Eric Asimov, writing in the New York Times, offers an excellent profile of winemaker Paul Draper of Ridge Vineyards, whose 'minimalist' style has long set a standard of excellence for California wines. In the Miami Herald, columnist Fred Tasker finds many bargain wines at the South Beach Wine & Food Festival. And wine blogger Alder Yarrow of Vinography provides many tasting notes from the Tre Bicchiere tasting. JG