Winery Details
William James Cellars
This small production winery focuses primarily on Chardonnay, Grenache, Syrah, Pinot Noir, Sauvignon Blanc, Cabernet Franc, and Sangiovese working closely with select growers who are willing to meet the specific high quality parameters through custom farming techniques.
William James Cellars is run by Robin Bogue with the help of her Dad, Bill. With energy and passion, this dynamic father-daughter duo is wholly committed to the quality of wines produced at William James Cellars.
William James Cellars acquires long term contracts from Paso Robles and Santa Barbara County appelations, with an emphasis in the Santa Maria Valley and Santa Ynez Valley to create premium varietals to delight the changing palates of today's wine enthusiast. With its diversity of microclimates and soil, Santa Barbara County has the potential to equal the reputation of the world’s finest winemaking regions. Our small production winery focuses primarily on Chardonnay, Grenache, Syrah and Pinot Noir working closely with select growers who are willing to meet the specific high quality parameters through custom farming techniques.
From grape to glass, the enjoyment of wine is purely subjective. William James Cellars produce wines that stand alone but also love the beauty of food and wine that pairs well together. Enjoy!
- Surprise: William James Cellars was named after winemaker Robin Bogue's Dad "William" and her son "James".
- Total Package: Robin Bogue serves as Winemaker, Graphic Designer, Marketing and Public Relations Executive, Office Manager, Truck & Forklift Driver, Delivery girl, Wine Club Manager, and Dishwasher. She even personally pours wine at all local and national events!
- Philosophy: Robin Bogue’s manifesto is: I am a goddess, and my body is my temple; so therefore I drink wine!
Wines From William James Cellars
2009 William James Santa Barbara County Chardonnay
Grown on Block 43 of Riverbench Vineyards on the Foxen Trail in the Santa Maria... more
Papaya, pear, honeydew melon, blossom
2009 William James Santa Barbara County Pinot Noir
This Pinot Noir comes from a first year crop at Makenna’s Vineyard adjacent to White... more
Plum, red berry, spice, roses, lavender
2007 William James "Hampton Family Vineyards" Santa Ynez Valley Syrah
William James Cellars’ signature wine, the Syrah from the legendary Hampton Family... more
Black cherry, currant, berry, spice
2007 William James Santa Barbara County Grenache
This Santa Barbara County Grenache, sourced primarily from the Camp 4 Vineyard near... more
Black cherry, smoke, tobacco, allspice




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