 | | | | Our Creed
"Someone coming from 1850 in Bordeaux would recognize what we are doing."—Paul Draper, Winemaker. Ridge Vineyards talking about our creed In Wired, Novermber 2001.
1. Winemaking is an art, not a science.
2. Fine wines are born in ecosystems.
3. Mass produced wines are manufactured by systems.
4. Distinct regional wines is the first goal.
5. Quality is our final metric, no other makes sense.
6. Regional winemakers know local quality.
7. If it doesn't taste good it doesn't leave the cellar.
8. Know how to blend art and commerce.
9. Marketplace performance is our measure of excellence.
10. Keep in touch. Consumers define a well-made wine.
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