Vineyard development and the William Hill Winery, 1970s-1990s :
oral history transcript /
William H. Hill. An interview conducted by Carole Hicke in 1997. Regional Oral History Office, The Bancroft Library, University of California, Berkeley,
1998.

Description

Main Author

Hill, William H. (William Henry), 1942-

Related Names

Hicke, Carole, interviewer.
Bancroft Library. Regional Oral History Office.

Language(s)

English

Subjects

Thoma, Carl.
Hill & Thoma Wines.
Parducci Wine Cellars.
William Hill Winery.
Wine and wine making > Wine and wine making / California > Wine and wine making / California / Napa Valley.
Vintners > Vintners / California > Vintners / California / Interviews.
Oral histories.

Summary

Background and early interest in wine in France; experiences in vineyard development: Diamond Mountain Ranch, Mr. Veeder Vineyard, Silverado Vineyard, Foss Valley Ranch; importance of climate and terroir in winemaking; William Hill Winery vineyard properties; California Cabernets, industry trends, consumer preferences, marketing and sales; purchase of Parducci Wine Cellars; formation of Hill & Thoma Wines.

Note

Forms part of: Wine Spectator California wine oral history series.
Also available online.
Audio tape recording of the interview also available. Classified as Phonotape 2981 C:1-4.

Physical Description

Phonotapes: 4 sound cassettes.
Transcript: 1 v. (viii, 79 p.) : port. ; 29 cm.

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