William Hill Estate
William Hill Estate 2003 Merlot (Napa Valley)
- $23
Ripe and classy, this wine, with a little Cabernet, captures the rich power of a fine Bordeaux blend. It’s very dry, and has intricate, dusty tannins that frame blackberry, cherry, mocha, dried herb and oaky spice flavors. Easy to find, with 15,300 cases produced.
— S.H.
(12/15/2006)
William Hill Estate 2007 Bench Blend Chardonnay (Napa Valley)
- $35
Made in the popular style of ripe fruit and plenty of oak, this Chard is rich in pineapple, pear, buttered toast and vanilla flavors. It’s fortunately balanced with crisp acidity and a touch of minerals. Drink with rich fare, like lobster salad.
— S.H.
(9/1/2010)
William Hill Estate 2006 Bench Blend Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley)
- $40
Quite a nice Cabernet Sauvignon from this veteran producer, but be warned. It’s very tannic. There’s a hard astringency that locks it down, but underneath that is beautifully ripened blackberry and cherry fruit. Will it age? Probably not for more than 4–6 years, when the tannins will still be there.
— S.H.
(9/1/2010)
William Hill Estate 2008 Chardonnay (Napa Valley)
- $25
Superoaky in vanilla, buttered toast, honey and smoky flavors, this Chardonnay stands up to all that wood power with ripe pineapples, pears and lemons. It’s a delicious, New World wine meant to dazzle, and it largely succeeds.
— S.H.
(12/31/2010)
William Hill Estate 1998 Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley)
- $22
Still dependable despite changes in ownership, this winery again delivers an elegant, well-made wine. With this vintage, it veers more toward herbaceous notes than fruity ones. The dominant flavors are of green olives and sweet bell pepper. Don’t think, however, that it’s lean. Oak provides fatness, and the right foods, like grilled red meat, will coax out the…
— S.H.
(2/1/2001)
William Hill Estate 2000 Merlot (Napa Valley)
- $21
Rich and balanced, an easy-drinking Merlot that packs in plenty of plum, blackberry and dried herb flavors. Goes down smooth due to the soft tannins, but there’s decent structure and a spicy finish.
— S.H.
(2/1/2004)
William Hill Estate 2005 Reserve Chardonnay (Napa Valley)
- $26
The reserve Chardonnay is primarily taken from Atlas Peak, but like the regular Chardonnay is entirely barrel-fermented. Hints of butter, marshmallow and spice on the nose give way to flavors of citrus custard and melon on the palate. Finishes with some spicy oak notes.
— W.E.
(8/1/2007)
William Hill Estate 2004 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley)
- $52
Already in the bottle, this is set for a September release. Right now, it’s a bit ruggedly tannic, although the flavors are spot on. Chocolate, plum and cassis notes are tinged with just enough cinnamon spice to add complexity. Best from 2009–2014.
— W.E.
(8/1/2007)
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