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Rancho Caymus Inn
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Rutherford · Napa Valley · Rutherford
Grgich Hills Estate
Miljenko "Mike" Grgich, who made the 1973 Chateau Montelena Chardonnay that won the Judgment of Paris, opened this estate in 1977.
4.6(452)
Known forCabernetRegenerative OrganicPrivate Library TastingFood PairingDog-FriendlyKid-Friendly
About Grgich Hills Estate
Grgich Hills Estate is renowned for its commitment to regenerative organic farming and winemaking practices, which produce wines that express the unique terroir of Napa Valley. Founded in 1977 by Miljenko "Mike" Grgich and Austin Hills, the winery celebrates its Croatian heritage and family legacy through its wines and annual festivals. Visitors can expect a warm welcome and a variety of experiences that cater to both novice and experienced wine enthusiasts.
Why Visit Grgich Hills Estate
The AVA Exploration tasting walks you through wines from five different Regenerative Organic Certified vineyards for $125, making terroir differences tangible rather than theoretical. Grgich Hills remains one of the few estates in Napa where every bottle comes from fruit they've farmed themselves since the Carter administration.
- Mike Grgich made the 1973 Chateau Montelena Chardonnay that triumphed in Paris
- The 2021 Paradise Block Old Vine Cabernet Sauvignon comes from Napa's only Regenerative Organic Certified old vine Cabernet vineyard
- Miljenko's Tasting pours four wines for $60, seated
- The AVA Exploration compares five estate vineyards at $125
- Founded in 1977 by Grgich and Austin Hills
The Setting
The red-tiled roof and arched entry on Highway 29 nod to founder Mike Grgich's Croatian roots, a design choice made when the estate opened in 1977 with business partner Austin Hills. Inside, the Library Room houses the winery's collection of back-vintage bottles, where guests seated for the Private Library Tasting can request specific years or varietals. The property spans estate vineyards that have been farmed organically since the 1990s and earned Regenerative Organic Certification more recently.
The Tasting Experience
Miljenko's Tasting, priced at $60, seats guests with four limited-production wines poured by hosts who often explain the estate's regenerative farming approach between sips. For those curious about how place shapes flavor, the $125 AVA Exploration moves through five wines sourced from different appellations, each farmed under the same organic protocols but tasting distinctly different. The $250 Private Library Tasting happens in a dedicated room where the host tailors a six-wine lineup to guest preferences, pulling from older vintages not available in the main tasting area.
The Tasting
Tasting experiences.
Prices and availability are approximate and may not reflect current offerings.
Seated Miljenko’s Tasting
$60Take a seat, relax, and enjoy an exclusive tasting at our Rutherford estate. Your host will guide you through four limited production and specialty wines.
90 minReservation Required
The AVA Exploration
$125Gain a deeper understanding of the impact that place has on a wine’s flavors by joining our one-of-a-kind AVA tasting experience. Your palate will embark on a journey through our five Regenerative Organic certified vineyards, comprising five unique Napa Valley appellations, as you taste Grgich Hills Estate wines that are unadulterated reflections of the place they were grown.
90 minReservation Required
Private Library Tasting
$250Our special Library Room is the venue for this very exclusive, rare wine tasting of 6 wines which your private host will customize to your preferences. We have a significant Library program here at Grgich Hills Estate and enjoy collaborating with our guests to create a one-of-a-kind, truly memorable experience.
90 minReservation Required
The Pour
$181$73$295$38$26$50$44$23
Wine list. (15)
Prices are approximate and may not reflect current offerings.
| Wine | Type | Vintage | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2020 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Magnum | Cabernet Sauvignon | 2020 | $181 | |
2021 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon | Cabernet Sauvignon | 2021 | $73 | |
2021 Paradise Block Cabernet Sauvignon Winery Exclusive | Cabernet Sauvignon | 2021 | $295 | |
2022 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Half Bottle | Cabernet Sauvignon | 2022 | $38 | |
2020 Napa Valley Merlot Half Bottle | Merlot | 2020 | $26 | |
2021 Napa Valley Merlot | Merlot | 2021 | $50 | |
2020 Napa Valley Zinfandel | Zinfandel | 2020 | $44 | |
2020 Napa Valley Zinfandel Half Bottle | Zinfandel | 2020 | $23 |
2020 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Magnum
Cabernet Sauvignon2020
2021 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
Cabernet Sauvignon2021
2021 Paradise Block Cabernet Sauvignon
Winery Exclusive
Cabernet Sauvignon2021
2022 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Half Bottle
Cabernet Sauvignon2022
2020 Napa Valley Merlot Half Bottle
Merlot2020
2021 Napa Valley Merlot
Merlot2021
2020 Napa Valley Zinfandel
Zinfandel2020
2020 Napa Valley Zinfandel Half Bottle
Zinfandel2020
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Where to Stay Nearby
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Auberge du Soleil
Auberge du Soleil terraces down a Rutherford hillside planted with heritage olive and oak trees.
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Drive Times
From Napa hotels.
Estimated drive time from each hotel to Grgich Hills Estate, ordered by proximity.
| Hotel | Drive | Book |
|---|---|---|
| Silverado Resort | ~22 min | Book |
| The Westin Verasa Napa | ~25 min | Book |
| Archer Hotel Napa | ~26 min | Book |
| Andaz Napa, by Hyatt | ~26 min | Book |
| Carneros Resort and Spa | ~29 min | Book |
| The Meritage Resort and Spa | ~32 min | Book |
Estimates based on straight-line distance with a wine-country routing factor. Actual drive times vary with traffic and route choice.
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