Grgich Hills Winery Details
Grgich Hills Estate
Producing acclaimed wines since 1977, Grgich Hills Estate is committed to making distinctive wines with quality, consistency and longevity. An inductee to the Vintner Hall of Fame, Miljenko "Mike" Grgich is a legend in the Napa Valley having won a stream of California and international prizes.
Grgich Hills Estate, located in the heart of Napa Valley, was founded in 1977 by Miljenko “Mike” Grgich and Austin Hills of the Hills Bros. coffee family after Mike’s 1973 Chateau Montelena Chardonnay won the now-famous Judgment of Paris, beating the best wines of France. In honor of Mike Grgich’s contributions to the wine industry, he was inducted into the Vintner Hall of Fame in 2008.
Today, the Grgich Hills Estate winery remains family-owned and operated, practicing the art of winemaking by crafting food-friendly wines known for their consistency, quality, and longevity. Great wines start in the vineyard, which is why Grgich Hills vineyards are certified organic and Biodynamic®. By using only estate-grown grapes we create wines with great balance and finesse.
- History: Miljenko “Mike” Grgich gained international recognition at The Judgment of Paris in 1976. His 1973 Chateau Montelena Chardonnay was chosen as the finest white wine in the world, stunning the international wine establishment.
- Partners: Grgich Hills is a partnership between Mike Grgich, Austin Hills and Mary Lee Strebl, brother and sister from the Hills Bros. family.
- Signature: Grgich Hills’ exquisite and richly complex Chardonnays win awards and delight wine lovers around the world.
- Honors: Presidents Reagan and Clinton, Queen Elizabeth II and French President Mitterand chose Grgich wines for their state dinners.
- Green: Grgich Hills owns all of its own vineyards which are certified organic and Biodynamic.
Wines From Grgich Hills Estate
2008 Grgich Hills "Violetta Late Harvest" Dessert Blend
The grapes were grown at Grgich Hills’ American Canyon Vineyard, which is... more
Ripe white peaches, clover honey and toasted almonds
2008 Grgich Hills Napa Valley Chardonnay
'08 was one of the driest years since Grgich Hills began in 1977. While frost... more
Ripe peach, mango and tropical flower
2009 Grgich Hills Napa Valley Fumé Blanc
For the third year in a row, Napa Valley received only two-thirds of its average... more
Passion fruit, lemongrass and a hint of mineral tones
2007 Grgich Hills Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
Grgich Hills’ Yountville vineyard provides the heart of this velvety smooth Napa... more
Blackberry, black licorice, cocoa powder
2008 Grgich Hills Napa Valley Zinfandel
This Zinfandel is co-fermented with a touch of Petite Sirah to add complexity and... more
Strawberry, raspberry, dried sage
2007 Grgich Hills Napa Valley Merlot
This is a Cabernet lover's Merlot! With wonderfully complex aromas of cherry,... more
Cherry, cedar, cocoa powder, tea leaves

















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