I’m Tom Mackey, Director of Winemaking here at St. Francis Winery (SFW), and I’ve been heading up the winemaking team here at SFW since 1983. This longevity has made me somewhat of a “grape whisperer” as I have become very familiar with the needs and habits of our vineyard estates as they have matured and, like my children, I know what to do to get the best from them. This year’s fruit is coming in as I write so my first blog will need to be short and sweet. Be sure to check back as I have lots of winery stories to share along with the always amusing antics of my two shelter rescue dogs.
Heather Munden, our Artisan Winemaker, is the new kid on the block who joined us about year ago but is already shaking things up. She is a self professed food fanatic who would rather drink wine than water any day. She walks the walk by living on a farm, raises pigs, bees and grows a bigger-than-typical family garden. All of her faming experience is expressed in her attention to winemaking details with our Artisan Series of wines. She is meticulous in her pursuit of quality. Heather is another of our dog loving team member and she loves each of her 5 canine companions equally. You’re going to enjoy getting to know Wonder Woman.
