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Grgich Hills celebrates 40 years in Napa Valley

Posted on July 31, 2017 by

Grgich Hills Estate celebrated its 40th anniversary this weekend. The winery was established by Mike Grgich and Austin Hills in 1977, and was Grgich’s breakout after the Judgment of Paris in 1976. That was the famous tasting in which the … Continue reading →

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A Tannin Lesson From Professor Mondavi

Posted on August 19, 2011 by

In this week’s column in The Washington Post, I wrote about Charles Krug in Napa County, Calif., and the recent upgrades to its vineyards and winery. When I spoke to Peter Mondavi, Jr , about his family’s efforts, he provided … Continue reading →

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