Winery Spotlight: Grgich Hills Whites
If you’re looking for a special bottle of white wine for your holiday feast, Napa Valley’s Grgich Hills Estate has you covered. I recently tasted the latest releases of their Fume Blanc and Chardonnay, and both were absolutely delicious:
Grgich Hills Estate 2007 Fume Blanc Napa Valley Dry ($30). Complex and elegant, with layers of aromatic citrus, lime zest and tropical melon fruit that fold into a medium-bodied, lightly spicy finish. Appealing acidity throughout makes this food-friendly and versatile. Ready to drink now and over the next year or two. Locate this wine online or in your area.
Grgich Hills Estate 2006 Chardonnay Napa Valley ($42). Clean and focused, with crisp green pear and apple fruit layered with lemon zest, mineral notes, and cedar. Long, evolving finish. (As usual, the winery did not put this wine through malolactic fermentation. In addition, this the first vintage of this wine since the winery’s Chardonnay vineyards were certified organic and biodynamic.) Ready to drink now and over the next four or five years. Locate this wine online or in your area.
Posted: December 22nd, 2008 under All Posts, Winery Spotlights.




