The estate vineyards at Smith-Madrone on Spring Mountain.
Napa Valley stands as one of the most revered wine regions in the world, synonymous with premium wines, particularly Cabernet Sauvignon. This iconic California wine region is steeped in rich history, varied geography, and an unyielding commitment to winemaking excellence. From its early beginnings to its present status as a global leader, Napa Valley’s story is as compelling as the wines it produces.
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Miljenko “Mike” Grgich [photo courtesy of Grgich.com]
May 24, 1976 is a date forever ingrained in the history of California’s wine industry. No one could have predicted how the outcome of one wine competition in Paris would cause such reverberations across the world. The “Judgement of Paris” not only put Napa Valley on the world wine map, it also marked the arrival of Croatian-born Miljenko “Mike” Grgich, the winemaker behind the 1973 Chateau Montelena Chardonnay that earned the highest score of the white wines. More than 40 years since that historic tasting, 96-year-old Mike has ensured that his legacy of producing world-class wine continues at Grgich Hills Estate through his daughter Violet (President) and nephew Ivo Jeramaz (Winemaker/VP Vineyards & Production).
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