Michael David Winery is expanding its brand.

The Lodi-based winery announced on Thursday the purchase of a historic Geyserville winery, tasting room, and vineyards.

Originally constructed in 1982 by the Lyeth family, the winery was most recently owned and operated by Silver Oak Cellars from 1992 to 2017, who will move to a new Alexander Valley production facility in June. The acquisition, which includes 12 acres of Cabernet Sauvignon vineyards in Sonoma’s Alexander Valley region, expands Michael David Winery’s presence in California’s prestigious North Coast wine region.

Geyserville is located in the northern Sonoma County, about 35 miles north of Santa Rosa.

This marks the biggest acquisition by Michael David Winery to date and demonstrates its continued dedication to the North Coast and quality grape growing.

“It gives us another face of visibility and people will find us there, and hopefully will send more people to Lodi,” Michael David Winery co-owner David Phillips said of the acquisition. “The winery is located near Highway 101. It will help enhance exposure and drive more wine tourism from there to here.”

Michael David Winery has sourced fruit from the North Coast for years as part of its growing wine program.

“Even though our roots are in Lodi, quality fruit from the North Coast region has always played an important role as blending components to our wines,” says Kevin Phillips, Vice President of Operations at Michael David Winery. “Having the ability to make these North Coast lots from harvest to glass adds another level of control and quality assurance to our finished wines. Being sixth generation Lodi growers, we see the North Coast as similar farming traditions and values. For that reason, we are even more excited to be an active contributor to the community.”

Adam Mettler, director of winemaking for Michael David Winery, will oversee operations and management for the Geyserville facility.

Alexander Valley’s Munselle Vineyards has been contracted to manage the property’s vineyard. Like the Phillips, the Munselle family is a multi-generational farming operation with deep roots in its local community.

“I have known Kevin and the Phillips family for quite a while and I look forward to working with such a strong family winery and vineyard business, one that shares similar ideas of community and sustainability,” said Bret Munselle, partner and general manager of Munselle Vineyards. “They will be a great addition to the Alexander Valley and the Sonoma County wine business.”

Zepponi & Company served as the exclusive financial advisor on the sale, the terms of which were not disclosed. No brands were included in the transaction.

Read more at source: Lodi News.com