This morning we announced not one but TWO new milestones as Foley Family Wines continues to expand our presence in the spirits market. FFW is launching Lighthouse Gin (SRP: $49.99) in the US, an 80-proof, citrus-forward, New Zealand gin produced by Rachel Hall, the country’s first female Head Distiller, and has appointed Joseph O’Sullivan as the Master Distiller of Minden Mill Distilling in Nevada. First appearing on the coast of New Zealand’s North Island in 2005, Lighthouse Gin quietly built a reputation as one of the country’s most innovative, non-London Dry gin offerings, particularly for its pronounced use of the famous Yen Ben Lemons, which are known for their strong lemon flavor and high acidity. FFW purchased Lighthouse Gin in 2014 and is launching it in the US as a priority brand in its expanding spirits portfolio. Hall joined the Lighthouse Gin team in 2010, advancing to the position of Head Distiller the year FFW purchased the brand. “I grew up around spirits culture at an early age when my family moved to New Zealand and purchased the historic Greytown where I helped around the pub – and eventually behind the bar,” Hall noted. “I developed an appreciation for wine and, as I like to call them, ‘well-poured drinks,’ and I am excited to relaunch Lighthouse in the US as part of the growing Foley Family spirits portfolio.” FFW has named Joseph O’Sullivan the Master Distiller, who will relocate to the Minden area, in the heart of Carson Valley close to the Nevada-California border. Previously the Master Distiller for Clear Creek Distillery and Hood River Distillers, O’Sullivan started his career in 2005 as the craft spirits industry emerged. He quickly developed a passion for whole fruit fermentation and the spirit that would later be known as American Single Malt. Under O’Sullivan’s leadership, Minden Mill Distilling will produce its own new brands of Bourbon, Rye, American Single Malt, and White Spirits from locally sourced, sustainable grains. These spirits distilled at the site will be available through national wholesale markets and direct-to-consumer channels, including the tasting room. “I’ve been working in distilleries for nearly two decades, and I’m looking forward to applying my spirits knowledge and experience to Minden Mill,” O’Sullivan commented. “With custom-built production equipment, access to local grains and pure Sierra Nevada water, and a talented team, we will produce some remarkable Nevada spirits.” Read More: https://lnkd.in/gNN3XF6W
About us
Foley Family Wines is committed to producing, marketing and distributing handmade, highly individualistic wines from some of the California’s best vineyards. Each of our wineries is a distinct, autonomous entity with its own identity, style, vineyard sites, techniques, personnel, varietal mix and category segment. Every wine in our portfolio is unique and delicious. Foley Family Wines was established by Bill Foley in 1996 with the acquisition of Lincourt Vineyards in California’s Santa Ynez Valley. Since then, Foley Family Wines has grown to become a major producer, marketer and distributor of highly-acclaimed, handmade wines from some of the world’s greatest vineyards. Foley Family Wines owns the following properties: Foley Sonoma (Geyserville, CA), Chalone Vineyards (Monterey, CA), Foley Estates (Sta. Rita Hills, CA), Lincourt Vineyards (Solvang, CA), Merus (Napa Valley, CA), Foley Johnson (Napa Valley, CA), Kuleto (Napa Valley, CA), Altvs (Napa, CA), Chalk Hill (Sonoma County, CA), Sebastiani (Sonoma County, CA), Lancaster Estate (Sonoma County, CA), Langtry Estate (Lake County, CA), Three Rivers Winery (Walla Walla, WA), Firestone Vineyard (Santa Ynez Valley, CA), Eos (Paso Robles, CA), Roth Estate (Sonoma County, CA), The Four Graces (Dundee, OR) Vavasour (Marlborough, New Zealand), Clifford Bay (Marlborough, New Zealand), Grove Mill (Marlborough, New Zealand) Martinborough Vineyard (Martinborough, New Zealand) and Te Kairanga (Martinborough, New Zealand). Bill Foley is the majority owner of National Hockey League team, the Vegas Golden Knights (Las Vegas, NV). He also serves as Chairman of the Board of Directors for Fidelity National Inc., a Fortune 500 company.
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http://www.foleyfoodandwinesociety.com
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- Industry
- Wine & Spirits
- Company size
- 201-500 employees
- Headquarters
- Santa Rosa, CA
- Type
- Privately Held
- Founded
- 1996
- Specialties
- Wine, Travel, Production, Special Events, Hotel, and Fine Dining
Locations
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200 Concourse Blvd.
Santa Rosa, CA 95403, US