Napa, Calif.—The PlumpJack Group announced its purchase of an 82-acre vineyard and winery from Ladera Vineyards. The vineyard and winemaking facility will be used as an extension of CADE Estate Winery, which is located nearby off of Howell Mountain Road, according to the statement announcing the deal. The property includes 74 acres of Cabernet Sauvignon and 3 acres of Sauvignon Blanc. PlumpJack is not buying Ladera Vineyards, and the company will continue to purchase grapes from the vineyard.

“This is an extraordinarily exciting step for us as we approach CADE Estate’s tenth vintage,” said John Conover, managing partner and general manager of CADE Estate Winery. “We are honored to assume the responsibility for the stewardship of this remarkable piece of land.  It is a beautiful property that has been impeccably planted and farmed, and is now producing some of the best fruit in the Napa Valley.”

The PlumpJack Group partnership also includes Gordon Getty and California Lt. Gov. Gavin Newsom. 
 
Located atop Howell Mountain at an elevation of more than 1,600 feet, land has been planted with vineyards since 1877.  In addition to acquiring the vineyards, the purchase includes the historic production facility, which CADE Estate Winery plans to use for elevated guest experiences and private events. Ladera Vineyards will continue to host tours and tastings at the winery through the end of the year and produce its 2016 vintage on-site. While CADE is purchasing a vineyard and winemaking facility from the Stotesbery family, it is not acquiring Ladera Vineyards, which will continue to make Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon and Sauvignon Blanc from select hillside and mountain vineyards.
 
“While we have loved our role as the stewards of this special place, because our children have decided to pursue careers outside of wine, our Howell Mountain home had grown a bit big for us,” said Pat Stotesbery, Ladera’s Proprietor.  “This sale will ensure that this remarkable vineyard and its winery are in great hands for decades to come, while allowing us to focus all of our energies on making the best wines possible for Ladera.”