Igor Sill

ST. HELENA: NAPA VALLEY'S HOLY GRAIL

by Igor Sill - April 2016

Introduction by Barry Wiss

Barry Wiss is recognized as one of the most influential wine personalities of Napa Valley.  He is a Certified Wine Educator, Certified Sommelier, holds the Advanced Level Certification from the Wine and Spirits Education Trust and serves on the Board of Directors and Examiners for the Society of Wine Educators.

Being a professional wine educat...

MY TOP 10 BEST EVER RED WINES

It took me some time to put together my list of the very best Cabernet Sauvignon and red blends I’ve ever tasted over these past 5 years.  To relive those memories and tasting experiences over the span of those years was hauntingly unforgettable.  I assess a wine’s quality based on its coloration and purity, aromatic flavors and the memory of its long finish after the glass is emptied.  I hope you appreciate my...

THE 10 BEST NAPA VALLEY WINERIES TO VISIT By Igor Sill, along with insights from thousands of Wine lover reviewers, March 2016

No other wine region on the planet draws as much attention or visitors as Napa Valley. Its visited by some five million people every year, making it the second most visited tourist destination in California (Disneyland is # 1).  Perfect for a day or weekend trip from San Francisco, Napa Valley awards one with beauti...

Igor Sill farms a terraced cabernet sauvignon vineyard in St Helena, Napa, California. He's a passionate wine lover; writer and holds his Masters from Oxford University.

Sill Family Vineyard is a small, family-owned vineyard dedicated to growing world class Cabernet Sauvignon grapes. We are located in St. Helena Napa Valley between the Mayacamas and Vaca mountains. Our terraced hillside vineyard was planted with over 880 cabernet sauvignon ...