A Croatian immigrant’s California chardonnay was judged the top one in a famous Paris tasting. He later established his own acclaimed winery in Napa Valley. By Eric Asimov Mike Grgich ...

Grgich left Croatia in 1954 with a few U.S. dollars ... A cabernet sauvignon from Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars in Napa was also the top red wine at the competition. Mike Grgich of Grgich Hills ...

Born in Croatia in 1923, Grgich learned winemaking from his father and left for California in 1954. His impact on the global wine industry was significant, according to Napa Valley Vintners and ...

Croatia was then part of Yugoslavia ... He got to work straight away in the cellars of Souverain Winery, working alongside Napa pioneer Leland “Lee” Stewart. In 1972, Grgich became head winemaker for ...

Grgich left Croatia in 1954 with a few U.S. dollars ... A cabernet sauvignon from Stag's Leap Wine Cellars in Napa was also the top red wine at the competition. "Mike's impact on Napa Valley's ...