We own and operate two distinctive vineyards, St. Helena terraced hillside vineyard and Atlas Peak Mountain 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 spectacular views. The half-acre vineyard was planted by famed vineyard manager, Michael Nunez in 2009 with cabernet sauvignon vines that are exceptional clones 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 Valley’s smallest, single-varietal ultra-premium 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 Chardonnay de Rosé!

At its best, wine is an expression of place, and the magical Atlas Peak Mountain plateau on which Sill Family Vineyards’ Cabernet Sauvignon grows is certainly extraordinary. Wine is also a reflection of the people who create it, and that starts with the farming of the land. Twenty-four plus acres planted to heritage Cabernet Sauvignon (75%), Merlot (20%) and Cabernet Franc (5%).  The vineyard sits in an elevation of 1600 feet (485 m) above sea level, sheltered from oceanic foggy winds by the western Mayacama mountain ridges.  We are truly blessed with our optimal west facing exposure which provides a full hour more sun than valley floor vines.  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.  Robert Parker extended a 97 points rating to this vineyard’s 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon vintage.

Our St. Helena hillside vineyard is located in a unique geological vein, which gives its terroir its specificity. The vines are stressed by Mount St. Helena’s clay volcanic loam soil to produce a rich, subtle and elegant cabernet.  Rootstocks receive excellent drainage and ideal exposure to sunlight—proximity to the Napa River adds an undeniable marker for our Cabernet Sauvignon grapes. Our wines possess all the elements of greatness, an individuality combined with elegance, extraordinary complexity, remarkable aging potential, compelling richness, remaining remarkably faithful to the vineyard’s pedigree.

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

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 truly appreciate the extraordinary commitment and passionate support of our customers. In this spirit of sharing, we invite you to learn more about our extended family, our Sill Family Vineyards Wine Club.

Our wines are sold direct to our customers, thus our website ordering and our Wine Club membership are the only way to enjoy our wines. Our Wine Club provides many benefits to its elite members. In addition to having the opportunity to taste a selection of limited release wines, you will also receive an invitation to be our guest at our annual event held in the gardens at the private Sill Family Atlas Peak Mountain estate home, quarterly insights, special email offers, anniversary and referral rewards, access to library wines, special discounts at select hotels in Napa, Sonoma and much more!

As a member, you’ll receive two (2) shipments per year. The cost ranges from $171 to $885 per shipment excluding tax and shipping. Not only will you receive 12%-20% 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!

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.

Ambassador Club    |   Sommmelier club  |    Maestro Sommelier club

Each membership level is available in two shipments, Ambassador: 6 bottles per year; Sommelier: 12 bottles per year or Maestro Sommelier: 24 bottles per year —which are split evenly between a shipment in the Spring (late April) and a shipment in the Fall (October) season.

Since we are not permitted to be open to the general public, we are only able to offer tours & visits 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.

Maestro Sommelier Winery & Vineyards Private Tour & Tasting

Our Maestro Sommelier Club members will be guided through the gardens at the private Sill Family Atlas Peak Mountain estate home and tasting room where you’ll experience several levels of the vineyard and wine making process, learning how our soils are tended, how the grapes are grown, and harvested, how our wines are crafted, aged and bottled, using both innovative and traditional techniques. Afterward, enjoy a tasting of our remarkable très Chardonnay, très Cabernet Sauvignon, and très Chardonnay de Rosé wines, expertly paired with hors d’oeuvres. Approximately 1.5 hours.

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, shipment 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 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.