André Tchelistcheff

Winemaker, Deceased Person

1901 – 1994

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Who was André Tchelistcheff?

André Tchelistcheff was America's most influential post-Prohibition winemaker. Tchelistcheff is most notable for his contributions toward defining the style of California's best wines, especially Cabernet Sauvignon. Called the "dean of American winemakers", industry pioneers, such as Rev. John Staten of Field Stone Winery, Robert Mondavi, Louis Martini and Rob Davis of Jordan Vineyard & Winery, considered him their mentor.

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Born
Dec 7, 1901
Moscow
Also known as
  • Andre Tchelistcheff
Profession
Education
  • Brno University of Technology
Lived in
  • Moscow
Died
Apr 5, 1994
Napa

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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