page_title: André Tchelistcheff
hierarchical_section_title: André Tchelistcheff
caption_attribution_description: English: Monument of André Tchelistcheff, the Russian American winemaker, in Napa, CA Русский: Памятник Андрею Челищеву, американскому виноделу русского происхождения, в Напе, Калифорния
context_page_description: André Tchelistcheff was America's most influential post-Prohibition winemaker. Tchelistcheff is most notable for his contributions toward defining the style of California's best wines, especially Cabernet Sauvignon. Called the "dean of American winemakers", industry pioneers, such as Rev. John Staten of Field Stone Winery, Robert Mondavi, Louis Martini and Rob Davis of Jordan Vineyard & Winery, and Rick Sayre of Rodney Strong Wine Estates, considered him their mentor.
context_section_description: André Tchelistcheff  (Russian: Андрей Викторович Челищев; December 7, 1901 – April 5, 1994) was America's most influential post-Prohibition winemaker.  Tchelistcheff is most notable for his contributions toward defining the style of California's best wines, especially Cabernet Sauvignon.  Called the "dean of American winemakers", industry pioneers, such as Rev. John Staten of Field Stone Winery, Robert Mondavi, Louis Martini and Rob Davis of Jordan Vineyard & Winery, and Rick Sayre of Rodney Strong Wine Estates, considered him their mentor.
caption: Monument to André Tchelistcheff in Napa, California
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