E & J Gallo Winery has agreed to purchase Talbott Vineyards, one of California’s largest and most esteemed producers of 100% estate-grown wines.
Talbott Vineyards is located near Monterey Bay – south of San Jose and San Francisco – and produces a variety of wines, specialising in chardonnay and pinot noir. Its acquisition complements the 13 existing wineries that E & J Gallo owns across wine regions throughout the states of California and Washington.
The sale includes the Talbott brand, a winery south of Monterey Bay and the “prestigious” 525-acre Sleepy Hollow vineyard, which Talbott purchased in 1994.
Talbott Vineyards founder Robb Talbott said: “After more than 33 years dedicating my life to the establishment and growth of Talbott Vineyards, I am pleased to transition ownership of our wonderful company to E & J Gallo. They represent the same commitment to quality that has been part of our heritage since the beginning. My family and I are grateful to all of those that have been part of the journey, and are confident that the future for Talbott Vineyards will be secured by E & J Gallo.”
Roger Nabedian, senior vice president and general manager of Gallo’s Premium Wine Division, added: “Talbott Vineyards has an exceptional reputation for producing world-class chardonnay and pinot noir from the Santa Lucia Highlands. As this region’s unique characteristics become more widely known, we see a great future for Talbott Vineyards as part of our fine wine portfolio. We look forward to continuing to deliver credible and award-winning wines.”
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