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EPISODE · Aug 25, 2026 · 1H 4M

Violet Grgich of Grgich Hills Estate in a Classic Episode of 'The Taste'

from The Taste with Doug Shafer – a Podcast About Wine, Food, and Friends · host Doug Shafer

Third-generation vintner Violet Grgich tells an incredible family wine story that spans a century and includes a world war, daring escapes, and a years-long journey to Napa Valley.In this classic episode first posted in 2022, Violet tells how her grandfather was a winemaker in their small town in Croatia, a passion picked up by her father, Mike Grgich. Mike escaped threats in communist Croatia and made his way to Napa where he helped put the region on the world stage, producing the Chateau Montelena Chardonnay that won the famed Judgement of Paris.He went on to start Grgich-Hills Estate, where Violet essentially grew up and where today she is president. Enjoy!For more visit: Grgich.com

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