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Prudy Foxx

Field Details
Company Foxx Viticulture
Founded 1997
Expertise Vineyard consultant, viticulturist, licensed PCA
Focus Santa Cruz Mountains Appellation
Nickname "The Grape Whisperer" / "The Vine Whisperer"
Clients ~80 clients
Actively Manages 100+ acres
Consults On 200+ acres
Website https://foxxviticulture.com/

Background

1989: Prudy Foxx came to Santa Cruz Mountains, leaving Washington State to work for Randall Grahm at Bonny Doon. Later held state and county agriculture posts in the area.

1997: Founded Foxx Viticulture as a licensed PCA (Pest Control Advisor) and practicing viticulturist focusing on premium wine growing in the Santa Cruz Mountains.

Expertise

Pre-eminent vineyard consultant in the Santa Cruz Mountains with clients throughout the roughly 50-mile-long appellation, with much work centered in Corralitos area.

Specializes in:

  • Discovering neglected plantings
  • Helping farmers improve their technique
  • Matching grapes to the right winemaker
  • Holistic vineyard management
  • Installing grand cru level vineyards capable of producing ultra-premium grapes

Philosophy

Goal is to install only grand cru level vineyards capable of producing ultra-premium grapes. Spreads the word on holistic vineyard management throughout Santa Cruz Mountains.

Notable Client Vineyards

Works with some of the best-known vineyards in Santa Cruz Mountains including:

  • Storrs
  • Beauregard
  • Lester
  • Christie
  • Bargetto
  • Regan
  • Saveria
  • Zayante
  • Farm Cottage Wines
  • Rosscienda Vineyard

Recognition

Featured in Wine Industry Advisor's "Wine's Most Inspiring People 2019" as "The Vine Whisperer."

Sources

⚠️ **GitHub.com Fallback** ⚠️