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Foley Acquires Silverado Vineyards

Posted on July 18, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

Silverado Vineyards was founded in 1981 by the late Diane Marie Disney Miller, daughter of Walt Disney, and her husband the late Ron Miller, President/COO of Walt Disney Productions and CEO of Walt Disney Co. . Over the last four … Continue reading →

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Foley Family Wines Mum on Silverado Vineyards Acquisition Report

Posted on June 21, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

Foley Family Wines declined to confirm — or deny — a published report that it has agreed to acquire Silverado Vineyards. “Foley Family Wines does not comment on speculation or rumored acquisitions.  As has been the case in the past, Foley … Continue reading →

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Foley Family Wines Promotes Hollister to Chief Sales Officer, Elevate Others

Posted on February 1, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

Foley Family Wines (FFW) promoted industry veteran Jonathan Hollister to Chief Sales Officer.  Hollister, who had been Vice President of Sales (West), will lead global sales for FFW’s expanding portfolio.  Prior to his time with FFW, Hollister held senior sales leadership … Continue reading →

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Foley Family Wines Acquires Chateau St. Jean

Posted on December 8, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

The acquisition by Foley Family Wines includes the historic 1920s chateau, the 6,000 square-foot visitors center, a 39,000 square-foot wine production facility, 79 planted acres of estate vineyards, on-site tasting salons, and extensive gardens. The winery’s legacy use permit will … Continue reading →

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Who & What —

Posted on March 1, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

Merus Estate, (Foley Family Wines) hires Eric Baugher as head winemaker.  He joins from Ridge Vineyards in Cupertino, CA. Baugher will be charged with fine tuning the winemaking style at Merus and expanding sourcing partnerships throughout the Napa Valley.

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SGWS to Distribute Foley Family Wines

Posted on February 8, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits signed a national distribution agreement with Foley Family Wines (FFW), a family-owned and  operated producer and marketer of luxury wines. Southern Glazer’s also signed definitive agreements to acquire certain  assets of Epic Wine & Spirits of … Continue reading →

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