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Foursight's Kristy Charles on iWineRadio
Listen to Co-Owner Kristy Charles on iWineRadio with Lynn Chamberlain! She talks Anderson Valley, our new wines, and the beauty of living on the now-five-generation estate: http://www.winefairy.com/iWineRadio1082g.mp3
Ukiah Daily Journal Newspaper Features Foursight Wines
John on Wine – Spotlight Winery: Foursight Wines
Foursight's 2012 Zero New Oak Pinot Noir Featured at Prestigious CA Wine Summit!
Wine expert and author Karen MacNeil chose our 2012 Foursight Zero New Oak Pinot Noir as one of just 18 Pinots from California she will showcase to 30 top wine trade and media influencers from outside the USA during the Wine Institute's California Wines Summit! We're honored to participate and show the world what CA does well!
2011 Charles Vineyard Pinot Noir is a "Year's Best" and "Best Buy" in Wine & Spirits Magazine
Wine & Spirits Magazine named the Foursight 2011 Charles Vineyard a "Year's Best Pinot Noir" and a "Best Buy" award. With a score of 91 points, the review reads: "The Charles family planted their estate vineyard in 2001 southeast of Boonville ... Fermented with indigenous yeasts and 10 percent whole clusters, this is a savory and gently pinot noir, carrying scents of herbs and wild mushrooms. Bright acidity and fine tannins form a red that's delicate enough for a whole roast fish."
The Santa Rosa Press Democrat Features 2012 Clone 05 Pinot as Wine of the Week
When it comes to making pinot noir, Joe Webb is a minimalist.
Decanter Magazine Features Foursight & Anderson Valley
"An oasis from Napa's glitz and glamour, this is the wine region to visit for unpretentious dining, redwood forests and excellent Pinot Noir, says Stephen Brook. ... In Boonville, visit the Foursight tasting room (www.foursightwines.com). Kristy Charles's family have been farming here for generations; she and her husband Joe Webb make excellent wines from their vineyards. There's delicious Semillon as well as elegant Pinots aged without new oak. ..."
Forbes - One of Ten Great Wines from Mendocino
Forbes Magazine named our Foursight 2011 Charles Vineyard Pinot Noir is named "One of Ten Great Wines from Mendocino"!
The Wall Street Journal: Five Ace Pinots from Anderson Valley
The Wall Street Journal featured our 2010 Zero New Oak Pinot Noir as one of "Five Ace Pinot Noirs from Anderson Valley."
Sacramento Magazine Names Foursight a Must-Stop
Sacramento Magazine featured Foursight (and a photo of our mascot, Ozzie) in it's September issue. The article reads: "Anderson Valley in Mendocino is one of California's most respected and quietest wine regions. Respected because the mountains, sunny sunsets and ocean winds make it perfect pinot noir country. It's quiet here because, well, it's a haul. ... But it's worth the drive. Anderson Valley is much like it's wines: beautiful, a bit wild and memorable. ..."
Foursight is a Must-Stop in VIA Magazine
Foursight is a recommended stop in the May+June 2014 issue of Via magazine. Author Kristina Malsberger writes: "Fine wines, delicious eats, friendly people, great outdoors. Fine all that and more in California's charmed Anderson Valley." ... 'It's Napa 30 years ago, Sonoma 20 years ago,' says Kristy Charles of Boonville's Foursight Wines. 'We still have sheep roaming the hills, there's still open space, and a lot of the wineries are family run.'..."
Top White Wine - Wine Spectator Magazine
Wine Spectator names our estate Sauvignon Blanc a "Top White" from Mendocino County & Anderson Valley. Pretty impressive considering the hundreds of white wines produced within the vast appellation!
America's Most Dog Friendly Wineries
Ozzie — the Foursight tasting room Lab — was featured in American Winery Guide's "America's Most Dog Friendly Wineries.
Top Pick for Valentine's Day - SF Examiner
The San Francisco Examiner featured Foursight's 2010 Zero New Oak Pinot Noir as a top pick for Valentine's Day.
