| 1969 |
Jay Corley first comes to Napa Valley in search of land to grow chardonnay and pinot noir |
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| 1970 |
MONTICELLO VINEYARDS founded with purchase of 80 acres of land to plant to grapes |
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| 1971 |
Main Estate first planted to chardonnay and pinot noir |
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| 1970's |
Professional farmers selling to the likes of Bouchaine, Christian Brothers, Far Niente, Grgich Hills, Lewis, Mumm, Schramsberg, Swanson, Sequoia Grove, Twomey, Vichon |
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| 1980 |
Our first crush - MONTICELLO VINEYARDS chardonnay and cabernet sauvignon |
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| 1982 |
Completion of winery building |
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| 1982 |
Established ELHERS LANE/MANKER/YEWELL vineyard in St Helena |
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| 1982 |
1st vintages for CORLEY RESERVE designated wines and CHATEAU M |
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| 1983 |
1st vintage MONTREAUX Brut sparkling wine |
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| 1984 |
Completion of Jefferson House |
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| 1984 |
Established KNOLLWOOD VINEYARD in Oak Knoll District |
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| 1987 |
Established TIETJEN VINEYARD in Rutherford |
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| 1987 |
Kevin Corley joins management team full time |
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| 1989 |
Established STATE LANE VINEYARD in Yountville |
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| 1989 |
Chris Corley joins winemaking team full time |
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| 1990's |
Replanting of all vineyards begin due to phyloxerra |
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| 1991 |
Kevin Corley appointed Winegrower |
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| 1996 |
Jay Corley retires |
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| 1997 |
Stephen Corley joins management team full time as Director of Wine Sales |
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| 1999 |
1st vintage CORLEY Proprietary Red Wine |
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| 2002 |
Chris Corley appointed Winemaker |
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| 2003 |
1st Vintage Monticello Vineyards Estate Grown Cabernet Franc |
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| 2004 |
1st Vintage Monticello Vineyards Estate Grown Syrah |
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