(PressDemocrat) - Francis Ford Coppola Winery bought the Geyser Peak Winery facility and 32 acres of vineyards on the Geyserville property on Monday. The deal enables Coppola to expand its winemaking capabilities after a bumper crop that left many wineries scrambling for additional space in wineries, barrels and tanks.

"In a nutshell, we've outgrown our space where we are," said Corey Beck, general manager and director of winemaking at Coppola. "This was an opportunity for us not only to get a historic property, but also to increase our production."

Although Coppola will own the tasting room and buildings, the Geyser Peak wine label and brand were not part of the deal. Accolade Wines, the Australian company that bought Geyser Peak Winery and sister brands Atlas Peak and XYZin in June, will continue to lease the tasting room and make wine on the property.