William Hill Estate Winery
2018 Red Wine
Napa Valley
Auction 24 | Lot No. 136
Vintage: 2018
William Hill Estate Winery
Red Wine
Napa Valley
10 cases produced
Highlights
- Cabernet Franc is the dominant variety in this vivid, plush red wine
- Vineyard sources for this wine include the breathtaking William Hill Estate as well as Stagecoach Vineyard
- The rocky, thin, nutrient-poor benchland soils grow grapes with small berries and intense color and flavor
- Slow and even flavor development in 2018 created a concentrated yet balanced wine
Description
For nearly 40 years, William Hill Estate Winery has been offering rich and expressive wines from our vineyards in Napa Valley. This Cabernet Franc-based red blend is rooted in the character of the unique, rolling hills of our 200-acre estate in the heart of the Silverado Bench in Napa Valley, crafted through the vision of winemaker Mark Williams, thoughtful vineyard planning and meticulous attention in the cellar.
Wine Facts
- Sustainably produced
Mark Williams
Winemaker, William Hill Estate Winery
Mark's winemaking career has led him around the world from Australia, to the Central Coast of California and now to William Hill Estate Winery in Napa.
Country born: United States
Education: BS in Enology and Food Science at California State University, Fresno
Years in the wine industry: 10-15 years
Winemaking Philosophy:
Each vintage, I strive to express the best of California's most renowned growing regions- from the North Coast to the Central Coast- in a refined way.
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