“This vineyard produces some of the finest fruit in Dundee Hills and makes a perfect fit within our premium wine offerings,” says Corey Beck, CEO and Chief Winemaker of The Family Coppola. “We’re proud of this opportunity to own prime real estate embedded in such a respected region and we look forward to showing our commitment to the area and further getting to know the community.”
The Family Coppola plans to utilize existing staff and partners to ensure a natural transition following the sale. Two teams will merge with Dave Petterson who will remain as winemaker and report to Corey Beck, who was recently nominated for the 2018 Wine Industry Executive of the Year by Wine Enthusiast. Property fruit will continue to be crushed and fermented in Willamette Valley and there are no plans to interrupt existing, confirmed events.
“It was with great excitement that we were approached by The Family Coppola to acquire our picturesque vineyards in the Dundee Hills. Coppola has vision, a reputation for taking care of its employees and making beautiful wines, and it’s a family company with great respect for the Willamette Valley,” says David McDaniel, owner of Vista Hills.
“Although we love the Oregon wine industry, the opportunity to have this property grow to greater heights under the stewardship of such a well-respected company was difficult to pass up. We have no doubt that The Family Coppola will transition well into the region and build upon what we started 22 years ago.”
The McDaniel family will not be strangers to Dayton as their parents, founders John and Nancy McClintock, are keeping their house on vineyard property. Zepponi & Co. served as their exclusive financial advisor throughout the agreement. This friendly acquisition sets the stage for re-branding in early 2019 and will allow The Family Coppola to further establish its exciting new ownership within Oregon’s Willamette Valley AVA.