Lee Paschich

Lee Paschich
Born (1914-09-13)September 13, 1914
Freestone, Sonoma County, California
Died October 5, 1993(1993-10-05) (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

  1. ↑ G. Taber The Judgment of Paris: California vs France pg 122 Simon & Schuster ISBN 0-7432-4751-5


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