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The combination of Greg Boegers winemaking experience, innovation and dedication to fruit quality paired with Justin Boeger's new techniques and energy ushers in an era of unequaled wine quality for Boeger Winery.

Greg Boeger shown in the wine aging, barrel room.

Greg Boeger Winemaker Greg Boeger spent much of his childhood at his grandfather's winery in Napa (Nichelini Winery est.1890) and there started his lifelong interest in winemaking. He graduated from UC Davis and shortly thereafter moved to El Dorado County to start the first commercial winery in the area since prohibition -- the year was 1972.  Since then, Greg Boeger has led Boeger Winery from a small local secret to a nationally renowned winery. He has built a reputation on innovation and craftsmanship. Always curious about new varieties and blending, Greg has planted thirty-eight different varietals in the various vineyards he manages. Greg Boeger is known for producing consistently high quality wines. During the course of his 30 years as Boeger Winery's winemaker, Greg won hundreds of awards including several Double Golds, Best of Class and Best of Regions. Boeger Merlot was served in the Whitehouse in 1984 during the Regan administration and Boeger Zinfandel was presented to Queen Elizabeth II as a gift from the state during her visit to California 1982. Today, Greg Boeger focuses most of his attention on the vineyards and grape growing, teaming up with his son, Justin Boeger (the current winemaker), for an unbeatable combination of quality fruit and quality craftsmanship.

Sacramento Magazine 04-03 By: Elaine Smith, Sacramento Magazine Writer Download PDF

Justin Boeger Justin Boeger graduated from UC Davis in 1998 with a degree in fermentation science and is now the head winemaker for Boeger Winery. Besides on the job training throughout his life, he interned in two prestigious wineries in the Franconian region of Germany before taking over here.   Following in the pioneering tradition, Justin has introduced several new wines and techniques to Boeger Winery, including the now very popular Pinot Noir and a comprehensive and diversified oak aging program.   He has also won numerous prestigious awards, including double golds, Best Ofs and the 2008 California Grand Champion Zinfandel (the 2006 Walker).  Justin’s winemaking style aims for well-balanced wines that you can drink now.