Abbot's Passage Supply Co.

Abbot's Passage Supply Co. is a winery and mercantile located in Glen Ellen, in the heart of Sonoma County, California. It was founded by Katie Bundschu, who describes herself as the first woman winemaker in six generations of the Bundschu family, a well-known Sonoma wine family. The brand is positioned around the idea of taking the path less traveled, celebrating exceptional processes and products, and offering an eclectic, curated experience that combines wine tasting with shopping and play. The winery focuses on Rhône-inspired, field-blend wines. According to its official materials, field-driven blending and co-fermentation are at the core of every bottle, and the small-lot blends showcase grapes from notable but often overlooked vineyards, bringing together the best of Sonoma and beyond. Unique partnerships allow the team to explore how different varietals work together. The property is described as nestled between rows of 80-year-old vines and surrounded by the storied hills of Sonoma. Beyond wine, Abbot's Passage operates a mercantile, an eclectic retail component that complements the tasting experience. The brand emphasizes a playful, welcoming spirit, with features such as shuffleboard courts and ice cream sandwiches mentioned by the founder. Visitors are invited to taste, shop, play, or celebrate, and the collective aims to make friends and family feel welcome to come often and stay awhile. The company is privately held and operates in the United States, with its primary location in Glen Ellen, California. It is associated with the Bundschu family legacy, and Katie Bundschu has stated that she created Abbot's Passage to honor the women who came before her and to add a new dimension to that legacy. The brand's official website is abbotspassage.com.

Abbot's Passage Supply Co. was founded by Katie Bundschu, a member of the Bundschu family, a prominent Sonoma wine family. Katie Bundschu describes herself as the first woman winemaker in six generations of the family. She created Abbot's Passage to step off the beaten path and honor the women who came before her, adding a new dimension to the Bundschu legacy. The winery and mercantile is located in Glen Ellen, California, in the heart of Sonoma County. The property is described as nestled between rows of 80-year-old vines and surrounded by the storied hills of Sonoma. The brand's name and concept are inspired by the paths less traveled, and it celebrates processes and products that embrace the exceptional. From its inception, Abbot's Passage has focused on Rhône-inspired, field-blend wines. Field-driven blending and co-fermentation are at the core of every bottle, and the small-lot blends showcase grapes from notable but often overlooked vineyards, bringing together the best of Sonoma and beyond. Unique partnerships allow the winery to explore how different varietals work together. The mercantile component is an integral part of the experience, offering a curated selection of goods. The brand emphasizes a playful and welcoming atmosphere, with features such as shuffleboard courts and ice cream sandwiches. Visitors are invited to taste, shop, play, or celebrate, and the collective aims to make friends and family feel welcome to come often and stay awhile. The exact founding year is not specified in the available evidence. The winery operates as a private entity in the United States, with its primary location in Glen Ellen, California. It continues to operate as an active winery and mercantile, welcoming visitors to experience its wines and curated mercantile offerings.

• Katie Bundschu founds Abbot's Passage Supply Co. as a winery and mercantile in Glen Ellen, California.

A unique winery and mercantile inspired by the paths less traveled, celebrating the exceptional and offering an eclectic, curated experience in Glen Ellen, Sonoma.

• Rhône-inspired field blend wines

  Small-lot blends showcasing grapes from notable but often overlooked vineyards, with field-driven blending and co-fermentation at the core.

1. 1Abbot's Passage Winery & Mercantile | Glen Ellen, CA | Sonomaabbotspassage.com
2. 2Abbot's Passage | Family Winery in Sonoma | Glen Ellen, CAabbotspassage.com
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