Opened for public tastings in 1882 by charles krug. Mondavi family buys krug, the modern era the krug winery of napa valley, california c. Robert mondavi began his wine career there, until he founded his own winery in 1966. Charles krug 18251892 was among the pioneers of winemaking in the napa valley. Historically, charles krug introduced innovative ideas in california winemaking. Most importantly, proudly stewarded by the mondavi family since 1943. In fact, charles krug is one of the rare napa valley wineries permitted to host weddings. The charles krug winery is a winery founded by charles krug in 1861. He began making wine using a cider press for pressing, carefully selected rootstocks, varietals and vineyard sites. Napa wine tasting would not be complete if you missed charles krug.
The crowd ranges from firsttime visitors to fans of the mondavi family and napa valley history. You must visit charles krug winery, especially if you love wine history. Krug, a prussian immigrant, ended up in northern california through his connections with agoston haraszthy, who is credited with founding much of the wine industry in sonoma county, including buena vista winery. The history of charles krug dates back to its opening in 1861. Romantic, beautiful, and historic, charles krug winery upholds its legacy with a commitment to advancement, family, and a love of the napa valley that is always apparent in its delightfully balanced and fruitforward wines. The mondavi family purchased this already iconic estate in 1943, and for over 75 years and four generations they have been passionately perfecting an enduring legacy for those generations still to come. The story behind charles krug winery and wines in napa. And history of winemaking in the napa valley maureen r mccarthy on. This makes it the oldest winery in napa and gives it some special perks in the. A 35 year veteran of making wine in napa valley, stacy clark took the reigns at charles krug in 2011.
Comprising their geography, geology, topography, climatography, springs and. Welcome to napa valleys oldest wine estate where for over 75 years the mondavi family have been passionately perfecting an enduring legacy for those. The early years from 1861 through prohibition to 1941 william f heintz on. In 1861, charles krug, the visionary father of napa valley winemaking, established the winery that started it all. This book was excellent in providing a clear historical perspective along with an. Taste the history of charles krug winery priority wine pass.
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