RABBITS FOOT MEADERY - scmwine/Wineries GitHub Wiki
Rabbit's Foot Meadery
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Founders/Owners | Michael and Maria Faul |
| Founded | 1995 |
| Former Address | 1246 Birchwood Drive, Sunnyvale, CA 94089 (closed 2021) |
| Current Location | Sutter Creek, CA (Sierra Foothills) |
| Phone | 1.408.940.5039 |
| Web Site | http://www.rabbitsfootmeadery.com |
| [email protected] | |
| Claim | Oldest commercial mead producer in the US |
| Visits | By invitation/reservation only |
History
1995: Founded by Michael and Maria Faul in Sunnyvale, California.
2021: Closed Sunnyvale location, relocated to Sutter Creek in Sierra Foothills.
Shifted from mass-market production to small batches and experimental versions at purpose-built facility.
Operations
Destination meadery operating by invitation/reservation only. No public tasting room. Offers intimate tours of facility and grounds with sampling, options for day visits or multi-day stays with meals hosted by founders.
Products
- Meads (multiple varieties)
- Ciders
Note
Meadery, not a winery. No longer located in Santa Clara Valley.