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

Your Weekend Itinerary: Pacific Northwest
When people think of American wine, it’s likely they think of the bounty grown in California. But it would be unwise to dismiss the fruits of beloved wine producers in…
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Banshee Stakes Claim In Growing Sparkling Wine Segment With “Ten Of Cups” Brut
Healdsburg, Calif., September 16, 2021. Banshee Wines, one of the fastest growing luxury wine brands in the U.S., announces the release of their first sparkling wine in the Banshee portfolio, “Ten…
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Winemaker Spotlight: Eric Baugher from Merus
Foley Food & Wine Society members, today, we’d like to introduce you to Eric Baugher, the new winemaker for Merus. In short, Baugher comes to Merus after a very long stint…
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How Much do You Know About Cabernet Sauvignon?
Cabernet Sauvignon is a grape variety that we do well at several of our Foley family estates. But how much do you know about this prized grape? We poured through…
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10 Gameday Wines to Drink All NFL Season Long
There’s always something happening in the air after Labor Day. Is it that the kids are back in school and you have to wake up early again? Or is it…
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Cabernet Day is Today! Stock up on Our Top Bottles
Finally—the day you’ve been waiting for all year is here! We’re not talking about your birthday or wedding anniversary (those days pale in comparison). We’re talking about National Cabernet Day!…
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How Much do You Know About Pinot Noir?
As one of the most popular, light- to medium-bodied red wines in the world, there’s a good chance that you love Pinot Noir; but how much can you truly love…
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Your Weekend Itinerary: Sonoma County
If you’ve done Napa Valley, and scoured the Central Coast, you must make time for a weekend getaway in Sonoma County. In fact, you’ll need a LONG weekend to hit all the…
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8 Whites and 8 Reds For Two National Wine Holidays
August is finally here! Air conditioners around the country are on full blast, dogs are walking around with their tongues hanging out, and this month we celebrate not one, but…
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Tips on Home Gardening From The Gardens at Chalk Hill
By Jonathan Cristaldi This is part two in a mini-series of visits to the Chalk Hill estate gardens in Sonoma. And as I said in my first report, nothing in the…
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Winemaker Spotlight: Christina Zapel of Foley Sonoma Winery
After trying her hand working in a winery tasting room on Long Island, then living in NYC working in restaurants, Christina Zapel landed a gig at Wine Spectator magazine. Her brief foray…
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July 4th Wine Picks and Food Pairings From Our Winemakers
There are many reasons to celebrate this coming Independence Day. For one, as of the end of June, 66% of Americans have one vaccine shot, and 57% are fully vaccinated,…
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