Bo 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 1976 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.
Bo Barrett | |
|---|---|
| Born | James P. Barrett |
| Occupation | Winemaker |
| Employer | Chateau Montelena |
| Spouse(s) | Heidi Barrett |
| Children | 3[1] |
| Parent(s) | Jim Barrett |
In the film Bottle Shock, a fictionalized account of the Judgment of Paris wine tasting, Bo Barrett was portrayed by actor Chris Pine.
Notes
- Chateau Montelena 2012
- Taber 2005, pp. 143–145
References
- Chateau Montelena (2012), Bo Barrett Biography
- Taber, George (2005), The Judgment of Paris: California vs France, Scribner, ISBN 0743247515
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