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Every weekend we have free tastings that give you a chance to explore the wide word of wines! 

Each Friday we try to start your weekend off with a sampling of fine wines and beers that will allow you to relax into your "days off" with a positive note. Always a gathering of friends and neighbors and good conversation.

Come in this weekend and visit with us!

The Winery!!
“We welcome you to a place where quality and old world values thrive: The rolling hills of the Russian River Valley that we have called home since 1896. We invite you to visit our estate, taste our generationally crafted wines and experience the past we honor so deeply with our efforts.” – The Foppiano Family

History
1855 – 1919 The Beginning

Giovanni Foppiano arrived in New York from Genoa, Italy in 1855 and traveled to California — by way of Panama — looking for the gold in them there hills. He settled in Healdsburg in what will become the heart of Sonoma County wine country. After a few years, Giovanni’s wife, Rosa, gave birth to the first of many boys: Louis A. Foppiano. Eventually, their family grows to have eight children.

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The Winemaker!!
Our winemaker, Nova Perrill, joined Foppiano Vineyards in the beginning of 2015 and embodies the essence of what Foppiano represents: a commitment to quality in the cellar and vineyard.  He brings with him not only the knowledge and experience gained from over 10 years of winemaking in Sonoma County, but also a strong desire to continue to enrich and expand the legacy of Foppiano Vineyards. Often times likening wine to art, he recognizes the subjectivity of wine and strives to create a masterpiece that many, from those just starting to explore wine to the ultimate wine enthusiast, can enjoy. After having already earned his Bachelor of Science from California State University San Luis Obispo, Nova had decided to go back for his Master’s degree in Crop Science when he found himself drawn to winemaking. At first attracted by the farming aspect, he quickly found himself intrigued by how, like art, this hands on process could create such an enjoyable end result. This winning combination of education, inquisitiveness, and respect landed him in the role of assistant winemaker and viticulturist at Mount Eden Vineyards where he worked with small batches of award winning Pinot Noir and Chardonnay for four years. Nova soon recognized that to become a well-rounded winemaker he needed to learn more about what winemaking and production involved beyond the realm of boutique winemaking. So in 2008 he moved on to become the Assistant Winemaker at Dry Creek Vineyards where he mastered making quality wine that was more widely available. Within his 7 years there he not only expanded his repertoire but also learned to quickly and accurately recognize which technique could make a wine truly shine. Nova brings to Foppiano Vineyards a very simple philosophy: to maintain the quality of the wine from grape to glass by letting the fruit guide the way. He does this by making sure he “stays in touch with the cellar” and employs the hands on technique that attracted him to this industry in the first place. It enables him to really get a feel for what is happening to the wine throughout every step of the winemaking process. When speaking of the future of the Foppiano line-up of wines, Nova cites not only the quality of the fruit that comes from the vineyards, but also the successful legacy of the winery and family. “Not only does Foppiano have quality vineyards and good wines but it also has a rich history, and you can’t buy history”.

The Wines!!

Sauvignon Blanc $19.99
An invigorating wine with lively acidity and loads of citrus fruit. Aromas of green grass and lime give way to subtle flavors of dried apricot, vibrant Meyer lemon and lime zest on the palate. A refreshing, food friendly wine. 



Russian River Chardonnay $29.99
Similar to the best Russian River Chardonnays, this wine has conspicuous aromas of apricot, pie crust and vanilla spice. The palate is balanced nicely with earthy mid palate flavors and fresh fruit and cream in the finish. This is a multi-layered wine. It can be enjoyed slightly chilled before a meal or with any entree where a full bodied white wine is appropriate. 



Russian River Pinot Noir $39.99
California fruit with an old world austerity. Aromas of cherry and vanilla are complimented by cola, raspberry and caramel on the palate. A creamy mouth feel is accentuated by a long, lingering finish.




Lot 96 Red Blend 2014 $15.99
Blueberries, dark chocolate and black cherry are the predominant aromatics with a touch of floral and spice. Smooth, fruity and very easygoing with ripe blackberry, plum, blueberry and cherry. Has supple tannins balanced with a strong backbone of acidity and fruit.

 


Russian River Petit Sirah $24.99
Our signature bottling. Blackberry and dark chocolate aromas with a touch of anise and white pepper. This robust yet elegant wine is full-bodied with black cherry, blueberry, hints of toasted hazelnuts and sweet vanilla.
Well-managed tannins produce a long, silky finish with luscious black fruits to the end.

And there's Beer Too!!

Dogfish Head Namaste 4 pack cans $7.99
5% ABV 3.8 RateBeer; 88% BeerAdvocate
A witbier bursting with good karma. Made with dried organic orange slices, fresh-cut lemongrass and a bit of coriander, this Belgian-style white beer is a great thirst quencher.
Namaste was originally brewed at our pub in Rehoboth Beach with our Italian friend Leo from Birra del Borgo. It was a tribute to our friends at 3 Fonteinen brewery in Belgium, who had devastating production loss (1/3 of their annual production) in 2009.

Evil Twin/Prairie Collaboration Even More Bible Belt 12oz $9.99
100 Points RateBeer; 4.2 Beer Advocate Outstanding!! 13.0 ABV
Vanilla and chocolate show up near the front and middle of the taste buds. But in particular, the aftertaste really shows of the roast, peat, and umami that Even More Jesus is legendary for. So much so, that it completely conceals the coffee additions. Also failing to show up properly are the peppers. Still, there's enough of a hoppy kiss to help balance the sweeter nature of this beer.

Omnipollo Nebuchadnezzar Imperial IPA 12 oz 4-pack $15.99
99 Points RateBeer; 4.1 Beer Advocate Outstanding!!
Look is bright orange with a thick off-white head and lingering lacing. Aroma is light but the taste makes up for it. 
Light to medium in body with a smooth finish.