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...
Napa Valley wine tasting experiences offer something for every wine lover, from intimate, family-owned estates to scenic Napa Valley vineyard tastings in Yountville and beyond. With more than 400 wineries and dozens of tasting rooms throughout the region, deciding...
While our harvest season, from August to October, tends to be what many of our visitors think of as the most picturesque season to visit the Napa Valley, the late winter mustard season must be a close second. With blankets of bright yellow flowers among the vineyards,...
The essences of Italian cuisine are family and freshness. Blending locally produced ingredients with recipes from past generations to create unique and tasteful dishes is the fundamental element of Italian culture. As Italian families migrated to other countries,...
It’s common for Napa Valley wineries to host vacation packages for their wine club members and customers. And at Hill Family Estate, wer’re all about joining in on the fun! From June 26 to July 6, 2020, we will be hosting another spectacular Food and Wine Trails...
While Napa Valley is relatively compact, the region’s uniquely diverse conditions support the incomparable production of a wide range of grape varieties. Blessed with multiple microclimates, varying soil types, notable elevation changes, Napa vineyards represent a...
