The Story Behind Our Estate Winery
Long before Hill Family Estate poured its first glass, this family was already in the dirt. The winery guests visiting today on Solano Avenue did not begin as a tasting room. It began as a promise between two people who wanted to farm this land well enough that, one...
Above the Vines, Then Among Them: A Napa Valley Hot Air Balloon and Winery Day
There is a particular stillness that settles over Napa Valley before 8:00am, when the morning fog still clings to the valley floor and the vineyards hold the quiet before the day begins. It is the same hour the balloons rise. Hill Family Estate has partnered with Napa...
Vineyard Paintings of the Napa Valley
Vineyard paintings in Napa Valley by artists and masters have spanned more than 150 years, from French Impressionists to California realists who captured the region’s rolling vines, golden light, and distinctive seasons. This guide traces that artistic history and...
Pet-Friendly Winery Etiquette: Tips for Visiting Napa with Your Dog
Blog updated: August 6th 2026 Pet-friendly winery etiquette starts with confirming the property’s policy, keeping your dog leashed, and bringing water, waste bags, and other essentials. Hill Family Estate welcomes supervised dogs at its estate winery, seasonal picnic...