Our Team
David Hardten
President
David Hardten has long been passionate about wine, and shares this passion with his wife Christine. Together they decided to invest in their love for wine by starting Hardten Family Vineyards.
Christine Hardten
Director of Operations
Christine Hardten has long been passionate about wine, and shares this passion with her husband David. Together they decided to invest in their love for wine by starting Hardten Family Vineyards.
Michael Wolf
Vineyard Manager
Michael Wolf was named Napa Valley Grower of the Year in 2015 for his commitment to upholding the highest quality vineyards, dedication to sustainable practices, and leadership within the Napa community. Wolf has been a member of the Napa County community since 1981. He served as the President, Vice President, and Director of the Napa County Farm Bureau, was on the Executive Committee of the Napa Valley Viticultural Technical Group, and was a member of the California Grower Foundation Board of Trustees.
Mike manages over 800 acres of Napa vineyards and has cultivated his skills and reputation as one of Napa’s most superior growers and vineyard managers, with over 30 years of experience working with some of Napa’s most exclusive vineyards and wineries.
Patrick Saboe
Winemaker
Patrick Saboe’s passion for winemaking started in 1996 on his honeymoon to the California wine country. Saboe attended U.C. Davis where he studied Enology and Viticulture, after which he worked for various premium labels alongside renowned winemakers producing multiple award-winning wines. Saboe now serves as the Director of Winemaking at Foundry Wines, as well as Consulting Winemaker to several brands in the Napa and Sonoma regions.
Patrick’s winemaking philosophy is elegant and straightforward: exceptional wines are made from exceptional fruit with exceptional care.