Bo Barrett
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| Bo Barrett | |
|---|---|
| Born | James P. Barrett |
| Occupation | Winemaker |
| Employer | Chateau Montelena |
| Spouse | Heidi Barrett |
| Children | 2[1] |
| Parents | Jim Barrett |
Bo Barrett (born James P. Barrett) is the current winemaker of Chateau Montelena. He is the son of Jim Barrett, under whose ownership the 1973 vintage Chardonnay won first place among white wines at the Judgment of Paris wine tasting. Barrett was an assistant during that vintage, working under the tutelage of Mike Grgich.[2] He is married to Heidi Barrett, former wine maker at Screaming Eagle Winery and Vineyards.
In the film Bottle Shock, a fictionalized account of the Judgment of Paris wine tasting, Bo Barrett was portrayed by actor Chris Pine.
[edit] References
- ^ "Winemaker Profile". http://www.lasirenawine.com/About-Us/WINEMAKER-PROFILE. Retrieved 26 June 2011.
- ^ G. Taber The Judgment of Paris: California vs France pg 143-145 Simon & Schuster ISBN 0743247515
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