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E & J Gallo Winery has announced its acquisition of Californian wine producer, Denner Vineyards. The deal includes the Denner brand, winery and estate vineyards. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Denner Vineyards founder Ron Denner first planted vines on a vineyard in Paso Robles' Willow Creek District in 1999 and later acquired the Adelaida Vineyard, located in the Adelaida District. He said: "From planting my first few acres in 1999 to building Denner Vineyards to what it is today, I have been incredibly blessed with the opportunity to bring this winery to life in one of California's best winegrowing regions. Gallo is a family company with a commitment to quality. I have no doubt they will be good stewards of the land and preserve our legacy of creating sought-after wines and offering best-in-class winery experiences." Denner Vineyards is best known for its proprietary red blends, Rhône and Bordeaux varietal wines. Joseph Gallo, vice president and general manager of Gallo's luxury wine business, added: "For 20 years, Ron Denner has stayed true to the land and his vision to produce great wines from the acclaimed Paso Robles region, cultivating an authentic, diverse portfolio. We look forward to drawing inspiration from and working with Ron and winemaker Anthony Yount."