vineyards

2001

Nominations 2001 »

Award Nominated	Nominated Work
James Beard Award for Outstanding Wine, Spirits, or Beer Professional	Ridge Vineyards

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