We own and operate two distinctive vineyards, Atlas Peak Mountain vineyard located on a plateau 1,650 feet above sea level, and our St. Helena terraced vineyard. Our St. Helena vineyard is located on the east side of the Silverado Trail, just a mile or so north of the village town of St. Helena. It is sited in one of the most beautiful parts of the world surrounded by absolutely wonderful views. The half-acre vineyard was planted by famed vineyard manager, Michael Nunez in 2009 with cabernet sauvignon vines that are exceptional clone 7 grafted on 110R rootstock and were carefully chosen for compatibility with the vineyard’s terroir. Michael learned his craft from his time spent with winemaker legend, Justin Meyer, who in turn worked for the famous winemaker and Cellar Master, Brother Timothy, at their Christian Brothers winery in St Helena. Justin went on to found Silver Oak Cellars along with Ray Duncan and specialized in growing a single varietal Cabernet Sauvignon, a unique approach when most wineries produced up to a dozen varietals. Today, we follow a very similar, though more disciplined approached, keeping fruit production tightly controlled via Michael Nunez’s supervision.

We recognize that we are only the most recent stewards in a long history of our land, farming according to a continually organic and sustainable methods. We utilize a farm conservation plan for the vineyard which includes environmentally-based practices that utilize beneficial insects and predatory birds in order to protect and sustain our environment naturally. We are deeply committed to building a family legacy that will endure for future generations to come.

Operating as one of Napa’s smallest, hand-crafted ultra-premium volcanic cult vineyards, Sill Family Vineyards is proud to offer you our exceptional, limited production of Bordeaux-style Cabernet Sauvignon, Burgundian-style Chardonnay and our industry first Burgundian & Bordeaux styled très Rosé de Chardonnay!  Availability is very limited, thus, our Club Members have reserved first access, thereafter, our website orders are made available.  We apologize in advance if our wines are unattainable. Thank you for your understanding. We now include all shipping costs with any purchase of 6 bottles or more, at $1.00 flat rate to any of our licensed States and though we would love to share our wines throughout the world, currently we are only allowed to ship to the following states: AK, AZ, CA, CT, FL, IL, MA, MI, NH, NV, NJ, NY, NC, OH, SC, TX, WA.

At its best, wine is an expression of place, and the magical Atlas Peak volcanic mountain plateau on which Sill Family Vineyards’ 24+ acres of Cabernet Sauvignon (75%), Merlot (22%) and Petit Verdot (3%) grapes grow is certainly extraordinary. Wine is also a reflection of the people who create it, and that starts with the precision farming practices of this mysteriously rewarding land. The vineyard sits in an elevation of 1,600 feet (488 m) above sea level, sheltered from oceanic foggy winds by the western Mayacama mountain ridges. We are truly blessed with an optimal west facing exposure which provides a full hour more sun exposure over valley floor vines and with an abundance of pure unadulterated clean fresh air.

Extraordinary care is taken to assure that our wine’s aroma, flavor, and texture express a sense of this magical place. Terroir is one of the absolute key elements in a wine’s characteristic taste and flavor, and wild indigenous yeast is an absolute vital component of our terroir.

Wild yeast is exactly what the name implies, it is the naturally existing yeast blowing and circulating in the vineyard’s air, much as pollen does. The yeasts in vineyards seem to flow from wind-ruffled trees, transported by mild breezes, bees, and insects that surround the vineyard. Wild yeast attaches to surfaces of the grape skin and, as it hangs onto the skins, it faithfully represents its surroundings, the air, sunshine, temperature, bees, vines and many other elements. It’s a complex organism that fuels and drives many processes in the crafting of wine and certainly influences the final, finished product.

Winemakers believe that the land speaks to them of possibilities. My sole ambition is to fully express those possibilities, capturing the very best of what this magical land offers. This care and attention is manifested in our vineyard’s sustainable precision farming practices.

We are committed to maintaining the beauty of our natural habitat with sustainability as the focus of our green farming practices. We take into account the impact of every vineyard decision on the native ecosystems under our stewardship. We plant a diverse array of cover crops which are matched to our specific soil type to naturally improve soil nutrients, health and promote indigenous insect growth while using organically produced compost in our plants, soils and vineyards.

