Grgich Hills Estate Chardonnay is a striking Californian wine boasting an elegant complexity. It impresses with its appealing notes of juicy pear, ripe apple, and nectarine beautifully mingled with hints of honey, toasted almond, and light vanilla. This well-structured white wine offers harmonious acidity and a sensational mineral undertone, making it a lovely accompaniment for seafood and poultry dishes. Grgich Hills’ traditional, artisanal approach shines thorough, offering wine enthusiasts an outstanding Chardonnay reflecting the opulence of Napa Valley.

Tasting Notes

This gorgeous Chardonnay opens with fresh, citrus aromas of Meyer lemon and lime followed by juicy, ripe peach, with underlying notes of honeysuckle, herbs and vanilla. The 2018 vintage showed above average natural acids in the wines, which, along with lower sugar levels make the 2018 vintage white wines exceptionally fresh and vibrant. Take a sip and you will discover extraordinary balance of citrus fruit on the front palate with minerality and depth of flavours on the mid-palate. The aftertaste is harmonious and lingers well beyond expectation.

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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