Roll Global Acquires Vintage Nurseries
August 20, 2013 Roll Global, LLC, recently announced the acquisition of Vintage Nurseries, LLC, a Wasco, CA-based producer of grafted grapevine rootstocks for the winegrape, table grape, and raisin markets.
“Roll Global has been invested in California agriculture for more than 30 years, and entered the wine business almost three years ago,” said David Ricanati, president of Roll Global’s wine business. “As we developed our own vineyard holdings, we learned firsthand about the cyclical nature of grapevine planting. It is clear that the wine industry is in the midst of a strong planting cycle, and we believe in the long-term prospects for grape growing. We see the acquisition of Vintage Nurseries as a natural complement to our wine holdings.”
The acquisition includes 755,300 square feet of production and growing facilities, and 1,169 acres of owned and leased land in California’s San Joaquin Valley.
The area’s unique combination of soil and climate are ideal for the development of grape rootstock, and the company’s location close to both California Route 99 and Interstate 5 facilitates rapid delivery to customers.
“We’ve developed and utilize a number of highly efficient growing and processing techniques that contribute to high yields and low operating costs,” said Garry Nelson, general manager of Vintage Nurseries, who will remain in his position following the acquisition. “These techniques make us both a high-quality and price-competitive producer and an attractive supplier to grape growers, especially in California.”
The company leverages more than 100 varieties of scions and 26 varieties of rootstock to offer combinations that are ideal for customers’ various growing conditions.
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