About

Our story is a unique one. What do you get when you combine Texas Hill Country, the historical Luckenbach house, and a passion for exceptional Paso Robles wines? Hill & Bach Cellars!

Collage of photos of the Founders of Hill & Bach Cellars, Julie and Richard Lee

The Founders’ Story

CATCHING THE BUG

Richard and Julie, both native Texans, met during happy hour at a favorite Houston watering hole. Three years later, Richard sold his oil company and the couple moved to California. They settled near Paso Robles in the beautiful and bucolic wine region of California’s Central Coast. At the time, Richard had never been wine tasting but agreed to give it a try. He became instantly hooked, and being surrounded by over 300 wineries provided him abundant opportunities to sample wine and learn all about wine making.

LOVING LAID BACK PASO

Julie had previously experienced wine tasting in the Napa and Sonoma regions, so she was delighted with the more laid back approach to wine that Paso Robles offered. Because winery owners and employees seemed to enjoy sharing their knowledge with anyone interested, the “newbies” felt comfortable asking questions and learning new things. Wine tasting became a favorite pastime for the couple and they enjoyed the experience of the different tasting venues as they socialized with friendly locals and tourists alike.

DISCOVERING HIDDEN TREASURE!

Richard, consummate entrepreneur that he is, began to dream of growing and making his own wine. And just when Julie was starting to wonder how much his new ventures were going to cost, an extraordinary thing happened. The landscapers uncovered an overgrown and long forgotten hobby vineyard right on their own property. After some much needed TLC, the vineyard produced enough healthy fruit to harvest and Richard began experimenting and learning various winemaking processes. With some trial and error, he was able to make wine worthy of bottling and the couple gifted them to friends and family. He labeled his first wines “Juliette” in a romantic gesture to Julie. And eventually, his wine improved so much that people were requesting more.

BRINGING A UNIQUE WINE EXPERIENCE TO A TEXAS LEGEND

Richard and Julie eventually became homesick for Texas and their families back home, so they moved to Boerne in 2018. But once here, they began to miss their wine tasting and making hobby.They decided to bring their experiences of Paso Robles here to share with fellow Texans. Richard and Julie wanted to combine the best of both worlds; to create a truly special but relaxed brand of fun and enjoyment. As they looked for the perfect venue, the historical Luckenbach House on Boerne’s Main Street fortuitously came up for sale. The house is currently being renovated and lovingly restored to become the perfect setting for sipping California grown wine in a uniquely Texan atmosphere. We hope you will come sip the legend.

Opening in Summer of 2026!

Our Staff

Sheila Marie Kelly

GENERAL MANAGER

Sheila is an enthusiastic wine lover with a passion for creating memorable guest experiences. She thrives on connecting with people and will make sure every visit is exceptional. She looks forward to giving y’all a warm welcome and a truly unforgettable wine experience at Hill & Bach Cellars.

Kylie Nettles

WINE CLUB MANAGER & EVENTS COORDINATOR

Kylie enjoys bringing people together through wine, community, and meaningful experiences. As Wine Club & Events Manager, she loves creating opportunities for guests to connect, whether through exclusive wine club events, special gatherings, or a relaxing afternoon at the winery. She is excited to share our story and help every guest feel right at home.

Our Talented Winemakers

Enrique Torres

Enrique is passionate about wine! He currently holds the position of Senior Winemaker at Calipaso Winery and Villa. He became a Winemaker at the ripe old age of 25 and has since worked his way up in the Cellar and Local Paso Robles Wine Appellation.

His specialty is working with grape varietals which thrive well in Paso Robles and other areas of the Central Coast. These include but are not limited to: Albariño, Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, Tempranillo. His knowledge base includes all aspects of wine production from Crushing, Fermenting, Blending, Filtering and Bottling, which makes him an incredibly versatile and valuable asset to the operations at Cali Paso and now to us! He knows the correct protocols to follow, is very hands-on with quality control, and has developed a discerning wine palette.

Marin Wolgamott

Born and raised on California’s Central Coast, Marin has been dedicated for over 13 years in the wine industry. A graduate from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo’s Wine and Viticulture program, Marin has honed her craft working at various wineries throughout California, Oregon, Australia, and New Zealand. She was living the dream – traveling and working two harvests a year alternating between hemispheres.

Now back in California, Marin’s passion for winemaking runs deep as she is a consulting winemaker for multiple prestigious brands and also her own wine brand called Marin’s Vineyard. Her specialty is small-lot production with attention to detail, crafting wines that are expressive, balanced, and true to their origins.