Grgich Hills Estate Grown Cabernet Sauvignon 2019
Grgich Hills Estate Grown Cabernet Sauvignon 2019 is a 14.5% ABV, 750mL Napa Valley estate Cabernet — 82% Cabernet Sauvignon with 11% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Franc and 2% Petit Verdot, grown across the winery's certified organic estate vineyards in Yountville, Rutherford and Calistoga and aged 20 months in French oak. It is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- ABV: 14.5%
- Size: 750mL
- Vintage: 2019
- Blend: 82% Cabernet Sauvignon, 11% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Franc, 2% Petit Verdot
- Vineyards: Estate-grown — Yountville, Rutherford and Calistoga; certified organic vineyards
- Aging: 20 months in French oak (100%)
- Scores: Wine Enthusiast 94 (Cellar Selection); Wine Advocate 93; James Suckling 92
The Paris Tasting Legend's Own Estate
Miljenko "Mike" Grgich made the 1973 Chateau Montelena Chardonnay that beat France at the Judgment of Paris, then founded his own Napa estate in 1977 — family-owned ever since, and farmed on organic principles long before it was fashionable. This 2019 draws on three estate sites spread the length of the valley, from cool Yountville to warm Calistoga, blended for both freshness and mountain-fruit depth. Browse the Grgich Hills Estate collection, more red wine, and the wine shelves.
Tasting Notes
Rich and complex — black currant and ripe black cherries with forest floor, bay leaf and a hint of vanilla; fresh fruit and bright acidity over youthful tannins, finishing long and vibrant with rosemary and a soft note of pimento (winery winemaker notes).
How to Enjoy
Open an hour ahead or decant while it is young; serve with grilled ribeye, lamb chops or aged cheddar. Wine Enthusiast's Cellar Selection tag says what the structure promises — it will reward several years in the cellar.
Frequently Asked Questions
What grapes are in the 2019 Grgich Hills Cabernet? 82% Cabernet Sauvignon, 11% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Franc and 2% Petit Verdot — all estate-grown in Yountville, Rutherford and Calistoga.
Is Grgich Hills organic? Yes — the estate vineyards are certified organic (and farmed regeneratively), a commitment the family has held for decades.
What scores did the 2019 receive? Wine Enthusiast 94 points (Cellar Selection), Robert Parker's Wine Advocate 93 and James Suckling 92.
Should I drink it now or cellar it? Both — it drinks beautifully with a decant today, and its bright acidity and youthful tannins give it years of development ahead.
Napa estate Cabernet from the winemaker who beat Bordeaux — order the Grgich Hills 2019 online through Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.