Pulido-Walker proprietors Mark Pulido and Donna Walker purchased Carmen and Gail Policy’s Yountville Estate including the Policy Vineyard. The historic property’s residence, designed by esteemed architect Howard Backen, will be Mark and Donna’s new family home after their Mt. Veeder house was destroyed by the 2017 Napa Valley fires. Terms weren’t disclosed.
Part of this mutually beneficial transaction provides that Thomas River Brown will continue selecting grapes for Casa Piena, Policy’s wine brand, from the estate, ensuring the continued tradition of excellence established with the first vintage in 2006.
Casa Piena wines will continue to be classified as Estate Grown due to the long-term arrangement for the grapes.
“There will be no interruption or even a wrinkle in our wine business operation. This new arrangement and the continuity of team members will facilitate an expansion of creative involvement that benefits both families and businesses. We view this arrangement as a new chapter in the Casa Piena story that will be a special addition to our family library which will sit alongside the classic volumes that now exists,” Carmen Policy said.