Monday, May 3, 2010

Meet Ryan Hill from Hill Family


If you haven't yet, its time to meet Ryan Hill from Hill Family Estate Winery as we prepare for our upcoming wine dinner at Wildfish with Ryan and the Hill Family wines.  So instead of hearing it from us, we thought we'd sit down with Ryan (interview style) so you can get to know Ryan and his families wine.

DW: Hi Ryan, how are you?
RH: I'm great. And you?

DW: Good. Ryan, tell us about the Hill Family and their wines.
RH: Hill Family Estate was formed in 2001 by Doug (my Dad), Darci, Ryan and Carly Hill. The patriarch, Doug Hill, started growing grapes in Napa during the early 80's. Over the last 33 years, Doug has managed over 1,000 acres of vineyards and grown grapes for 50 different winemakers. Today, the Hill's craft 10 different wines that range from $22-$150 per bottle.

DW: What makes the Hill Family different from others?
RH: We are 100% family owned and operated! Our wines are crafted in an elegant style (we have a female winemaker) and she expresses the terroir from each vineyard site that is farmed by Doug Hill.