An Elite Producer by Wine Enthusiast Magazine
Foursight was named an "Elite Producer" in Wine Enthusiast Magazine's "American's Best Pinot Noirs." Writer Virginie Boone penned: "...
Foursight Pinot Showcased at Global Wine Summit
The 2010 Foursight Zero New Oak Pinot Noir will be showcased at this year's Global California Wine Summit.
Tasting Panel Recommends FSW Pinot Noir
The Tasting Panel Magazine features Foursight as part of their "Blind Tasting" column.
Serious Eats: Foursight Pinot A Favorite
The Foursight 2007 All-In Pinot Noir was a Highly Recommended wine and "one of our favorites in the region" on seriouseats.com:
Foursight Wines Receive Glowing Review in Wine I Like Blog
Foursight wines receive glowing reviews on the "Wine I Like" Blog, here.
Foursight Named One of Six Reasons Not to Miss A.V. Pinot Festival
Foursight is named one of the "Top Six Reasons Not to Miss the 2014 Anderson Valley Pinot Noir Festival" by the Examiner.com. Read on, here.
Wine & Dine Radio Interviews Winemaker Joe Webb
Foursight Winemaker Joe Webb is interviewed by Wine & Dine Radio! They talk about Foursight, the Anderson Valley, and our 2011 Vin Gris of Pinot Noir. Click here to listen!
SF Examiner Features Foursight as a Required Visit
The Examiner.com features Foursight as a winery to visit during the 2013 Anderson Valley Pinot Noir Festival! Read the full article, here.
SF Chronicle Recommends a Wine Walk in Boonville
The San Francisco Chronicle wrote "Raise a glass, it's Boonville's Fratty Pike," as part of their holiday travel coverage. Read the article here.
Daily Sip Features Fratty Pike Wine Walk
Bottlenote's Daily Sips newsletter included the Fratty Pike Holiday Celebration as one of their featured December wine events! Peruse all the events here.
North Bay Business Journal Talks Harvest With Foursight
Foursight was quoted in the North Bay Business Journal's harvest update, here, along with a great photo of our vineyard.
SF Examiner Recommends Foursight as a Fall Getaway
Foursight is a suggested stop during your fall Anderson Valley getaway, says the the Examiner.com. Read the full article here.
Fox News in "Northern CA's Secret Wine Country"
Foxnews.com recommended Foursight in an article about visiting Boonville. Click here to read the full article.
San Jose Mercury News Recommends Zero New Oak Pinot
The Foursight 2009 Zero New Oak Pinot Noir was recommended in the San Jose Mercury News. The article, entitled "Quaffs for the 'Cue" and written by Laurie Daniel, highlighted this wine's "juicy raspberry flavors."
SF Examiner Features Foursight & Boonville
John Compisi of the Examiner.com wrote highlighted Foursight and the three other Boonville wineries. Follow this link to the article.
Ukiah Daily Journal Says Take a Fratty Pike
The Ukiah Daily Journal ran a story about The Wineries of Downtown Boonville and the Fratty Pike Wine Walk, including Foursight of course! Click here to read the article.
New York Magazine & Foursight on Ingredients Labeling
Foursight is mentioned in New York Magazine's article about ingredients labeling for wine. Foursight was the first Anderson Valley winery to list ingredients on its 2010 Charles Vineyard Semillon, and the first in the country to list that the wine is suitable for vegans and vegetarians. Read the NY Mag article here, and the press release here.
PinotFile Points at Foursight for Quality Pinots
PinotFile wrote about Anderson Valley and its Pinot Noirs, including Foursight's 2009 releases: "...The Pinot Noirs have been impressive from the start, not surprising when you consider Foursight has the formula for great artisan Pinot Noir in place: warm people, stellar estate vineyard fruit, and a bright, talented young winemaker. ... The 2009s are the best wines to date from this vineyard and although approachable now, they will benefit from further time in bottle. ..." Click here to read the full article.
