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July 8, 2024
Announcement
Farella Represents Château Montrose Owners in Acquisition of Virginia’s RdV Vineyards
Northern California legal powerhouse Farella Braun + Martel represented the Bouygues family’s winery enterprise, SCDM Domaines, in its purchase of RdV Vineyards in Virginia. SCDM Domaines owns a number of winery holdings in France, including the famed Chateau Montrose. The...
July 28, 2022
Announcement
Farella Represents Miller Family on Sale of The Silverado Vineyards
Northern California legal powerhouse Farella Braun + Martel advised the Miller family on the sale of Napa Valley luxury wine producer The Silverado Vineyards to Foley Family Wines. The sale included a 73,000-square-foot winery and 300 acres of vineyards...
November 16, 2021
Announcement
Farella Braun + Martel Represents ACE Cider in its Sale to Vintage Wine Estates
Northern California legal powerhouse Farella Braun + Martel represented ACE Cider , The California Cider Company, the top independently owned hard cider brand in the U.S., in its sale to Vintage Wine Estates, Inc. Sebastopol, California-based ACE Cider produces...
November 3, 2021
Announcement
Farella Represents Far Niente Winery in its Acquisition of Provenance Vineyards
Northern California legal powerhouse Farella Braun + Martel represented Napa Valley luxury wine producer Far Niente Family of Wineries & Vineyards in its acquisition of the Provenance Vineyards real estate in Rutherford, Calif. from Treasury Wine Estates. Far Niente purchased...
March 5, 2020
Announcement
Farella Represents the Bundschu Company in its Acquisition of Valley of the Moon Winery
SAN FRANCISCO, March 5, 2020: Farella Braun + Martel represented the Bundschu Company in its acquisition of the 60 acre winery and vineyard property at the historic Rancho Agua Caliente in Glen Ellen, California in Sonoma Valley, the current...
November 6, 2018
Announcement
Farella Braun + Martel Advises Terroir Capital on Sale of Qupé
SAN FRANCISCO (Nov. 6, 2018): Farella Braun + Martel LLP represented Terroir Capital LLC, an investment firm that invests in hospitality and wine properties, in its sale of the Qupé wine brand and inventory to Vintage Wine Estates. With...
July 5, 2018
Announcement
Farella Braun + Martel Advises Fetzer Vineyards on Its Acquisition of Excelsior Wine Company
SAN FRANCISCO (July 5, 2018): Farella Braun + Martel LLP represented Fetzer Vineyards in its acquisition of the Excelsior Wine Company collection. The addition to its portfolio of the Excelsior collection positions Fetzer Vineyards as the nation’s leading supplier...
June 8, 2017
Announcement
Farella Braun + Martel Represents Investment Group Led by Third Leaf Partners in Its Acquisition of WineBid
SAN FRANCISCO, June 8, 2017: Farella Braun + Martel LLP is advising an investment group led by Third Leaf Partners in its acquisition of WineBid, Inc., the largest online auction for fine and rare wines. The deal is pending...
May 31, 2017
Announcement
Farella Braun + Martel Assists Ovid Winery in Its Sale to the Owners of Silver Oak and Twomey Wineries
SAN FRANCISCO/ST. HELENA, May 31, 2017: Farella Braun + Martel LLP represented Napa cult winery Ovid in its sale to the owners of Napa Valley’s Silver Oak and Twomey wineries. Ovid is an estate vineyard and winery located on...
August 2, 2016
Announcement
Farella Braun + Martel Assists O'Neill Vintners & Distillers Acquire Robert Hall Winery on California's Central Coast
SAN FRANCISCO, August 2, 2016: Farella Braun + Martel LLP represented O'Neill Vintners & Distillers in its acquisition of Robert Hall Winery in Paso Robles, Calif. The sale included the Robert Hall production facilities, hospitality center, inventory, vineyards and...
May 2, 2016
Announcement
Farella Braun + Martel Represents Huneeus Vintners in Constellation Brands Deal
SAN FRANCISCO, May 2, 2016: Farella Braun + Martel LLP represented Huneeus Vintners, a Napa-based fine wine company, in its $285 million sale of The Prisoner Wine Company’s portfolio of luxury wine brands to Constellation Brands, Inc. The transaction...
October 14, 2015
Announcement
Farella Braun + Martel Assists Treasury Wine Estates in Its Acquisition of Diageo's Wine Business
Farella Braun + Martel served as U.S. counsel to Treasury Wine Estates Ltd. in its acquisition of Diageo Plc’s U.S. wine operations. The Farella deal team was led by business transactions partner Daniel Cohn and included business transactions attorneys Jeffrey...
March 3, 2014
Announcement
Farella Braun + Martel Assists O’Neill Vintners & Distillers Form New Strategic Partnership
SAN FRANCISCO/ST. HELENA, March 3, 2014: Farella Braun + Martel LLP represented O’Neill Vintners & Distillers in the formation of a strategic partnership with Cecchetti Wine Company. The new partnership will operate under the O'Neill Vintners & Distillers banner...
January 13, 2014
Announcement
Farella Braun + Martel Represents Terlato Wine Group in Sale of Alderbrook Winery
SAN FRANCISCO/ST. HELENA, January 13, 2014: Farella Braun + Martel LLP represented Illinois-based Terlato Wine Group (TWG) in its sale of Alderbrook Winery in Healdsburg, Calif. The sale included the Alderbrook winery facility, with a capacity to produce...
August 20, 2013
Announcement
Farella Braun + Martel Advises on Sale of Clos Pegase Winery
SAN FRANCISCO/ST. HELENA, August 20, 2013 : Farella Braun + Martel LLP represented Clos Pegase Winery, Inc., and sole shareholder Jan Shrem, in its sale to Vintage Wine Estates (VWE). Clos Pegase is known for its iconic architecture...
November 15, 2004
Announcement
Farella Braun + Martel Elevates Six To Partnership
SAN FRANCISCO, CA (November 15, 2004): Farella Braun + Martel LLP announced today that six attorneys have been elevated to the partnership, effective January 1, 2005. The new partners are: Lara N. Gilman, John J. Gregory, Nan E. Joesten...
