Our Petite Sirah begins with aromas of rich cassis, black cherry, blackberry, and hints of sage, dark chocolate, tobacco and lilac.
Winery Exclusive
Our winery-exclusive Miljenko’s Selection showcases the unique varietal characteristics from single vineyard blocks.
The wine exhibits flavors of cherries, blackberries and cocoa, with a touch of soft vanilla and Earl Grey tea. The finish is rich and smooth with layers of fruit and a long and lingering finish.
Our Petite Sirah begins with aromas of rich cassis, black cherry, blackberry, and hints of sage, dark chocolate, tobacco and lilac. The wine exhibits flavors of cherries, blackberries and cocoa, with a touch of soft vanilla and Earl Grey tea. The finish is rich and smooth with layers of fruit and a long and lingering finish.
Vintage
About The Vintage
Napa Valley experienced an above-average rainfall in the early months of 2019 with over fifty inches of rain in Rutherford. The residual moisture and colder than average soils led to a delayed start in budbreak. Spring and summer enjoyed moderate temperatures with no significant heat spikes until August. The harvest began in early September and finished the first week of November.
Vineyard
About The Vineyard
The grapes for this wine were grown at Miljenko’s Vineyard, a 34-acre parcel of land north of Calistoga overlooked by Miljenko “Mike” Grgich’s home. This sunny and well-drained hillside is the perfect site to grow intensely flavored Petite Sirah. All our vineyards are certified regenerative organic, ensuring that all of our grapes are of the highest quality, and that we are responsible stewards of our environment.
Upon founding Grgich Hills, it was of utmost importance that both Mike Grgich and Austin Hills were equally represented on the winery’s label. Mike chose to represent his Croatian heritage by including the Croatian Coat of Arms, a red and white checkered shield, which also appears on Croatia’s national flag. The winery’s Croatian roots are celebrated with an annual festival, Croatian wines and menu items, and ties to Grgich Hill’s sister winery, Grgic Vina, located on Croatia’s Dalmatian Coast.
Hills Family Crest
Upon founding Grgich Hills, it was of utmost importance that both Mike Grgich and Austin Hills were equally represented on the winery’s label. Austin Hills chose to represent the Hills family with an element of the family crest, a rearing horse holding a baton. For generations, the Hills family were known in San Francisco for their thriving coffee business, Hills Brothers Coffee Co., and the Hills horse appearing on the winery’s label marked a new venture in the Hills legacy.
