Grgic ‘96 Plavac Mali

Max Jacobson

Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2000 | 9:35 a.m.

If you're wondering where all the vowels went, Croatia is famous for -- among other things -- consonants, wines and winemaker Mike Grgich, a familiar name in the California wine trade (his Grgich Hills Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon have won numerous awards). Yes, this is the same Mike Grgich, minus the final "h" when his name is spelled in his native language. And Plavac Mali is similar to a California Zinfandel, spicy, robust and intense, a great food wine and a fine value. This is really one of the first wines from the Balkans to hit local shelves. If it proves to have legs, expect many more in the near future.

Available at Nevada Wine Cellar, $14.99.

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