Lee Paschich
| Lee Paschich | |
|---|---|
| Born |
September 13, 1914 Freestone, Sonoma County, California |
| Died |
October 5, 1993 (aged 79) Napa, California |
| Occupation | Winery owner |
| Years active | 1968-1993 |
| Known for | Part-Owner & General Manager at Chateau Montelena when their 1973 Chardonnay won the Judgment of Paris in 1976. |
| Spouse(s) | Helen Wunder |
Leland J. "Lee" Paschich (September 13, 1914 – October 5, 1993) and his wife, Helen, purchased the Chateau Montelena property from Yort Frank in 1968. In 1972 Paschich sold 90 percent of the property--retaining a 10-percent stake--to winemaker Jim Barrett and his partners, remaining onboard as General Manager.[1]
References
- ↑ G. Taber The Judgment of Paris: California vs France pg 122 Simon & Schuster ISBN 0-7432-4751-5
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