
E. & J. Gallo Winery purchased Cypress Ranch and a part of Palisades Vineyard in Napa Valley, California. The combined purchase makes up 642 acres, of which 258 acres are vineyards produce Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Zinfandel and Malbec. The newly-purchased property is adjacent to Gallo’s Sun Lake Vineyard, which will bring the combined planted acreage to 358. “These two vineyards are a great addition to our portfolio and are key to our growth of luxury wines,” said Roger Nabedian, Senior Vice President and General Manager of Gallo’s Premium Wine Division. In March, Gallo purchased J Vineyards Winery in Sonoma County’s Russian River Valley.