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E&J Gallo’s Luxury Wine Group has reached an agreement to acquire Rombauer Vineyards. Founded in 1980, Rombauer Vineyards produces wines from its vineyard sites in the Napa Valley, Sonoma County, the Sierra Foothills and the Santa Lucia Highlands. The acquisition includes the Rombauer Vineyards brand, three winery and production facilities, two tasting rooms and over 700 acres of vineyards in Carneros, Atlas Peak, St. Helena, Calistoga, Sonoma Valley and the Sierra Foothills. K.R. Rombauer, owner and son of Rombauer founders Koerner and Joan Rombauer, said: “On behalf of the Rombauer family, we are thrilled that we were able to find a dedicated, multi-generational family who share in our vision and passion of providing exceptional wines with a long-term focus on quality and reinforcing community. Gallo places great importance in stewardship of the land, the Rombauer brand, and their employees.” Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.