WINE COUNTRY NEWS | WINE COUNTRY THIS WEEKWILLIAM HILL ESTATE WINERYA Unique Napa Valley ExperienceImagine a unique Napa Valley experience where you can kick back,relax and enjoy fabulous wines while gaining insight into viticultureand winemaking. A place where guests are positively encouraged tostay a while and take in sweeping views of a different side of the valley,far from the madding crowds. If that’s what you’re looking for, thenhead to William Hill Estate <strong>Wine</strong>ry, tucked away in the rolling hills ofthe Silverado Bench, just off the southern end of the Silverado Trail.You’ll discover a freshly remodeled t<strong>as</strong>ting room with a new, contemporarylook.The winery w<strong>as</strong> founded in 1978 by William Hill, a Napa Valleyvineyard developer, who saw the potential of the soil and climate of theSilverado Bench. He also liked that the location w<strong>as</strong> neither valley floornor mountainside, but a happy medium at an altitude of 200-300 feet.William Hill purch<strong>as</strong>ed 200 acres and developed 140 of them. Overthe years, he discovered the Estate w<strong>as</strong> best suited to growing redBordeaux varietals including Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, CabernetFranc, Petit Verdot and Malbec. Each of these varietals are bottled individually,and are also blended into a rich,distinctive Estate Meritage.William Hill Estate winery h<strong>as</strong> alsobuilt its fine wine reputation onelegant Chardonnay. The Napa ValleyChardonnay ($22) is light, crisp and fruitforward,while the Reserve ($30) is richand buttery. Available only at the winery,their silky smooth Dijon ClonesChardonnay ($35) h<strong>as</strong> delicious notes ofpear and butterscotch. These three winesare featured in William Hill’s ChardonnayExperience, with three food pairings thatbring out the best in these wines and helpyou explore food and wine dynamics. <strong>This</strong> is available daily for $20either inside the t<strong>as</strong>ting room, or outside overlooking the vineyards.To really appreciate the special sense of place at William Hill Estate<strong>Wine</strong>ry, particularly during harvest se<strong>as</strong>on, taking a tour is the best wayto get the full Estate experience! In an intimate group setting, you canlearn about and history and terroir, work on a se<strong>as</strong>onal activity in thevineyard, and find out about winemaking and barrel aging in the stateof-the-artwinery. You’ll also t<strong>as</strong>te through an exclusive selection of thewines, paired with local artisan foods, and conclude with a sit downt<strong>as</strong>ting of Reserve and Estate wines. The tour is by appointment only,24 www.<strong>Wine</strong><strong>Country</strong><strong>This</strong><strong>Week</strong>.com
WINE COUNTRY THIS WEEK | WINE COUNTRY NEWSfor adults aged 21 or over, andcosts $45 per person. There is alsoa shorter version of this tour availabledaily for $30 per person.William Hill Estate <strong>Wine</strong>ry is awonderful place to take in thebeauty of the Napa Valley. Guestsare invited to pick up somegoodies from a local deli to enjoyunder the tranquil arbor with abottle of William Hill Estate wine.New this year in the t<strong>as</strong>ting roomis a b<strong>as</strong>ket of fun and games, witheverything from dominoes tobadminton for guests to enjoy.There is one l<strong>as</strong>t chance thisyear to bring your favorite picnicdinner to William Hill’s “Sunsetson the Silverado Bench” event. Atthis idyllic evening, you can enjoya bottle of William Hill Estatewine <strong>as</strong> you watch the sun godown. <strong>This</strong> event is complimentarywith wine available forpurch<strong>as</strong>e on Friday, September25th from 6:30 to 8:30.The winery is open daily from10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and is located at1761 Atl<strong>as</strong> Peak Road, Napa justtwo minutes from the SilveradoTrail. For more information, visitwww.williamhillestate.com ormake an appointment by calling(707) 265-3024.www.<strong>Wine</strong><strong>Country</strong><strong>This</strong><strong>Week</strong>.comPIZZACAFESaturdays11am-4pm25