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OUR
STORY
Named for the stone monolith at its gate, Stonemarker was Walla Walla's first certified Organic vineyard. Originally planted in 1998, Stonemarker is situated along Caldwell Creek, in the southeastern part of Walla Walla Valley AVA. The 3.5 acres under vine are primarily Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Cabernet Franc, and Merlot.
1980
NOW
EARLY FOUNDRY DAYS
1980
Walla Walla Foundry opens as a production facility for contemporary artists.
ORIGINAL FOUNDRY BUILDINGS ~1985
FIRST PLANTINGS AT STONEMARKER
1998
Stonemarker is planted with just 3.5 acres of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot
2003
The first annual Artisan Blend is released with label artwork from renowned artist Jim Dine.
Label Archive
FORMER MACHINE SHOP
2007
A place for Art+Wine is born with the opening of the tasting room in 2007, closely followed by the gallery in 2010,
2015
Jay and Lisa Anderson take the reins from their parents as second generation owners.
STONEMARKER ESTATE VINEYARD, 2022
VINEYARD CHICKENS
2017-2020
Foundry Vineyards becomes Walla Walla's first USDA organic certified vineyard, incorporating regenerative practices to improve soil health and ecology, and completely eliminating the use of chemical fertilizers, herbicides, pesticides, and fungicides.
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