Who bought Sebastiani Winery?

the Foley Wine Group
The Sebastiani winery was purchased by the Foley Wine Group in late 2008 for an estimated $47 million, from Mary Ann Sebastiani Cuneo, Sam Sebastiani and Don Sebastiani.

Is Sebastiani a good wine?

Excellent value…..the quality of the wine is the best I’ve found in a reasonably (under $15)-priced Cabernet. This is a good everyday, drinking wine.

Is Sebastiani wine sweet?

Ownership: Foley Family Wines. Sweet red blend.

How many wineries Does Bill Foley own?

16 wineries
Foley Family Wines now owns 16 wineries in California, which as well as Ferrari-Carano, include Foley Sonoma (Geyserville), Chalone Vineyard (Monterey), Foley Estates (Sta.

What happened to Clos du Bois?

E. & J. Gallo, which acquired Clos du Bois from Constellation in a $1.7 billion deal in January, laid off 36 employees, including the winemaking staff. The Geyserville winery and tasting room, built in the late 1990s, are currently shuttered.

What is the meaning of Clos du Bois?

Clos generally means “enclosure,” but it has come to be known as walled or enclosed vineyard. “Bois” means woods in French, leaving a loose translation of “vineyard” or “enclosure” “in the woods.”

What wineries are owned by Bill Foley?

• Wineries. Explore the Foley Wineries. Foley Family Wines has an incredibly unique and diverse portfolio of wineries.
• Sonoma Wineries. Banshee. Chalk Hill Estate.
• Central Coast Wineries. Chalone Vineyard. FFWS Tasting Room at The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara.
• New Zealand Wineries. Clifford Bay. Dashwood.

What wineries does Foley Family Wines own?

About Foley Family Wines Foley Family Wines owns the following properties in California: Foley Sonoma (Geyserville), Chalone Vineyard (Monterey), Foley Estates (Sta.

Is Clos du Bois a good wine?

Intense aromas of apple blossom, ripe pear, and sweet lemon drop are complemented by toasty oak, spice, and cream. In the mouth, the silky texture of the wine is overlaid with bright, juicy flavors of ripe apple and pear for a long and fresh finish. Those tasting notes are spot on! In layman’s terms, it’s good!

Is Clos du Bois Cabernet a good wine?

The Clos du Bois Cabernet is a full bodied, deep purple cab. It is an excellent choice for your weeknight glass of wine. Although slightly sweet on the nose, it has a bit of a spicy kick at the finish, which I like. This cab is well balanced, smooth and is an easy drinker.

What does Clos du Val mean in French?

ABOUT CLOS DU VAL: Clos Du Val, French for “small vineyard estate of a small valley,” was founded in 1972 in the renowned Stags Leap District.

What does Clos mean in French wine?

vineyard
: a French vineyard especially : one enclosed by a wall —often used prepositively in a compound naming such a vineyard or its wine (as Clos-Vougeot, a vineyard in the Côte-d’Or, or the red Burgundy produced from its grapes) — compare château sense 3, côte.