Jim Barrett (winemaker)

Jim Barrett
Born(1926-11-08)November 8, 1926[1]
DiedMarch 14, 2013(2013-03-14) (aged 86)
EducationUniversity of California, Los Angeles (BA)
Loyola Marymount University (JD)
OccupationWinery owner
Years active1972–1982
Known forOwner/producer at Chateau Montelena when their 1973 Chardonnay won the Judgment of Paris in 1976.
Children5, including Bo

James L. Barrett (November 8, 1926 – March 14, 2013) was an American businessman and the owner of Chateau Montelena which won the Chardonnay competition of the 1976 Judgment of Paris wine tasting.

  1. ^ Virbila, S. Irene (March 19, 2013). "James L. Barrett dies; pioneering Napa vintner". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved March 19, 2013.