CALISTOGA, Calif., July 9, 2024
/PRNewswire/ -- Jayson Woodbridge,
founder and owner of Hundred Acre Wine Group, has acquired
Napa Valley's historic Madrigal
Winery. The vineyard and winery will serve Fortunate Son Wines, the newest wine project from the
critically acclaimed winemaker.
This acquisition marks the third significant expansion in the
last four years for Fortunate Son Wines which are sourced from
heritage micro-block sites that showcase the quality of the
vineyards that are the bedrock of the early history of
the Napa Valley.
Each Fortunate Son wine is made with the same
meticulous winemaking and farming practices as Woodbridge's
flagship wine Hundred Acre. The wines represent a commitment to
quality and craftsmanship that very few wineries in the world can
match. Hundred Acre Wines have been awarded 65 scores of 100 points
over the last 19 vintages.
"We are in a period that occurs once in a few generations. It
has allowed us to buy and redevelop our historic vineyard, farmed
since the 1870's on the corner of Larkmead Lane and Highway 29
a stone's throw from Madrigal with very similar soil profiles, a
natural fit which will also complement our existing Fortunate Son
Winery in St. Helena at the
historic David Fulton Ranch est.
1860 and one of the first if not the first winery in California. This type of opportunity only
comes along for vineyards of this quality perhaps every 75 - 100
years," Woodbridge said.
"I watched the vineyard at Larkmead Lane corner for 30 years. I
have been seriously looking at Madrigal for several years.
This is some of the best ground in the valley. We purchased a
portion of the property from the son Chris. His father Jess, a
highly respected viticulturalist is retaining the rest. We look
forward to the opportunity to work with him and his vineyard.
The newly acquired 10-acre Madrigal property, located between
Calistoga and St. Helena, consists of 8 acres of planted
vineyard property, a production facility, appointment only tasting
room and garden, and a small private estate. The Madrigal brand is
not being purchased and remains with Chris and his family.
With this acquisition, Fortunate Son gains further control over
their own vineyard sources and farming techniques with esteemed
Viticulturalist Jim Barbour managing all Fortunate Son and Hundred
Acre estates with Jayson and his son Cameron Woodbridge. "Our objectives are simple,
perfection without compromise, ever…" Woodbridge said.
Woodbridge launched Fortunate Son in 2018 and began the
exploration of vineyard sites renowned for their historical
significance. In 2020, he acquired the iconic David Fulton Winery,
established in 1860. The longest-running multi-generational
winery in California, the Fulton
heirs selected Woodbridge as its new successor.
Fortunate Son's second estate, the corner of Larkmead Lane, was
acquired by Woodbridge in 2022 and renamed "True Romance" (Romance
being an anagram of his son Cameron's name). True Romance will be
one of the future homes of a Fortunate Son estate planned for
2027.
As a result of these acquisitions, Fortunate Son Wines will be
able to offer a very few tours and tastings. Wine enthusiasts can
look forward to experiencing the unique expression of these micro
locations, the soil, the winery and wines made in their place of
origin and in Napa Valley created
with Fortunate Son's meticulous winemaking and farming
disciplines.
About Fortunate Son Wines
Fortunate Son
Wines is a highly acclaimed winery based in
St. Helena, California. With a
commitment to producing wines of exceptional quality, the winery
has garnered numerous accolades, and loyal following of wine
aficionados. Through its meticulous winemaking techniques and
dedication to showcasing the unique characteristics of each
vineyard, Fortunate Son continues to set the standard for
excellence in the wine industry.
Contacts: Landon Patterson, CEO, Hundred Acre Wine
Group
landon@hundredacre.com
Sam
Singer, Singer
Associates
singer@singersf.com
Cell:
415-336-4949
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