Sonoma-based Foppiano Vineyards has a historical past courting again to 1896, however it’s nonetheless innovating in 2026, with new wines, new branding, and an up to date imaginative and prescient that features a transforming of the Foppiano Property. We haven’t had an opportunity to go to of late, however we did obtain two new launch wines for evaluate, each designed with affordability and accessibility in thoughts.
2024 Foppiano Vineyards Vermentino Russian River Valley
Surprisingly mild for usually acidic vermentino, this bottle is brisk with lemon however tempered with sweeter overtones, a mild candylike character tempering any overly zesty notes from turning into dominant. Secondary flavors of lychee and coconut supply a tropical vibe to the wine, which ultimately meanders its method towards mineral-driven sea spray and a duskier guava high quality. Gentle at first, it finds a little bit of earthier gravity as soon as it settles in to issues. B+ / $32
2023 L. Foppiano “1896” Crimson Mix Sonoma County
Hearty and laden with menthol notes, this mix of 70% Petite Sirah and 30% Zinfandel is aggressive and unabashed, laying out its unabashedly peppery, coffee-laced agenda with no qualms in any respect. The minty, menthol-heavy physique is instantly in your face, racy and tobacco-adjacent, with overtones of cloves and darkish chocolate including growing depth. Its overwhelming energy is a bit off-putting at first, however some air time helps to melt the expertise, coaxing out a lighter herbaceousness and a few plummy crimson fruit. Hold in there with it. B / $28
2023 L. Foppiano “1896” Crimson Mix Sonoma County
USD28
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