Description:

"A premier example of what Paso Robles can do with Rhone Wines."

Michael Gill Cellars has brought more attention to the central coast wine region with his gold medal awards, especially the red varieties from the old European stock. Adjusting field practices and barrel room techniques, a new perspective has been formed of what can be accomplished by innovation and passion.

Located at the midpoint of Peachy Canyon Road, Michael Gill Cellars is quickly becoming the destination of dedicated wine aficionados. The varied microclimates and steep slopes of the vineyards allow a variety of specifics to be applied to each of the ten grape varieties to allow them to thrive in their most ideal environments.

Producing internationally recognized wine is attributed to the hands-on approach to each vine and adapting to the whims of Mother Nature. Being a boutique winery requires intense time and labor demands, and these demands have been recognized: 40 gold medals in the 2018 and 2019 competitions and 99 point scores four times in his seven years of competition on his Tempranillo, Counoise, and Syrah.Production at Michael Gill Cellars is sold exclusively at the tasting room and through the wine club.  The facility is surrounded by the Syrah vines that were planted in 1998.  The patio overlooks the vineyard and adjacent wineries, offering a peaceful scenic area to picnic, relax, and sip from the gold medal tasting menus.  There is a bit of the old west scattered about in his tasting room as can be seen by his world class hunting trophies.  Where else can one see life-sized mounts of polar bear and lion along with trophies from other parts of the world.  Michael Gill Cellars is truly an event to be unequalled: scenic location, historic hunting memories, and, of course, world class wines.

Varietals:

Alicante Bouschet, Counoise, Syrah, Tempranillo, Vermentino, Viognier, Zinfandel.

Accolades:

Best of Class

2012 Syrah - Gold/Best of Class Winner - 2016 Jerry D. Mead’s New World International Wine Competition
2014 Tempranillo- Double Gold/Best of Class & Variety: 99 points - 2016 Jerry D. Mead’s New World International Wine Competition
2014 Viognier - Best of Class Winner - California State Wine Competition
2014 Vermentino - Best of Class Winner- Taster's International Competition
2014 Counoise - Best of Class Winner- California State Wine Competition
Best of Class Winner - Pacific Rim International WIne Competition
2013 Tempranillo Tantrum - Best of Class/Best Red Varietal Winner - 2015 Jerry Mead’s New World International Wine Competition
2010 Tuxedo Syrah - Best of Class Winner - Paso Robles Mid State Fair Competition
2011 Tuxedo Syrah - Best of Class/Best of Show Winner - Denver International Wine Competition Chairman's Award Orange Wine Competition

Gold Medal Winners

2013 Alicante Bouschet - Gold Medal Winner - Tastings.com
2014 Zinfandel - Gold Medal Winner - World Wide Championships
2013 Fleur de Xel Viognier - Gold Medal Winner- 2015 Texas International Wine Competition
2013 Oso Blanco Vermentino - Gold Medal Winner - 2014 Orange County Wine Competition
Double Gold Medal Winner - 2015 Florida State International Wine Competition
2014 Counoise - Gold Medal Winner - 2015 Pacific Rim International Wine Competition
2013 Tempranillo Tantrum - Gold Medal Winner - 2014 Orange County Wine Competition
Gold Medal Winner 2015 Jerry Mead’s New World International Wine Competition
2010 Tuxedo Syrah - Gold Medal Winner - 2013 Central Coast Wine Competition