Californian vineyard undertakes million dollar makeover |
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| Written by Claire Weekes | |
| Monday, 22 September 2008 | |
Californian vineyard Concannon has invested $30 million (£16.2 million) in a renovation project as it celebrates its 125th harvest. As part of the renovation, Concannon has purchased a new 21st century European-built basket press and improved the 200 acres of preserved vineyard land surrounding the winery, which is based in the Livermore Valley region. "Although the Concannon Estate is one of the most advanced solar-powered, organically farmed operations in the world, we view it as a rediscovery of the past versus a winery of the future," said David Kent, CEO of The Wine Group, Concannon's parent company. "When we purchased Concannon Vineyard in 2002, we knew we were acquiring an important piece of California wine history. All of us at The Wine Group enthusiastically embrace our mission to be good stewards of the Concannon brand and its vital legacy." Concannon produces a number of wines under its own brand name including a Reserve Petite Sirah, Reserve Syrah and Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon. It was purchased by The Wine Group for an undisclosed sum in 2002.
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