Portrait of Dennis Hill
i. Biography
He grew up on a prune and apple farm in the middle-reach of the Russian River Valley with his parents and two brothers.
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Early in his career, the foundation for Dennis Hill’s work was built across founding roles and co-founding work: founding winemaker at Blackstone, founding winemaker at Hyman & Hill Wines, co-founder at Cannonball Wine Company in Healdsburg, Sonoma (from 2006), and co-founder at Angels & Cowboys Wines. Today, Dennis is winemaker of Cannonball Wine Company and owner / personal label of Langhart & Hill Wines.
Where They Are Now
"We entered the wine industry because we love wine and it was our dream to own a winery."
Signature
Dennis's signature wines include Angels & Cowboys Proprietary Red, Cannonball Cabernet, and 2007 Napa Valley Merlot.
In Their Words “It's a passion of mine to make a Cabernet that is really rich, full-flavored, but smooth.” “We entered the wine industry because we love wine and it was our dream to own a winery.”
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What is Dennis Hill's current role?
As of 2026, Dennis Hill is Co-founder.
Where did Dennis Hill work before?
Dennis Hill's earlier career included Blackstone, Hyman & Hill Wines, and Cannonball Wine Company.
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