(TDB) - The Francis Ford Coppola winery has acquired the 13-acre Silverwood Vineyard in the Pine Mountain-Cloverdale Peak AVA.

The deal took place earlier this month and is part of a “strategic shift in focus” that will see the winery likely acquire other specific blocks in the future.

“We’re proud to acquire the high-elevation Silverwood Vineyard,” said Steve Spadarotto, The Family Coppola’s CEO in a statement. “This is our first step in a strategic shift to focus on vineyard acquisitions, selecting parcels and vineyard blocks that reflect the county’s distinctive terroir and heritage.”

Part of a 100-acre plot overall, the 13 acre Silverwood Vineyard is planted with Cabernet Sauvignon and Malbec and has been providing fruit for Francis Ford Coppola’s flagship wine, ‘Archimedes’, for years; a role it will continue to fulfil. The block has now been renamed ‘Archimedes Vineyard’.

Corey Beck, president and director of winemaking at the estate, said: “Since we’ve been sourcing Silverwood Vineyard fruit for Archimedes for years, Francis has decided to rename the lot Archimedes Vineyard, paying homage to his uncle for whom the wine is named.