Vineyard development and the William Hill Winery, 1970s-1990s
By: William H. Hill. An interview conducted by Carole Hicke in 1997. Regional Oral History Office, The Bancroft Library, University of California, Berkeley,
Contributors: Hicke, Carole.; Bancroft Library. Regional Oral History Office.
Published: 1998
Subjects: Thoma, Carl.; William Hill Winery.; Parducci Wine Cellars.; Hill & Thoma Wines.; Vintners -- California -- Interviews.; Wine and wine making -- California -- Napa Valley.
Genres: Interviews.
Other titles: Wine Spectator California wine oral history series.
Description: 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.