Stave & Steel Wines Aged in Bourbon and Canadian Whisky Barrels

Steve & Steel Winemaker James Foster was raised on a family farm, the historic Roseland Plantation in Eufaula, Alabama, where they farmed peanuts, hay and cotton.

 

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James Foster
Winemaker

 

Although James grew up in Alabama, his father worked in the California wine industry, and James began to follow in his footsteps.

 

 

 

 

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Stave & Steel Bourbon Barrel Aged Cabernet Sauvignon 2017
California, United States

 

 

 

 

 

 

Great pairings include grilled burgers, ribs, steak and charcuterie.

 

 

 

 

 

Curious about the winemaking process and inspired to learn more, he studied Enology at Fresno State University and then completed the UC Davis wine education program.

 

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After graduation in 1998, James went to work for The Wine Group and became Winemaker in 2002.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Stave & Steel Bourbon Barrel Aged Cabernet Sauvignon 2015
California, United States

 

 

 

James is now Senior Director of Super Premium Wines for The Wine Group, responsible for Stave & Steel Bourbon Barrel and Canadian Whisky Barrel Finished wines.

 

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This post is sponsored by Stave & Steel Wines. Reviews of Stave & Steel Wines are independent of sponsored posts.

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