Background
Peterson, Richard Grant was born on June 5, 1931 in Des Moines. Son of Victor George and Daisy Agnes (Williams) Peterson.
Peterson, Richard Grant was born on June 5, 1931 in Des Moines. Son of Victor George and Daisy Agnes (Williams) Peterson.
Bachelor of Science, Iowa State University, 1952. Master of Science, University California, Berkeley, 1956. Doctor of Philosophy, University California, 1958.
Research chemist Gallo Winery, Modesto, California, 1958—1962, research director, 1962—1966, assistant production manager winemaking, 1966—1968. Winemaster, production manager Beaulieu Vineyard, Rutherford, 1968—1973. Winemaster, president Monterey Vineyard, Gonzales, 1974—1986.
Vice president, technical director Wine Spectrum, Atlanta, 1981—1983, Seagram Wine Company, 1984—1986. President Atlas Peak Vineyards, Napa, since 1986. Instructor wine appreciation and viticulture Hartnell College, 1974—1986.
Vice president Napa Valley Wine Library., 1973—1974. Board directors Wine Institute. St lieutenant United States Marine Corps, 1952-1954, maj National Guard United States Army, 1959-1970.
Member of American Institute Wine and Food (charter member, board directors 1984-1986), Friends of Wine, Society Wine Educators (charter member), Confrerie de la Chaine des Rotisseurs, International Wine & Food Society, Les Amis du Vin, Institute Food Technologists, American Society Enologists (president 1977-1978, board directors 1973-1976), Universal Order of Knights of the Vine (Supreme Knight).
Married Sandra Pool, December 28, 1981. Children from previous marriage: Heidi, Holly.