Implementing a luxury strategy w/ Matt Crafton, Chateau Montelena

XChateau Wine Podcast by Robert Vernick

May 26, 202634:40Arts

As one of the winners of the infamous 1976 Judgement of Paris, Chateau Montelena has a rich history to be proud of. To optimize that legacy, Montelena’s President and Winemaker Matt Crafton has been embarking on more of...

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