Meet Raj Patel, the Gujarat-born American Indian, whose brand of wine was served at the State dinner hosted at the White House for our Prime Minister, Narendra Modi. Raj’s journey into the world of wine-making began 20 years ago while working as a lab intern for Robert Mondavi Winery. His passion for wine led him to establish Patel Winery, a first-generation wine producer, competing with established vineyards and creating a bouquet of high-end red and white wines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Raj’s early exposure to the art of wine-making at Robert Mondavi Winery ignited his passion for superior-quality wines. Although he initially worked in the finance industry, he never forgot his dream of starting a wine business. In 2007, after years of planning and saving, Patel Winery was born, producing its first vintage of Cabernet Sauvignon. Raj’s ultimate goal is to create Bordeaux-style red wines and own a winery of his own in the future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Patel Winery follows a meticulous approach to wine production. Raj sources handpicked, hand-sorted grapes from premiere Napa Valley vineyards, believing that great grapes are the foundation of exceptional wines. His mission is to produce the finest Bordeaux-style red wine, reflecting the uniqueness of each vineyard and sub-appellations of Napa Valley. Raj’s personal favorites include wines from Napa Valley, Bordeaux, France, Piedmont, Italy, and Champagne, France.<\/p>\n\n\n\n