About this winery
Growing grapes sustainably has always been a top priority at Grgich Hills. All vineyards are certified organic and farmed biodynamically. This agricultural philosophy treats the Earth as a living organism and uses homeopathic preparations, cosmic rhythms, and nature’s basic life forces to bring about balance between the grapevines and the Earth. Since 2006, the entire 366 vineyard acres are biodynamically farmed – the country’s largest biodynamic vineyard acreage. Grgich Hills owns five...
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Product notes
In honor of Miljenko “Mike” Grgich’s 100th birthday, this remarkable vintage is dedicated to him. This rich, yet elegantly balanced wine is a wonderful tribute to his enduring legacy.
Production notes
For this wine only the best grapes are selected, which are primarily Grgich’s oldest block of Chardonnay, the Old Wente clone planted in 1989. Through a combination of clone, age and cool climate, this single block in their estate vineyard in the chilly Carneros region of Napa Valley creates wonderfully rich flavors, balanced with crisp acidity. They farm all of their certified organic vineyards naturally, using the principles of regenerative agriculture.
The grapes naturally ferment with native yeasts and is aged in French oak for 15 months, a mix of barrels and foudres.
Tasting notes
This special centennial Chardonnay has aromas of fresh lemon, yellow peach and pineapple with hints of apple, caramel and vanilla bean. The wine exhibits a lovely, soft texture that opens up to a beautiful array of citrus and stone fruit flavors followed by a vibrant acidity and subtle minerality leading to a deeply aromatic long finish.
