Phillips Hill Winery founder and winemaker Toby Hill established Phillips Hill Winery in 2002. A former abstract artist, Toby translates his intense study and practice of composition into the delicate balance of making wine. His 1997 purchase of 30 acres just 10 miles from the Pacific Ocean put him in the heart of Anderson Valley’s premium Pinot Noir country, where the availability of grapes from exceptional local vineyards influenced him to focus primarily on that cool climate variety. Phillips Hill Pinot Noirs reflect his personal aesthetic; Old World-inspired, with an emphasis on verve, finesse and complexity rather than power.