Our precision farming practice utilizes a total systems approach, essentially treating the vineyard as an overall component of a much larger ecosystem. We emphasize minimal soil tilling, smart energy use, waste management and water conservation as good stewards of these lands, while creating wines that are uniquely expressive. We employ an extensive winery waste water management system that captures waste water to prevent run-off and soil erosion.

We understand that what is best for our vineyards is ultimately best for Mother Nature and our planet Earth and we hope to continue this commitment of responsibility to the environment for generations to come. We are Fish Friendly Farming certified, NapaGreen certified and National Wild Life Federation certified.

The sharing of a fine bottle of wine has always played an intimate role in deepening family bonds and friendships throughout history. The simple, yet profound act of sharing a bottle of wine opens doors to the heart in the same way that a warm smile softens differences. We are able to provide our Wine Club members with deep discounts on our wines because we are better able to gauge our production requirements as a result of your Wine Club purchase commitment.  We truly appreciate your “partnership” commitment and your passionate support. In this spirit of sharing, we invite you to learn more about our extended family, our Sill Family Vineyards Wine Club. No sign-up fees and no shipping costs.

Our wines are sold direct to our customers, and a very few exclusive dining establishments, thus, our website ordering and our Wine Club membership are the best ways to enjoy our wines. Our Wine Club provides many benefits to its elite members, as well as to ourselves. In addition to having the opportunity to taste a selection of limited production wines, there are no sign-up fees, no shipping costs (with a minimum 6 bottles) and priority over non-club buyers.

As a member, you’ll receive one (1) shipment per year (Fall/Oct-Nov). The cost ranges from $312 to $1,776 per shipment excluding tax based on your selection. Not only will you receive 15%-25% off your club shipments, you are also welcome to re-order any of these bottles and more directly from our Winery at the same great savings, and no shipping fees.

Our Wine Club can be customized to focus solely on the wines that you prefer; however, we may not be able to fulfill all your requests given our limited production. We invite you to join our Wine Club to guarantee your allocation of our small, limited production wines and to enjoy unique club benefits!

We offer three levels of memberships: Ambassador, Sommelier and Maestro Sommelier each available with any combination of our wines. Each membership level is shipped once per year (late October/early November), Ambassador= One shipment of 6 bottles per year; Sommelier= One shipment of 12 bottles per year or Maestro Sommelier=One shipment of 24 bottles per year.  There are NO SHIPPING COSTS TO WINE CLUB MEMBERS.

Since we are not permitted to be open to the general public, we are only able to receive our friends and guests to our 24 bottle commitment Maestro Sommelier Club members. These by-appointment-only tastings & tours will help you discover the hidden side of Atlas Peak Mountain wine country while joining our extended family.

Details of the fine print:

Sill Family Vineyards strives for total customer satisfaction. There are no signup fees. We will notify you by email in advance of ship date. Shipments will be sent ground to business or residential addresses (business address preferred) and we will delay shipment if the weather is unsuitable. Laws pertaining to wine purchase and shipment vary from state to state, and we are unable to ship to select states. By law, an adult signature (over 21 of age) is required upon receipt for all alcohol shipments.

Your credit card will be billed prior to shipping for the cost of the wine and any applicable taxes. Please inform us of any changes to account numbers, expirations, shipping and billing addresses. By joining, you are agreeing to these terms and certifying that you are at least 21 years of age. You may cancel your membership at any time after your one year commitment is fulfilled by email or phone with no penalties, however, we cannot cancel a shipment that is already on its way to you. If you decide to cancel your membership before your 1 year agreement, extra charges may be applied.

Sill Family Vineyards has made a pledge to donate 10% of each year’s profits to UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital, the Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation (MMRF) and Kadoch Lab, which maintains affiliations at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Harvard Medical School and the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard. The Kadoch Lab brings together the best of the leading cancer research community to tackle unique challenges in unraveling chromatin regulatory mechanisms. We support this important research because we realize that there are a lot of people and organizations out there who are in need of some help.