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The backbone of the estate winery is the initially planted
Syrah, lush with layered dark fruits with a velvety finish, that
has garnered annual Best of Class awards not only in the US,
but also by the Berlin International Wine Competition in every
year entered.
Michael Gill wines are produced from estate fruit—no grapes
are bought, no grapes are sold. All varietals are dry farmed,
decreasing yield but concentrating the fruit flavors. Old World
methods are used, and quality, not quantity, is the focus with
an annual case production of a mere 1,000 to 1,200 cases.
It's a family run operation at Michael Gill Cellars where you
will likely see Dr. Gill (or his children) behind the counter,
or friendly staff to make your tasting experience more than
memorable.
TOP: Welcome to our tasting room/ French hunting lodge; a comfortable
setting looking out at the syrah and tempranillo fields.
Photograph by Jack von Eberstein
RIGHT: 2018 was another award winning year.
Photographs Courtesy of Michael Gill Cellars
