Founder's Fortune
California
Unearth a hidden treasure from the vineyards of California in this award-winner
ABOUT THIS WINE:
Founder's Fortune
Montepulciano
When people in the 1800s flocked to California in search of gold, they wanted to get rich quick. But at Firstleaf we know that a true treasure takes time. Having developed slowly, this powerful Montepulciano was definitely worth the wait. With grippy tannins and gobs of fruit on the palate, this is a complex wine that boasts its big, bold Italian origins. Look out for an explosion of blackberry, strawberry, and cherry, with hints of violet, vanilla, and bitter chocolate beneath. For the full experience, enjoy with a hearty oxtail and winter vegetable stew. Judges love it too! It took home a Silver medal from the 2020 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition and at the 2019 Harvest Challenge.
ABOUT THIS WINE
Founder's Fortune
Montepulciano
When people in the 1800s flocked to California in search of gold, they wanted to get rich quick. But at Firstleaf we know that a true treasure takes time. Having developed slowly, this powerful Montepulciano was definitely worth the wait. With grippy tannins and gobs of fruit on the palate, this is a complex wine that boasts its big, bold Italian origins. Look out for an explosion of blackberry, strawberry, and cherry, with hints of violet, vanilla, and bitter chocolate beneath. For the full experience, enjoy with a hearty oxtail and winter vegetable stew. Judges love it too! It took home a Silver medal from the 2020 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition and at the 2019 Harvest Challenge.
WINE REGION:
California
California is one of the most diverse winegrowing regions in the world. Spanning 850 miles along North America's west coast—and inland across mountains and valleys—California's American Viticultural Areas (AVAs) cover a dizzying array of terroir. The cold, deep waters of the Pacific Ocean play a major role in cooling California's vineyards, sending fog and chilly air up to 100 miles inland. This tempers the daytime heat and allows grapes to ripen slowly but fully. Cooler-climate grape varieties thrive closest to the sea, while further inland, bigger, bolder wines prevail.
WINE REGION
California
California is one of the most diverse winegrowing regions in the world. Spanning 850 miles along North America's west coast—and inland across mountains and valleys—California's American Viticultural Areas (AVAs) cover a dizzying array of terroir. The cold, deep waters of the Pacific Ocean play a major role in cooling California's vineyards, sending fog and chilly air up to 100 miles inland. This tempers the daytime heat and allows grapes to ripen slowly but fully. Cooler-climate grape varieties thrive closest to the sea, while further inland, bigger, bolder wines prevail.
FLAVOR PROFILE:
Pairs well with…
Cheeseboard, Oxtail Soup, Roasted Vegetables
Pairs well with…
Cheeseboard, Oxtail Soup, Roasted Vegetables
FLAVOR PROFILE
Pairs well with…
Cheeseboard, Oxtail Soup, Roasted Vegetables
Pairs well with…
Cheeseboard, Oxtail Soup, Roasted Vegetables
TASTING NOTES:
Blackberry
Strawberry
Cherry
This wine is fresh with big, bold Italian flavors. We love the red fruits that mingle with flowers, vanilla, and bittersweet chocolate. The big flavor profile of the wine makes it perfect for pairing with stews, roasts, and braised vegetables.
TASTING NOTES
Blackberry
Strawberry
Cherry
This wine is fresh with big, bold Italian flavors. We love the red fruits that mingle with flowers, vanilla, and bittersweet chocolate. The big flavor profile of the wine makes it perfect for pairing with stews, roasts, and braised vegetables.
AWARDS:
Founder's Fortune
2 TOTAL AWARDS
Silver Medal, 2020 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition
Silver Medal, 2019 Harvest Challenge
AWARDS
Founder's Fortune
2 TOTAL AWARDS
Silver Medal, 2020 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition
Silver Medal, 2019 Harvest Challenge
ABOUT THE BRAND:
Founder's Fortune
The Californian hills have made many wealthy. Of course, gold and lumber have had their heyday, but it is often beyond the obvious that one finds the most delicious bounties. Founder’s Fortune is a reward with each savory sip — every glass of wine bringing forth the beauty of the Golden State.
ABOUT THE BRAND
Founder's Fortune
The Californian hills have made many wealthy. Of course, gold and lumber have had their heyday, but it is often beyond the obvious that one finds the most delicious bounties. Founder’s Fortune is a reward with each savory sip — every glass of wine bringing forth the beauty of the Golden State.