Estate Vineyards

Our Estate Vineyards

A gnarled old vine Cabernet Sauvignon twists in a serpentine 'S' shape with lush greenery in the background.

Calistoga

Perfect for growing sun-loving Zinfandel, 2.9 acres of which were planted more than 100 years ago.

TOTAL ACREAGE:33.2

PURCHASED:1997

SOIL: Deep Reddish Loam

PLANTED IN:1889, 1998

VARIETALS:Old Vine Zinfandel, Zinfandel, Cabernet Sauvignon, 7.6 Acres Petite Sirah, 2.6 Acres

With cloudless days and cool nighttime temperatures, our 34-acre Calistoga vineyard is perfect for growing sun-loving Zinfandel, 2.9 acres of which were planted more than 100 years ago. Our Miljenko’s Old Vine Zinfandel is the showcase for these wines.

One of the oldest vineyards in Napa Valley, Grgich Hills Estate's Miljenko's Vineyard, planted in Calistoga in 1889. Overlooking Mount St. Helena.

Rutherford

Boasts a warm, well-suited climate for growing full-bodied, extracted Cabernet.

Total Acreage:17.6

PURCHASED:1977

SOIL:Loamy

PLANTED IN:2000, 2003

VARIETALS:Cabernet Sauvignon, 12.6 Acres Petit Verdot, 1 Acre

The Rutherford appellation boasts a warm, well-suited climate for growing full-bodied, extracted Cabernet. In 2000, we planted 17.3 acres of Cabernet Sauvignon and 1 acre of Petit Verdot, which we use to blend into our Cabernet Sauvignon.

A line of trees marks the end of Grgich Hills Estate's Rutherford vineyard.

Yountville

Home to a 25-acre plot boasting the second oldest Cabernet Sauvignon vines used to craft our limited production Paradise Block Old Vine Cabernet Sauvignon.

TOTAL ACREAGE:33.7

PURCHASED:1984

SOIL:Gravelly Loam, Clay Loam

PLANTED IN:1959, 1997, 2001

VARIETALS:Cabernet Sauvignon (Old Vine) Merlot 5.1 Acres Cabernet Sauvignon

Our 63-acre Yountville vineyard grows classic Bordeaux varietals on the valley floor. This vineyard is home to a 25-acre plot boasting the second oldest Cabernet Sauvignon vines, planted in 1959. These vines are showcased in our Yountville Old Vine Cabernet Sauvignon, and a very small selection of this fruit, chosen for its singular quality, is used to craft our limited production Paradise Block Old Vine Cabernet Sauvignon.

“‘Sustainability’ is only continuing to do what you’ve always done, whereas ‘regeneration’ actually brings soil back to life.”
Violet Grgich

Cover crops growing alongside vines in the regenerative organic Yountville vineyard owned by Grgich Hills Estate.

CARNEROS

Arguably one of the finest regions to grow Chardonnay and the best blocks we reserve for our Paris Tasting Commemorative Chardonnay and Miljenko’s Selection Chardonnay

Total Acreage:63.7

PURCHASED:1989

SOIL:Loamy, Clay, Fertile

PLANTED IN:1989, 1989, 1996, 2002, 2015

VARIETALS:Chardonnay, 37.6 Acres Merlot, 7.1 Acres Cabernet Franc, 2.6 Acres Sauvignon Blanc, 5.2 Acres Cabernet Sauvignon, 11.2 Acres

Summer fog and constant cooling wines make it arguably one of the finest regions to grow Chardonnay. These prized vines produce our legendary Chardonnay, and the best blocks we reserve for our Paris Tasting Commemorative Chardonnay and Miljenko’s Selection Chardonnay.

Grgich Hills Estate's Carneros vineyard, with a wooden birdbox.

American Canyon

With slightly cooler temperatures and stronger winds that reduce the vines’ vigor.

Total Acreage:131.9

PURCHASED:1996

SOIL:Sandy Ridges, Sandy Loam, Clay Loam

PLANTED IN:1998, 2000

VARIETALS:Chardonnay, 83.1.6 Acres Sauvignon Blanc, 33.3 Acres Cabernet Sauvignon, 2.4 Acres Late Harvest Varietals, 5 Acres

This is the largest and most southern of our five vineyards, and a showpiece for our regenerative farming practice. We can receive higher quality, concentrated fruit with slightly cooler temperatures than Carneros and stronger winds that reduce the vines’ vigor.

A patchwork of vibrant yellows and greens illustrate the health of Grgich Hills Estate's American Canyon vineyard.
Mike Grgich

Photo by Tom Zimberoff

“Every day, do your best, learn something new, and make a friend.”

–Miljenko “Mike” Grgich, cofounder