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Make America Grape Again
On the eve of the California primary, The Wine Foundry is throwing our hat… er, T-Shirt, into the fray. In the spirit of the long-shots, uprisings, and predictions-gone-wrong that have characterized this year’s Presidential race, we are inspired to commemorate the cacophony of messaging and, more importantly, to refocus our national attention on what really matters to us – the Grape!
Flowering in the Vineyards
After much needed rain while the vines lay dormant, sunny
Dear Cabby: What’s the Skinny on Wine Aerators?
Dear Cabby- I’m worried about my girlfriend. Open any drawer and you’ll find an assortment of corkscrews, foil cutters and charms. For the most part, I’ve accepted her obsession with wine paraphernalia. However, yesterday, while cleaning, I found a wine aerator. When asked about it, she admitted using on a regular basis. Should I be worried? Sincerely, Worried in Waukegan
Dear Cabby: Is Rain Hurting the Vintage?
Dear Cabby, Recent January rains have me concerned about my spouse. She’s an obsessive wine geek and started moping around the house in fear the wet weather is hurting the upcoming vintage. Any suggestions? Sincerely, Soaking in Sonoma
Sauvignon Blanc versus Proprietary White Blend
Summer temperatures call for crisp wines to cut through heat and humidity. Sauvignon Blanc from Morgaen Lee Vineyard remains a favorite as it delivers both, acid-driven minerality and plenty of fruit. A winning, one-two combo. But, why only one refreshing selection? Last Harvest, the winemakers experimented with a top-secret co-fermentation of Chenin Blanc, Gewürztraminer & Riesling. This ain’t no saccharine sweet version either.
Lewis Vineyard is all Exclamation Points.
Lewis Vineyard is all exclamation points. Comic book heroes throwing punches of Bang! Zoom! Pow! Wines from this vineyard are not for the faint of heart. But, for those seeking a gorgeous and massive Cabernet, Lewis Vineyard delivers the grail. We’re honored to re-introduce the property to our 2016 Vineyard Guide.
Taking the Water Out of Winemaking.
At The Wine Foundry, a nearly 30,000-case custom-crush and custom winery in Napa, general manager Steve Ryan was attracted most by GOfermentor's potential environmental benefits and the ability to control oxygen exposure, seeing it as useful for smaller projects, blending lots and trials on new potential vineyard sources
How to Make Your Own Barrel of Fine Wine.
The Wine Foundry has a pristine winery in southern Napa where customers are welcome to visit and take part. Its staff is good enough that several professional wineries make wine there, including Matthiasson (which makes some of the best white wines in Napa Valley) and Krupp Brothers
Expect the Unexpected October 8th, 2015
October 8th marks the official launch of our Tasting Room. Join us. With wines crafted from the most prestigious vineyards in the New World and a modern Tasting Room featuring floor-to-ceiling visibility into winery floor, we’re eager to put our unique spin on the Napa Valley experience
Florentine Raises a Glass to Season-Ending ‘Elixir’
When William Florescu, general director of Milwaukee’s Florentine Opera, raises a glass on the opening night of Gaetano Donizetti’s "The Elixir of Love," he’ll toast the opera with the Florentine’s own wine. The Florentine Reserve, produced by The Wine Foundry in Napa, California, is a classic Bordeaux blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot and Petite Verdot, says marketing and communications director Richard Clark.
