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Guilliams Vineyards

Address:
Guilliams Vineyards
3851 Spring Mountain Road
St. Helena, CAMAP
Phone:
(707) 963-9059
E-mail:
guilliam@napanet.net

Shortly after moving to Spring Mountain in 1978, John and Shawn Guilliams began producing homemade wine. Their property had once been planted with vines, but they were abandoned during the Great Depression.

At an elevation of 2,000 feet, the mountain slopes were perfect for Bordeaux varietals. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Cabernet Franc were planted using environmentally sensitive farming techniques. In 1984, Guilliams Vineyards was bonded to commercially produce and sell wine.

John majored in Engineering and Conservation of Natural Resources at UC Berkeley and applied his education to grape growing. He is a member of the committee that wrote the Code of Sustainable Winegrowing Practices for the California Wine Institute, as well as a Director of the Napa County Farm Bureau.

Guilliams Vineyards first estate wine was their 1985 Spring Mountain release was our 1985 Cabernet Sauvignon. It was aged in 100% French oak for 2 years. The winery currently makes about 1,000 cases of a red blend that is mainly Cabernet Sauvignon. They also produce very small amounts of Merlot and Cabernet Franc.

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Comments & Reviews

February 13, 2008 | sarah

Four of us toured this quaint family owned and runned vineyard last fall. We enjoyed the wine and the friendly tour. The reds were exceptional and the family was down to earth and the tour was educational. Highly recommend a visit to this vineyard and Spring Mountain. Make sure you hire a car to navigate the roads.

July 29, 2008 | km831130

I acidentally visited this winery and this small family owned winery, in my opinion, the jewel of Spring mountain district. Excellent red wines (cabernet sauvignon and as well as cabernet franc)

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