Charles Krug Winery Explained

Charles Krug Winery
Location:	St. Helena Hwy., St. Helena, California
Coordinates:	38.5175°N -122.4803°W
Added:	November 8, 1974
Refnum:	74000542
Designated Other1:	California
Designated Other1 Number:	563
Designated Other1 Date:	December 31, 1956

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.

History

Historically, Charles Krug introduced innovative ideas in California winemaking. He began making wine using a cider press for pressing,^[1] carefully selected rootstocks, varietals and vineyard sites. The knowledge he gained and shared benefited the young California wine industry.^{[2] [3] [4]} 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.^[5]

Notes and References

1. Book: Palmer, Lyman L.. History of Napa and Lake Counties, California: Comprising Their Geography, Geology, Topography, Climatography, Springs and Timber. Slocum, Bowen & Co.. 1881. San Francisco. 203. Charles Krug cider press..
2. Web site: John Patchett: Introducing one of Napa's pioneers. Brennan, Nancy. 2010-11-21. Napa Valley Register. 2011-01-02.
3. Heeger. Jack. A peek at Napa Valley's hidden past. American Canyon Eagle. Lee Enterprises, Inc.. Napa, CA. December 7, 2004. October 2, 2011.
4. Gaughan. Timothy. When the valley met the vine: A perfect storm, and the big five. Napa Valley Register. Lee Enterprises, Inc.. Napa, CA. July 3, 2009. October 2, 2011.
5. Book: Siler, Julia Flynn. The House of Mondavi: The Rise and Fall of an American Wine Dynasty. Penguin Books. 2008. 978-1-59240-367-7.