The Charles Krug Winery is a winery founded by Charles Krug in 1861. It was named to the National Register of Historic Places on November 8, 1974.
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| Location | St. Helena Hwy., St. Helena, California |
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| Coordinates | 38°31′3″N 122°28′49″W / 38.51750°N 122.48028°W |
| Area | 8 acres (3.2 ha) |
| Built | 1881 |
| NRHP reference No. | 74000542[1] |
| Added to NRHP | November 8, 1974 |
History
Historically, Charles Krug introduced innovative ideas in California winemaking. He began making wine using a cider press for pressing,[2] carefully selected rootstocks, varietals and vineyard sites. The knowledge he gained and shared benefited the young California wine industry.[3][4][5] Following Krug's death, James Moffitt Sr. purchased the winery in 1894. In 1943, Robert Mondavi persuaded his parents, Cesare and Rosa Mondavi, to purchase the inactive winery from Moffitt for $75,000.
Present status
The winery remains owned by the family of Peter Mondavi, Robert's brother.[6]
References
- ^ "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
- ^ Palmer, Lyman L. (1881). History of Napa and Lake Counties, California: Comprising Their Geography, Geology, Topography, Climatography, Springs and Timber. San Francisco: Slocum, Bowen & Co. pp. 203.
Charles Krug cider press.
- ^ Brennan, Nancy (2010-11-21). "John Patchett: Introducing one of Napa's pioneers". Napa Valley Register. Retrieved 2011-01-02.
- ^ Heeger, Jack (December 7, 2004). "A peek at Napa Valley's hidden past". American Canyon Eagle. Napa, CA: Lee Enterprises, Inc. Retrieved October 2, 2011.
- ^ Gaughan, Timothy (July 3, 2009). "When the valley met the vine: A perfect storm, and the big five". Napa Valley Register. Napa, CA: Lee Enterprises, Inc. Retrieved October 2, 2011.
- ^ Siler, Julia Flynn (2008). The House of Mondavi: The Rise and Fall of an American Wine Dynasty. Penguin Books. ISBN 978-1-59240-367-7.
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