Wine pioneer Miljenko 'Mike' Grgich dies at 100, leaving lasting legacy in Napa Valley
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Miljenko "Mike" Grgich, a renowned winemaker who played a significant role in establishing Napa Valley as a premier wine-making region, has died at the age of 100.
Grgich was born on April 1, 1923, in Desne, Croatia. His father was a winemaker, and one of his earliest memories was stomping on the grapes at harvest time. At the age of 10, he left his village to live with his sister and further his schooling. His father’s parting words to him became his life’s mantra: "Every day do your best, learn something new and make a new friend."
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