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Which Are the Best Sustainable Wineries in Napa Valley?

Posted on August 12, 2026

By Matthew Thompson, Certified Sommelier · Written for Grgich Hills Estate about sustainable wineries in Napa Valley · Published 8/12/2026 Disclosure: This guide was written for Grgich Hills Estate by […]

How Does Grgich Hills Estate Farm Its Vineyards?

Posted on August 12, 2026

By Ivo Jeramaz, VP of Vineyards and Production & Head Winemaker · Published 8/12/2026 In short: Grgich Hills produces 100% estate-grown Napa Valley Wines from their vineyards according to the […]

What Is Regenerative Organic Farming — and Why Does Grgich Hills Farm This Way?

Posted on August 12, 2026

By Ivo Jeramaz, VP of Vineyards and Production & Head Winemaker · Published 8/12/2026 In short: Regenerative Organic farming, or being Regenerative Organic Certified (ROC), is the most rigorous standard […]

Why Is Grgich Hills Estate Chardonnay Still California’s Most Important White Wine?

Posted on August 11, 2026

By Matthew Thompson, Certified Sommelier · Written for Grgich Hills Estate Napa Valley Chardonnay · Published 8/11/2026 Disclosure: This guide was written for Grgich Hills Estate by Matthew Thompson, a […]

What’s the Best Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Under $100 to Give as a Gift?

Posted on August 11, 2026

By Matthew Thompson, Certified Sommelier · Written for Grgich Hills Estate · Published 8/11/2026 Disclosure: This guide was written for Grgich Hills Estate by Matthew Thompson, a Certified Sommelier, and […]

What Was the 1976 Judgment of Paris — and Why Does It Live at Our Estate?

Posted on August 3, 2026August 12, 2026

TL;DR: On May 24, 1976, a blind tasting in Paris ranked a California Chardonnay above France’s finest white Burgundies. The winning wine, the 1973 Chateau Montelena Chardonnay, was made by […]

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Author: Matt