Amidst the renowned area of Napa Valley rests the acclaimed Grgich Hills Estate, famous for their superb Merlot wine. This splendid red wine, a melody of rich, dark fruit flavours seamlessly integrated with soft tannins, is meticulously derived from certified organic grapes. It unwraps notes of cherries, wild berries and plum, underscored by hints of sweet spice and mocha, achieving an exquisitely balanced palate. Every sip enthralls the senses, leaving a seductive, velvety finish that lingers in the memory. Grgich Hills Estate’s Merlot is indeed a charming, full-bodied wine that elegantly conveys the finesse of the grape and the terrain.

Tasting Notes

This Merlot opens with plum, rosehip, blood orange, fresh peach and cherry in the nose, with undertones of laurel and dried orange peel. Flavours of juicy red fruit explode on the palate and an uplifting freshness carries the mid-palate with complex and dense tannins, plenty of fruit and a soft transition to a lush lingering aftertaste. Well-balanced acidity and a silky tannin structure on this young wine leaves plenty of room for many years of ageing.

About the Winery

Nestled in the verdant heart of California's famous Napa Valley, sits the exquisite Grgich Hills Estate winery. Established by the acclaimed wine connoisseur Miljenko "Mike" Grgich alongside Austin Hills in 1977, the estate's reputation has grown symbiotically with the area's wide-ranging accolades in wine production.

Spanning across five distinctive vineyards, the estate is renowned for its organic and biodynamic cultivation of grapes, delivering a natural taste that champions the vintner’s commitment towards environmental sustainability. Each vineyard, benefitting from Napa Valley's excellent geological and climatic conditions, lends a unique character to Grgich Hills' wines that is impossible to replicate elsewhere.

Undoubtedly, Grgich Hills is best known for its exceptional Chardonnay, whose debut vintage famously triumphed at the historic "Paris Tasting" of 1976. This blind tasting, which pit Californian wines against their French counterparts, saw Grgich's Chardonnay declared the winner, reframing the world's perception of New World wines. The winery also produces a range of other varietals, each embodying Mike Grgich’s wine philosophy rooted in balancing power with elegance.

Come experience Grgich Hills’ wines amidst the visual spectacle of lush vine rows bristling with ripened grapes, set against the enchanting backdrop of rolling hills. The engaging and informative tours allow visitors to learn about the intricate art of winemaking, from tending the vines to the finishes touches in the cellar. Indeed, a visit to Grgich Hills is an immersion in Californian viticulture at its best, wrapped in the hospitality and warmth of it’s hardworking staff.

Grgich Hills Estate is testament to the fact that the hands that mould the wine and the land it sprouts from, are equally significant in creating a world-class wine.

Visiting the estate gives wine lovers a chance to savour the fruit of Mike Grgich's labour and passion, transporting them to a marvellous world of complex flavours and aromatic bouquets, Whether you're a seasoned wine enthusiast or a curious beginner, a trip to Grgich Hills Estate promises an insightful and gratifying journey into the alchemy of wine.

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