Claire Hill Wines

Field	Details
Winemaker	Claire Hill
Address	495 Barneveld Ave, San Francisco, CA 94124 (trade inquiries)
Web Site	https://www.clairehillwines.com/
Founded	2014 (first vintage)
Regions	Santa Cruz Mountains, Mendocino, West Sonoma County, Sierra Foothills, Contra Costa
Tasting Room	No public tasting room

Winemaker

Claire Hill started her winemaking career in 2014 with her first vintage at Unti in Dry Creek, Sonoma.

2015: Harvest at Rhys in Santa Cruz Mountains

2016: Pruning at Mount Eden Vineyards (Santa Cruz Mountains), then worked with Éric Texier in the Rhône Valley, France

Philosophy

Sources grapes from heritage vineyards across California. Focused on honoring California's heritage vineyards and planning for the future of West Coast winemaking.

Santa Cruz Mountains Wines

Syrah - Casa Syrah from dry-farmed vineyard planted 2001, steep slope at 2,100 feet elevation with hillside terraces

Chardonnay - Branciforte Vineyard in Santa Cruz Mountains

Other Wines

Produces Zinfandel, Mourvèdre, and Chardonnay from various California heritage vineyards.

Sources

• Claire Hill Wines
• Santa Cruz Mountains Syrah - Claire Hill Wines
• Claire Hill Wines: Honoring California's Heritage Vineyards - The Grape Reset
• The Fizz #85: Claire Hill is planning for the future of West Coast winemaking
• Claire Hill Wines - Selection Massale