E. & J. Gallo Winery Acquires North Coast Vineyard

MODESTO, Calif. (April 28, 2014) E. & J. Gallo Winery (Gallo) announced today it has purchased Ledgewood Creek Winery and Vineyard in Solano County.

The 400-acre ranch is located just east of Napa Valley in the North Coast AVA. It consists of approximately 230 acres of vineyard, which produces a variety of premium wine grapes including Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Noir.

According to Roger Nabedian, Senior Vice President and General Manager of Gallo’s Premium Wine Division, “This portion of Solano County in the North Coast AVA can produce exceptional wine grapes. This vineyard is a great addition to our portfolio to support the rapid growth we have had in our premium wine business.”

There are no immediate plans to operate the Ledgewood Creek Winery or tasting room.

The purchase price was not disclosed.

About E. & J. Gallo Winery

Founded by brothers Ernest and Julio Gallo in 1933 in Modesto, California, E. & J. Gallo Winery is a family-owned winery with more than 7,000 global employees and is the acclaimed producer of award-winning wines and spirits featured in more than 110 countries around the globe. A pioneer in the art of grape growing, winemaking, sustainable practices, marketing and worldwide distribution, Gallo crafts and imports wines and spirits to suit a diverse range of tastes and occasions, from everyday offerings to boutique, luxury bottlings.

SOURCE: E. & J. Gallo Winery