Napa Valley luxury wine producer Far Niente Family of Wineries and Vineyards (FNFWV) acquired the former Provenance Vineyards winery in Rutherford, Calif. Far Niente said it intends to repurpose the hospitality and production areas as a home for its Bella Union Napa Valley Cabernet label, with a projected opening in early 2023.
“We have been searching for a home for Bella Union that will enable us to provide our wines and experiences to consumers and the trade and more fully tell the story of Bella Union, which we introduced with the 2012 vintage from our vineyard holdings in Rutherford. We are thrilled with the acquisition of this site for its exceptional visibility and access in Rutherford along Highway 29, and the location next to DeCarle Vineyard, one of our primary sources for the Bella Union Napa Valley Cabernet blend,” said Steve Spadarotto, Far Niente CEO.
Bella Union specializes in the art of blending Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon. Initially sourced exclusively from a 25-acre vineyard along Bella Oaks Lane, Bella Union remains rooted in Rutherford, but the Cabernet blend has evolved to include complementary vineyards from Calistoga, Oak Knoll and Yountville.
“My aim when crafting our Bella Union Napa Valley Cabernet is to weave together the personalities of each vineyard in the blend to produce the most harmonious wine,” said Winemaker Brooke Price, who served as assistant winemaker at Nickel & Nickel prior to taking the helm at Bella Union. The winery’s first harvest in the new facility will commence in 2022.
The Provenance Vineyards brand and inventory was purchased by Thomas Allen Wine Estates of Lodi, Calif., and joins its portfolio with Hook Or Crook Cellars.
Zepponi & Company served as the exclusive financial advisor to Treasury Wine Estates Americas Company. Farella, Braun + Martel advised FNFWV on the transaction.