About this episode
The episode tells the story of a dreamer who escaped Communist Yugoslavia to pursue a passion for viticulture in California, ultimately transforming the wine industry.
A dreamer escapes Communist Yugoslavia for the soil of California. He arrived with nothing but a suitcase and a passion for viticulture—and went on to change the wine world forever Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Topics covered
- immigration
- viticulture
- wine history
- personal journey
- California wine
Keywords
- Chateau Montelena
- Yugoslavia
- California
- viticulture
- wine world
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Chateau Montelena
Places: Yugoslavia, California
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