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Winemaker Paul Draper produces not just the signature Monte Bello, but also Zinfandel s from all over the state, including York Creek, as well as zinfandel-dominated Field Blend s like Geyserville. He is known for drying his own oak staves for use in barrels, which may be a component of the dusky "Draper perfume" that is characteristic of Ridge wines. Ridge Vineyards received international recognition when its Cabernet Sauvignon - Merlot blend competed very successfully in the historic Paris Wine Tasting Of 1976 . In the , the 1970 Château Mouton-Rothschild , the 1971 Château Leoville Las Cases , and the 1970 Château Haut-Brion . The French Culinary Institute Wine Tasting of 1986 was also conducted on the tenth anniversary of the historic Paris Wine Tasting of 1976. Steven Spurrier, who organized the latter event, assisted in the anniversary tasting. Eight judges blind tasted nine of the ten red wines earlier evaluated in Paris. Inexplicably, Freemark Abbey Winery was not included. Ridge Vineyards Monte Bello won second place, after California's , 1971 Château Leoville Las Cases , 1970 Château Mouton Rothschild , and 1970 Château Haut-Brion . SEE ALSO SOURCE Taber, George M. ''Judgment of Paris: California vs France and the Historic 1976 Paris Tasting that Revolutionized Wine''. NY: Scribner, 2005. EXTERNAL LINKS |
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