Wine

Old Folsom Wine

As is the case with any fine wine, much patience is required in order to fully enjoy the final product. Once the vines are planted, it takes three years before they become fully established and can start producing grapes with which to make wine.

“Terroir,” or the character and flavor of wine imparted by the soil, topography and climate of a vineyard, in addition to the nurturing care of the grower, is the most important part of a great wine. It is often said that “Great wine is made in the vineyard.” It is important for a grower and wine maker to remember that while one can make bad wine from great grapes, you can not make great wine from bad grapes. Accordingly, close attention and loving care must be given to each vine in an effort to create grapes of high quality and character.

Old Folsom Vineyards hopes to have the first of many bountiful harvests in the fall of 2010. If you would like to volunteer to help with the harvest, send us an email.

Currently, the Gould family plans to sell their grapes to wine-makers. Look for wine made with Old Folsom grapes soon!