A Highly Recommended Stop - Cervins Central Coast
Foursight was recommended by writer Michael Cervin on his blog, Cervins Central Coast:
Wine of the Week - Back Country Wines
Back Country Wines featured Foursight as their Wine of the Week. Click here to read the full article.
Foursight in the Aspen Daily News
Foursight is featured in the Aspen Daily News. Read the article here.
Zester Daily - Zero New Oak Pinot is Wine of the Week
Wine writer Elin McCoy recommends Foursight's 2009 Zero New Oak Pinot Noir as her Wine of the Week via Zester Daily.
Foursight is a "Road Trip" Stop in VIA Magazine
Foursight is a recommended stop in VIA Magazine's "Road Trips" for Highway 128. Read the full article here.
Sacramento Bee Names Foursight a Must-Do
The Sacramento Bee, Local Getaways, and several other publications featured Foursight as one of five must-do wineries in the appellation. Click here to read "Anderson Valley: The Perfect Weekend Getaway."
2011 Harvest Videos are Up
Our 2011 Harvest Videos are now online! See them here.
Industry Publications Recognize Foursight
Foursight was featured in Wine Business Monthly and Wines & Vines for our first ingredients labeling (see release, here) and our new group promoting The Wineries of Downtown Boonville, The Fratty Pike. Click here for the WMB clip and follow this link to the Wines & Vines article.
Foursight Wines are 100% Vegan and Vegetarian Friendly
Foursight produces 100% vegan-friendly wines (no animal-derived products are used during the winemaking process). Barnivore.com and HappyCow.net both recommend the Foursight wines as a good choice for vegetarians and vegans. To learn more about why wines are not always vegan or vegetarian friendly, visit one of these sites or contact us directly with questions.
Foursight Lists Ingredients & First in the Country for Vegan Friendly
Foursight is the first Anderson Valley winery to voluntarily list ingredients on a wine label, and the country's first to list that the wine is suitable for vegetarians and vegans. This starts with our 2010 Charles Vineyard Semillon, to be released in 2012. The press release can be found here.
PinotFile Reviews 2007 Pinot & A.V. Pinot Festival
PinotFile visited us at the Anderson Valley Pinot Noir Festival and reviewed many wines from the region, including the Foursight 2007 All-In Charles Vineyard Pinot Noir. Read the full article here.
Winery Patron Reviews Foursight
Read our tasting room review on Winery Patron, a new site that details wineries, lodging, restaurants, events, and more.
Wine Spectator - Foursight Gewurzt a Top Player
Wine Spectator Associate Editor Tim Fish blogged about Anderson Valley and his favorite wines from our small appellation. He wrote: "The valley's white wines can be as compelling at the Pinots, particularly crisp and aromatic wines like Pinot Gris and Riesling. ...newcomers like Foursight Wines have become players; its Gewurztraminer Anderson Valley 2009 (89, $20) is intense yet graceful, offering the sort of tart, spicy nuttiness that makes good Gewurz so intriguing. I rated it 90 points, non-blind." Read the entire story by following this link.
Celebration Traveler Visits Foursight
Foursight was featured in Celebration Traveler. Read the full story here.
Opus Vino Names Foursight a Rising Star
Foursight was featured in the wine book Opus Vino and named a rising star.
SF Examiner at Artisano
The SF Examiner features Foursight in an article about Artisano, a local food and wine event. The full story can be found here.
Wines & Vines: Foursight Winemaker a "Textbook Sucess Story"
Foursight Winemaker Joe Webb was featured as a "textbook success story" in Wines & Vines. Follow this link to read the full story.
Foursight in Destinations Magazine
Foursight was one of just a few highlighted Anderson Valley wineries to visit in Destinations Magazine.
Wine & Dine Radio Talks with Kristy & Nancy Charles
Kristy and Nancy Charles were recently on Wine & Dine Radio with host Lynn Chamberlain. Click here to listen!