As one of California's finest, Grgich Hills Estate Zinfandel wine is a distinctive delight. It reveals an impressive, full-bodied and well-balanced profile, showcasing robust notes of blackberry, cherry and spices intertwined with hints of oak. On the palate, it's earthy, velvety, and beautifully refined, boasting an excellent black fruit intensity that ensures a memorable drinking experience. The wine's robust personality does not overwhelm its subtlety, making it perfect to pair with a variety of dishes. Overall, the Grgich Hills Estate Zinfandel wine is a harmonious blend of sophistication and rustic appeal. Truly, a top-notch offering from the American viticulture scene.

Tasting Notes

This gorgeous wine reveals tangy raspberry aromas with notes of underlying black cherry lushness. A subtle touch of strawberry, coupled with a hint of blackberry lingers gently on the palate. Along with rich, complex flavours which continue to evolve in the glass, this focussed Zinfandel has a firm elegant structure indicative of its long ageing potential.

About the Winery

Nestled in the verdant heart of California's famous Napa Valley, sits the exquisite Grgich Hills Estate winery. Established by the acclaimed wine connoisseur Miljenko "Mike" Grgich alongside Austin Hills in 1977, the estate's reputation has grown symbiotically with the area's wide-ranging accolades in wine production.

Spanning across five distinctive vineyards, the estate is renowned for its organic and biodynamic cultivation of grapes, delivering a natural taste that champions the vintner’s commitment towards environmental sustainability. Each vineyard, benefitting from Napa Valley's excellent geological and climatic conditions, lends a unique character to Grgich Hills' wines that is impossible to replicate elsewhere.

Undoubtedly, Grgich Hills is best known for its exceptional Chardonnay, whose debut vintage famously triumphed at the historic "Paris Tasting" of 1976. This blind tasting, which pit Californian wines against their French counterparts, saw Grgich's Chardonnay declared the winner, reframing the world's perception of New World wines. The winery also produces a range of other varietals, each embodying Mike Grgich’s wine philosophy rooted in balancing power with elegance.

Come experience Grgich Hills’ wines amidst the visual spectacle of lush vine rows bristling with ripened grapes, set against the enchanting backdrop of rolling hills. The engaging and informative tours allow visitors to learn about the intricate art of winemaking, from tending the vines to the finishes touches in the cellar. Indeed, a visit to Grgich Hills is an immersion in Californian viticulture at its best, wrapped in the hospitality and warmth of it’s hardworking staff.

Grgich Hills Estate is testament to the fact that the hands that mould the wine and the land it sprouts from, are equally significant in creating a world-class wine.

Visiting the estate gives wine lovers a chance to savour the fruit of Mike Grgich's labour and passion, transporting them to a marvellous world of complex flavours and aromatic bouquets, Whether you're a seasoned wine enthusiast or a curious beginner, a trip to Grgich Hills Estate promises an insightful and gratifying journey into the alchemy of wine.

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