Grgich Hills Estate
Miljenko’s Old Vine
2013 Chardonnay
Los Carneros
Auction 18 | Lot No. 3
Vintage: 2013
Grgich Hills Estate
Miljenko’s Old Vine
Chardonnay
Los Carneros
10 cases produced
Highlights
- 2013 marked the 90th birthday of Miljenko “Mike” Grgich
- To celebrate, we created a blend showcasing the best of our Old Wente Clone Chardonnay
- The grapes were planted in 1989 in our certified organic Los Carneros Vineyard on AXR-1 rootstock
Wine Facts
- pH: 3.29
- Single vineyard wine
- Sustainably produced
- Organically produced (also commonly called "organically grown")
- Wine is 100% estate grown and bottled
Tasting Chart
| bone dry |
|
very sweet |
| light body |
|
very full bodied |
| soft, gentle |
|
very crisp |
| no tannins |
|
heavy tannins |
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Miljenko Grgich
Winemaker, Grgich Hills Estate
I have worked for some of the legends of Napa Valley: Lee Stewart, of the original Souverain Cellars; Brother Timothy at Christian Brothers; for almost nine years for Andre Tchelistcheff at Beaulieu Vineyards; for Robert Mondavi; and then Chateau Montelena, where the Chardonnay that I crafted won the famed 1976 Paris Tasting. I then partnered with Austin Hills to start Grgich Hills Cellars on Independence Day 1977.
Country born: Croatia
Education: University of Zagreb, viticultural and enology.
Years in the wine industry: 30+ years
Honors / Awards:
Inducted into the Vintners Hall of Fame in 2008.
Winemaking Philosophy:
Our goal remains the same as when I started the winery more than 35 years ago: to craft a wine that is harmonized. To me, that means not too much oak, not too much alcohol, not too much of any one attribute. In other words, we craft a whole wine that is a pleasure to drink.
Putzis Weinresidenz AG
Mitteldorf 12
Olsberg AG CH- 4305
Switzerland
Premiere Napa Valley Wine Collection
| Winery | Vintage | Variety | Appellation | Fanciful | Auction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grgich Hills Estate | 2013 | Chardonnay | Los Carneros | Miljenko’s Old Vine | 18 |
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