Mandi Nash has joined Grgich Hills Estate in a new position for the winery: Brand Associate. In this multi-disciplinary role, she will handle key trade account relationships and assist with marketing and sales for Grgich Hills.

Nash is Certified Sommelier and Certified Wine Professional who worked for Boordy Vineyards before joining Grgich Hills part-time in the tasting room in 2011. She is a graduate of the Culinary Institute of America at Greystone’s Accelerated Wine and Beverage Program and from Middle Tennessee State University.

Violet Grgich, Vice President and Co-Proprietor, commented, “We’re excited to have Mandi join our team in this new position that focuses on developing and nurturing our key account relationships as well as marketing and promotion.”

Located at 1829 St. Helena Hwy (Hwy. 29) in Rutherford, Grgich Hills Estate was founded in 1977 by Miljenko “Mike” Grgich and Austin Hills after Mike’s Chardonnay outscored the best of France in the now-famous 1976 Paris Tasting.

Today, this iconic winery farms 366 acres naturally, without artificial pesticides or herbicides, and uses its passion and art to handcraft food-friendly, balanced and elegant wines. Mike is assisted by his daughter, Violet Grgich, Vice President of Operations, and his nephew, Ivo Jeramaz, Vice President of Vineyards and Production. For more information, visit www.grgich.com.