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About Foley Family Wines & Spirits

About Foley Family Wines & Spirits

Established by Bill Foley in 1996, Foley Family Wines & Spirits (FFWS) is a portfolio of highly acclaimed wines and spirits from some of the world’s greatest estates. The company owns more than 25 wineries and distilleries, each with its distinct style, legacy, and approach to hospitality.

FFWS has expanded its portfolio significantly since its founding, now including such storied brands as Chalk Hill Estate Winery, Sebastiani, Roth, Banshee, Ferrari-Carano, Chateau St. Jean, and Lancaster in Sonoma County; Merus, Silverado, and Foley Johnson in Napa Valley; Lincourt, Firestone, and Foley Estates in Southern California; Chalone Vineyard in Monterey County; Four Graces and Acrobat in Oregon; and Three Rivers in Washington. Foley Family Wine & Spirits import wines include Lucien Albrecht in France, Nieto Senetiner in Argentina, and 14 wine brands spanning three of New Zealand’s most acclaimed winegrowing regions: Marlborough, Central Otago, and Martinborough. The growing global spirits portfolio includes Minden Mill Distilling, Charles Goodnight Texas Straight Bourbon Whiskey, New Zealand’s Lighthouse Gin, El Mexicano Tequila, The Loch Lomond Group in Scotland, Two Stacks Irish Whisky and Killowen.

Executive Leadership

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    Founded FFWS In 1996

    Bill Foley

    Founder, Owner, and Chairman

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  • Shawn Schiffer, President
    Joined FFWS July 2019

    Shawn Schiffer

    President

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  • Courtney Foley

    Courtney Foley

    Second Generation Vintner

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  • Marty Peterson, Chief Operating Officer for Foley Family Wines
    Joined FFWS December 2019

    Marty Peterson

    Chief Operating Officer

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  • Jason Daniel
    Joined FFWS January 2023

    Jason Daniel

    Chief Marketing Officer

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  • Lise Asimont
    Joined FFWS 2021

    Lise Asimont

    Senior Vice President, Foley Family Farms

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  • Sachin Amin, Director of IT for Foley Family Wines
    Joined FFWS February 2021

    Sachin Amin

    Chief Information Officer

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  • brett correia
    Joined FFWS October 2024

    Brett Correia

    Chief Financial Officer

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  • Mary Tran, Deputy General Counsel for Foley Family Wines
    Joined FFWS July 2021

    Mary Tran

    Deputy General Counsel for Foley Family Wines

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  • bj vorderer
    Joined FFWS October 2025

    B.J. Vorderer

    Chief Sales Officer

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The History Behind Foley Family Wines & Spirits

In the spring of 1996, Bill and Carol Foley purchased 1,000 acres of lush and fertile earth within the then relatively unknown Sta. Rita Hills region of Santa Barbara County. Their plan was to produce hand-crafted Chardonnay and Pinot Noir that reflected the best of California’s Central Coast. Named for their two daughters, Lindsey and Courtney, Lincourt Vineyards was born, marking the beginning of Foley Family Wines & Spirits.

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