Based in Healdsburg, Calif., Toad Hollow Vineyards produces around 70,000 cases annually. “Francine’s Selection” Unoaked Chardonnay from Mendocino County, named after Frankie William, who founded Toad Hollow with her late husband Todd in 1994, has historically been the winery’s driver. Terms weren’t disclosed.
The winery’s portfolio also includes a highly acclaimed Sonoma County Dry Rosé of Pinot Noir, Monterey County Pinot Noir, Sonoma County Merlot, and Lodi Cabernet. Additionally, the winery imports two sparkling wines with grapes sourced from the South of France: the Amplexus Sparkling Cremant Brut and Risqué Sweet & Sparkling Wine.
“Our focus has always been a light-hearted approach to offering serious wines. Each wine expressing the regional terroir while exceedingly approachable,” notes Frankie.
“The addition of Toad Hollow now solidifies our place in the US wine market,” says Alex Pagon, managing partner, Third Leaf Wines. “Toad Hollow has an unprecedented history of making unique wines that have helped set stylistic changes. The unoaked Chardonnay was one of the first of its kind in the US and the Dry Rosé of Pinot Noir was produced long before the recent Rosé craze.”
“I have been watching Toad Hollow for over a dozen years and have been impressed by what Frankie and Toad Hollow partner and CFO, Erik Thorson have accomplished. I’m very excited to finally be a part of this team, their wonderful history, and now future,” adds Bob Guinn, Vice President of Third Leaf Wines.
Third Leaf Wines owns and represents such iconic brands as Mulderbosch from Stellenbosch, South Africa; Empire Estate, and Vinny from Finger Lakes, NY; Waters from Walla Walla, WA; and Enter Sake from Japan.