There's a reason that the Charles Krug Winery is one of the best known and respected in America, in fact, there are several.
History is certainly one.
Clearly the first and oldest winery in the world-famous Napa Valley, with nearly 140 years of stories to tell, founding father, Charles Krug, established the winery in 1861. The stories are as varied and intriguing as the wines, punctuated with innovations and a list of firsts that seem to highlight each of the 14 decades. Quality is another reason to highlight the winery. Since quality starts in the vineyard, you can't discount the aggressive development of prime vineyard land in the Napa Valley. More than 800 acres are now under the control of the Peter Mondavi Family, proprietors of Charles Krug.