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Grgich Hills

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Grgich Hills Estate holds an important place in Napa Valley’s history. Co-founder Mike Grgich’s winemaking is inextricably linked to the 1976 “Judgment of Paris.” Yet his enduring legacy lies not in a single blind tasting, but in what followed: the construction of a fully estate-driven winery rooted in farming, restraint, and longevity. From its establishment in 1977 in Rutherford to its current status as one of Napa Valley’s largest certified organic and regenerative estates, Grgich Hills represents a rare continuity of philosophy across nearly five decades.

Paradise Found

The tale of Miljenko “Mike” Grgich’s wine journey often begins with the Judgment of Paris tasting, but the full story starts much earlier and farther east. “My father grew up in a poor village in Croatia, herding sheep and making wine,” recalls his daughter, Violet Grgich, now President and CEO of Grgich Hills Estate. “While...

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Winery Information

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Address: 1829 St Helena Hwy, Rutherford, CA 94573

Open for Tastings: Yes

Major Grapes: , , ,

Vineyard Size: 366 acres

Own Winery: Yes

DTC Mailing List: Yes

Vineyard Sustainability: Organic, Regenerative Certified Organic

Year Established: 1977

Owner: The Grgich and Hills Families

Winemaker: Ivo Jeramaz

Website: https://grgich.com/

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Published: December 2025