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In the fall of 2003, Jim Gill fulfilled a life long dream by founding the Wooden Nickel Wine Company. He began by purchasing 2 tons of intensely concentrated old vine Petite Syrah and worked closely with winemaker Charles Hendricks to make 4 barrels of one of the most truly inspiring "boutique" wines around.

Jim's passion is evident in the quality of wine he makes while his dedication goes beyond what's in the bottle. Jim has dedicated his wine to his father, Doug, who always told him "don't take any wooden nickels!" Jim carries this philosophy into his winemaking by scouting out only top lots of grapes for his wines. Jim plans to release a Bordeaux style blend in the coming vintages. Only 120 cases of his debut Petite Syrah were produced making it one of the rarest wines in our portfolio.