Wilson Artisan Wineries buys Anderson Valley’s Greenwood Ridge

Apr 1, 2016

(NBBJ) - Geyserville-based Wilson Artisan Wineries purchased Greenwood Ridge Winery in Mendocino County’s Anderson Valley.

The deal, announced March 31, includes the Greenwood Ridge tasting room, brand and inventory in Philo. The purchase price wasn’t disclosed.

Owner Ken Wilson is “looking forward to continuing the traditions started by Allan Green and to making Greenwood Ridge a showplace, especially for pinot noir and zinfandel.” Anderson Valley is known for high-end pinot noir grapes and wine.

Green started Greenwood Ridge in 1980. It specializes in late-harvest riesling wine and makes less than 1,500 cases a year. Wilson said Greenwood Ridge has built a reputation for producing award-winning, small-lot wines. Named one of America’s top 30 wineries three times in recent years by Wine & Spirits magazine, Greenwood Ridge has received positive accolades at major competitions.

“As a family-run operation, I am confident they will honor the legacy of Greenwood Ridge and our reputation for producing high-quality wines representative of Anderson Valley,” Green said in a statement.

He is a Men’s Senior Baseball League Hall of Fame player.

Diane and Ken Wilson have built a portfolio that now includes 10 wineries and 600-plus acres of vines in Sonoma and Mendocino counties. This deal adds Anderson Valley to the spectrum of appellations with operations: Dry Creek Valley, Alexander Valley, Sonoma Valley, Mendocino County.


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