(TheDrinksBusiness) - If it sounds like a good idea, California will try it.California has long been eyed for its innovation, often challenging current trains of thought. The wine industry is no exception. In the industry’s early years Agoston Haraszthy, Martin Ray, Charles Krug and others stand out as fervently experimenting with techniques new to the California wine industry. Most of the techniques came from Europe and sprung from winemakers’ desires to emulate the great wines of Bordeaux, Burgundy, Portugal and Spain especially.