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The latest news, articles and upcoming events from the Foley Food & Wine Society.

Meet Gwen & Geo, Big FFW Collectors and FFWS Members
Gwen and Geo Verna were both born and raised in Philadelphia. They moved to Seattle in 2005, and to escape the gray and rain, started visiting Sonoma and Napa every…
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Meet Doug & Shana, VGK Fans and FFWS Veterans
Doug and Shana Wilgar were both born and raised in Las Vegas (true “Vegas Born,” as they put it), and have lived there most of their lives. What do they…
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Everything You Need to Know About Lancaster Estate
Lancaster’s winery and tasting room is just outside of Healdsburg, surrounded by 53 acres of estate vineyards in the Alexander Valley AVA. We spoke with Elizabeth Flores, Sr. Manager, Guest…
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Life of the Vines: Beginning of the End of the 2020 Harvest
Just look at those plump, juicy berries! That’s the deft hand of Foley Family Wines Director of Viticulture Kara Maraden—holding a stunning cluster of just-harvested grapes. The image to the…
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Innovations: Foley Family Wineries Adapt to the Times Offering a Range of Experiences
From fried chicken and caviar to BBQ and virtual tasting appointments with our engaging, savvy, and knowledgeable wine educators, there are plenty of exciting ways to experience wine country at…
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Celebrate the Holidays with Your Favorite Foley Family Wines
The Foley Food & Wine Society released their new Holiday Wine Catalog for Hosting & Toasting this week, making it even easier for wine lovers to celebrate this holiday season with their…
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Lincourt Vineyards: The First Foley Family Winery
Lincourt Vineyards was the first winery founded by Bill Foley in 1996. Located a few miles north of Santa Barbara, California, the winery is known for its Pinot Noir and Chardonnay…
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8 Roses to Drink This Fall
Most of us associate rosé with summer, but with the summer season in the rearview mirror, it begs the question: can I keep drinking my favorite rosé wines? Even though…
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David Drake’s 21st Vintage at Lancaster
Lancaster winemaker David Drake took a very brief break from his harvest work to answer a few questions about his background and the portfolio of wines he oversees at this…
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Firestone Vineyard’s Jourdan Gantt: Psych Major to Wine Guru
As part of our ongoing series of Q&As with Foley Family wine country personalities, we recently spoke with Jourdan Gantt, Manager of Guest Services at Firestone Vineyard in Los Olivos, California, in…
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Life of the Vines: Here Come The Grapes
We’ve got The Beatles stuck in our head. Instead of “Here comes the sun,” we’re singing, “Here come the grapes, little darlin’…” Harvest began last month, and since we last chatted…
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All About Grenache
In honor of International Grenache Day (September 18), we wanted to answer some commonly asked questions about this lesser-known varietal. WHAT IS GRENACHE AND WHERE IS IT COMMONLY PRODUCED? Grenache…
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