Decades after his grandfather helped found the famous winery, Ernie Hahn welcomes Montelena wines to the event he co-created. The winemaker worked at top Napa cellars like Beaulieu Vineyard, Chateau Montelena, and Robert Mondavi Winery before founding his own winery. Mike Grgich, the winemaker at Chateau Montelena in Napa Valley, and his staff were taken aback on May 25, 1976, after they received a surprising accolade. A new California Chardonnay from one of the world's most prestigious vineyards was recently released.
The nose is slightly spiced with calm and balanced notes of black and blueberry fruit. It's so very welcoming. The mouthfeel is a triumph of the senses, with a beautiful, generous, and lengthy taste of nectarines, yellow apples, honeysuckle, and slate-like minerality. It's taut yet dense, lively yet elegant.
SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) -- An icon in the wine industry Mike Grgich has died. Grgich was a pioneer in the winemaking business. His Chateau Montelena legacy lives on in the exceptional wines produced by the estate. Napa Valley's Chateau Montelena is famous for its white wines, particularly its Chardonnay, which has garnered international acclaim. The California wine industry recently lost one of its earliest pioneers, James Barrett, who played a significant role in shaping the region's winemaking reputation.