Gifford Hirlinger

The winery

Founded

2001

Facility

own winery

Wines poured

Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Red Blends, Sauvignon Blanc, Syrah, Tempranillo

People

• Berghan family owner|founder
  quoted from the source

  Gifford Hirlinger was established in 2001 by the Berghan family.

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• Mike Berghan winemaker
  quoted from the source

  The winemaker on record in the database is Mike Berghan, a member of the founding Berghan family.

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• Melissa Berghan owner
  quoted from the source

  Mike and Melissa own and operate the winery

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• Francisco Jimenez vineyard manager
  quoted from the source

  excellent vineyard crews led by Francisco Jimenez

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• Stephanie Briggs vineyard manager
  quoted from the source

  excellent vineyard crews led by Francisco Jimenez and Stephanie Briggs

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• Mike Berghan owner
  unverified quote

  Mike and Melissa own and operate the winery

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Where the fruit comes from

Estate vineyards

• An estate vineyard they do not name Walla Walla Valley AVA
  quoted from the source

  Gifford Hirlinger is described explicitly as an estate grown winery

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• Berghan Vineyard Walla Walla Valley, 8 acres
  quoted from the source

  Berghan Vineyard consists of approximately 8 acres planted to Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Malbec, Petit Verdot, Cabernet Franc, and Sauvignon Blanc

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Appellations

• Walla Walla Valley
  quoted from the source

  The estate is situated in the Walla Walla Valley AVA.

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Wines

8 wines, 8 vintages on record. Sources: the winery’s own webstore, The Thief’s sales records (2019–2026-09-14).