Gilpin Estate is a family-owned winery focused on producing handcrafted, boutique Napa Valley wine. Owner and winemaker John Gilpin uses his knowledge to craft superior wines with balance, power, dimension, and finesse.

Gilpin Estate (GE) is a family-owned winery focused on producing handcrafted boutique Napa Valley wine. John Gilpin, owner and winemaker, works with diverse premium vineyards to craft superior wines styled for balance, power, dimension and finesse. Gilpin, who has a degree in Horticulture from Cal Poly San Luis Obipso and studied Viticulture at UC Davis, features a winemaking style that balances the contributions of the soil and the fruit that produces powerfully rich wines. Gilpin was the winemaker of Quercus wines and Vitus wines and has won numerous awards over the last 10 years. With a background in retail management and business development, John’s wife Carol is the marketing manager and co-owner for the company.

Gilpin Estate Merlot

2020 Gold Medal Winner/San Francisco Chronicle The Merlot vineyard is on Olive Hill Lane in Coombsville, an up-and-coming hot region within the Napa Valley. Perched on a rocky hillside that climbs up to 1900 feet in the Vaca mountain range, the vines are known for providing grapes that offer dense, dark fruit with solid tannins and rich feel. Gilpin has produced his award-winning wines from this vineyard since 2008 and is excited about the first release of his Merlot under the Gilpin Estate label.

Gilpin Estate Rosé of Merlot

This Provencal style Rosé is produced from grapes in the cooler southern region of Napa Valley. The tradition of whole cluster press, using the whole grape (versus the leftover juice after pressing the grape), creates a more complex Rosé wine that is refreshing, crisp and well-rounded.

Gilpin Estate Pinot Noir

A new favorite wine for Carol Gilpin (also called Carol’s Cuvee), these grapes come from a small Carneros vineyard that produces a big wine. The Gilpin Pinot is big, bold style and holds up to a variety of rich foods. This is a Cabernet lover’s Pinot.