News & Events
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.
Intern Development Program
As part of our Business Development Internship, Claire and I will be making a barrel of wine. As you would expect, the first step is to decide which wine to use. We began by taking barrel samples from 2013 adoption barrels. We were able to narrow our choices down to a single vineyard and varietal, Cabernet Sauvignon from Rutherford Bench Vineyard, which offered 4 barrels to choose from. Believe it or not, the difference from one barrel to the next is uncanny.
Newly Launched “Foundry Wine Club” to Feature Unique Offerings of Ultra Premium Wines Produced From the Top 1 Percent of California Grapes
The Wine Foundry today announced the launch of the Foundry Wine Club, (http://www.FoundryWineClub.com) a new wine club that connects consumers with boutique, ultra premium California wines that are unavailable in stores. The new wine club will feature three offerings: 90+ Club, Napa Cab Club and Wines to Watch.
Uncorked 2015
2015 “Uncorked” was a great success! The 3 days offered a unique opportunity to reacquaint with old friends and forge new relationships over bottles and barrel samples.
