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'''Grgich Hills Estate''' (formerly '''Grgich Hills Cellar''') is a [[winery]] located in [[Rutherford, California|Rutherford]], [[California]] in the heart of the [[Napa Valley AVA|Napa Valley]]. The winery changed its name in 2003 when it first began producing only "estate grown" wines made from [[grape]]s grown exclusively in [[vineyard]]s owned by the winery. The [[Napa Valley Wine Train]] has a passenger stop located at Grgich Hills Estate.
'''Grgich Hills Estate''' (formerly '''Grgich Hills Cellar''') is a [[winery]] located in [[Rutherford, California|Rutherford]], [[California]] in the heart of the [[Napa Valley AVA|Napa Valley]]. The winery changed its name in 2006 when it first began producing only "estate grown" wines made from [[grape]]s grown exclusively in [[vineyard]]s owned by the winery. The [[Napa Valley Wine Train]] has a passenger stop located at Grgich Hills Estate. Grgich Hills' vineyards are certified organic and Biodynamic and it converted to solar energy in 2006.


== History ==
== History ==
[[Image:Grgich Hills Cellar.jpg|thumb|right|240px|The colors in an early winery sign reflects Mike Grgich's [[Croatia]]n heritage.]]
[[Image:Grgich Hills Cellar.jpg|thumb|right|240px|The colors in the winery's first sign reflect the winery was born on July 4, 1977.
Winemaker [[Mike Grgich]] had gained international recognition at the historic [[Judgment of Paris (wine)|Paris Wine Tasting of 1976]] when the [[Chardonnay]] he produced at [[Chateau Montelena]] won first prize among white wines.<ref name="taber">Taber, George M. ''Judgment of Paris: California vs. France and the Historic 1976 Paris Tasting that revolutionized Wine''. NY: Scribner, 2005.</ref> Grgich and Austin Hills (of [[Hills Brothers Coffee, Inc.|Hills Brothers Coffee]]) soon became business partners and established Grgich Hills Cellar on [[July 4]], [[1977]].{{Fact|date=April 2008}} The name ''Grgich Hills'' does not describe a [[Geography|geographical feature]] but is instead a combination of the names of the winery's founders.
Winemaker [[Mike Grgich]] had gained international recognition at the historic [[Judgment of Paris (wine)|Paris Wine Tasting of 1976]] when the [[Chardonnay]] he produced at [[Chateau Montelena]] won first prize among white wines.<ref name="taber">Taber, George M. ''Judgment of Paris: California vs. France and the Historic 1976 Paris Tasting that revolutionized Wine''. NY: Scribner, 2005.</ref> Grgich and Austin Hills (of [[Hills Brothers Coffee, Inc.|Hills Brothers Coffee]]) soon became business partners and established Grgich Hills Cellar on [[July 4]], [[1977]].{{Fact|date=April 2008}} The name ''Grgich Hills'' does not describe a [[Geography|geographical feature]] but is instead a combination of the names of the winery's founders.


== Wines ==
== Wines ==
Wine connoisseurs recognize Grgich Hills [[Chardonnay]] as being among the best in the world. The winery's very first [[vintage]] was selected the winner of the 221-entry [[Great Chardonnay Showdown]] held in [[1980]].{{Fact|date=April 2008}} From almost the first day it was available, Grgich Hills Chardonnay was sold on allocation, with customers being restricted to no more than three cases each per year. It took 15 years for production to satisfy demand and permit dropping the allocation system.{{Fact|date=April 2008}} Grgich Hills is among the most expensive nationally available makers of white wine, however, with its flagship Chardonnay typically priced at between [[USD|$]]50 to $70 per bottle, depending on the vintage.{{Fact|date=April 2008}} While known for its Chardonnay, Grgich Hills also produces an excellent [[Zinfandel]], made from old-growth wines and typically aged only a few years. This wine is sold at a price of $75-$100 per bottle.{{Fact|date=April 2008}}
Wine connoisseurs recognize Grgich Hills [[Chardonnay]] as being among the best in the world. The winery's very first [[vintage]] was selected the winner of the 221-entry [[Great Chardonnay Showdown]] held in [[1980]].{{Fact|date=April 2008}} From almost the first day it was available, Grgich Hills Chardonnay was sold on allocation, with customers being restricted to no more than three cases each per year. It took 15 years for production to satisfy demand and permit dropping the allocation system.{{Fact|date=April 2008}} While known for its Chardonnay, Grgich Hills also produces Fume Blanc, Merlot, Zinfandel, Cabernet Sauvignon Blanc and a propriety late harvest dessert wine called Violetta.


== References ==
== References ==

Revision as of 16:13, 15 April 2008

Grgich Hills Estate
LocationRutherford, California, USA
AppellationRutherford AVA
Founded1977
Key peopleMike Grgich, Winemaker, Proprietor/President & CEO
Ivo Jeramaz, Vice President of Vineyards and Production,
Violet Grgich, Co-Proprietor/VP Operations, Sales & Marketing
Known forGrgich Hills Chardonnay
VarietalsChardonnay, Zinfandel, Sauvignon Blanc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
TastingOpen to the public
Websitehttp://www.grgich.com/

Grgich Hills Estate (formerly Grgich Hills Cellar) is a winery located in Rutherford, California in the heart of the Napa Valley. The winery changed its name in 2006 when it first began producing only "estate grown" wines made from grapes grown exclusively in vineyards owned by the winery. The Napa Valley Wine Train has a passenger stop located at Grgich Hills Estate. Grgich Hills' vineyards are certified organic and Biodynamic and it converted to solar energy in 2006.

History

[[Image:Grgich Hills Cellar.jpg|thumb|right|240px|The colors in the winery's first sign reflect the winery was born on July 4, 1977. Winemaker Mike Grgich had gained international recognition at the historic Paris Wine Tasting of 1976 when the Chardonnay he produced at Chateau Montelena won first prize among white wines.[1] Grgich and Austin Hills (of Hills Brothers Coffee) soon became business partners and established Grgich Hills Cellar on July 4, 1977.[citation needed] The name Grgich Hills does not describe a geographical feature but is instead a combination of the names of the winery's founders.

Wines

Wine connoisseurs recognize Grgich Hills Chardonnay as being among the best in the world. The winery's very first vintage was selected the winner of the 221-entry Great Chardonnay Showdown held in 1980.[citation needed] From almost the first day it was available, Grgich Hills Chardonnay was sold on allocation, with customers being restricted to no more than three cases each per year. It took 15 years for production to satisfy demand and permit dropping the allocation system.[citation needed] While known for its Chardonnay, Grgich Hills also produces Fume Blanc, Merlot, Zinfandel, Cabernet Sauvignon Blanc and a propriety late harvest dessert wine called Violetta.

References

  1. ^ Taber, George M. Judgment of Paris: California vs. France and the Historic 1976 Paris Tasting that revolutionized Wine. NY: Scribner, 2005.

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