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Sonoma’s Ferrari-Carano Vineyards purchased by wine mogul Bill Foley
Bill Foley’s growing California wine empire, Foley Family Wines, will add another marquee brand to its portfolio
According to the sfchronicle Bill Foley’s growing California wine empire, Foley Family Wines, will add another marquee brand to its portfolio: Sonoma County’s Ferrari-Carano Vineyards and Winery. The deal includes over 3,000 acres of land, including more than 1,200 acres of grapevines. The purchase price is “in the ballpark” of $250 million, Foley said.
“I’m an asset guy,” said Foley, who owns 25 wineries as well as the Vegas Golden Knights hockey team. “I like vineyards, I like wineries, facilities, tasting rooms. I like to control the wines from grape to bottle.” Plus, he added, he’s running out of space to produce the wines he currently makes.
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