Lee Paschich

Leland J. "Lee" Paschich (September 13, 1914 – October 5, 1993) and his wife, Helen, purchased the Chateau Montelena property from Yort Frank in 1968. In 1972 Paschich sold 90 percent of the property—retaining a 10-percent stake—to winemaker Jim Barrett and his partners, remaining on board as general manager.[1]

Lee Paschich
Born(1914-09-13)September 13, 1914
Freestone, Sonoma County, California
DiedOctober 5, 1993(1993-10-05) (aged 79)
Napa, California
OccupationWinery owner
Years active1968-1993
Known forPart-Owner & General Manager at Chateau Montelena when their 1973 Chardonnay won the Judgment of Paris in 1976.
Spouse(s)Helen Wunder

References
  1. G. Taber The Judgment of Paris: California vs France pg 122 Simon & Schuster ISBN 0-7432-4751-5


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