Terlato Wines International has increased its vineyard holdings with the acquisition of Juliana Vineyard in Pope Valley, California.
The Juliana Vineyard offers Merlot and Cabernet Franc, which is used in the making of Rutherford Hill Merlot and select Rutherford Hill Bordeaux-style blends.
Terlato family previously had a long-term lease on the Juliana Vineyard and developed the vineyard in 1998.
Commenting on the acquisition, Terlato Wines CEO William A. Terlato said: "This was a strategic acquisition for us.
"We've been working with Michel Rolland for more than a year now, fine-tuning a number of our wines and increasing attention on our vineyards and farming. We are fortunate to have secured some exceptional vineyard assets that allow us to provide our winemakers the best fruit to work with.
"Collaborating with Michel and his team, we appreciated the value of securing access to the outstanding fruit grown in the Juliana Vineyard on a permanent basis."
Terlato Wines also has partnerships in some of the world's most esteemed wine regions including: Napa Valley; Sonoma County; Sta. Rita Hills in Santa Barbara County; Victoria, Australia; the Rhone Valley in France and; Montalcino, Italy.
Image: Juliana Vineyard grapes will be used in the making of Rutherford Hill Merlot and select Rutherford Hill Bordeaux-style blends. Photo: courtesy of Terlato Wines.
