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'''Concannon Vineyard''' is the second-largest [[winery]] in the [[Livermore Valley]] of California, producing around 30,000 cases annually. It is well known for its [[Petite Sirah]] and Concannon was the first winery to bottle this grape as a [[varietal]] wine in 1961. It also produces several other varieties of wine, including [[Chardonnay]]. Concannon is owned by [[The Wine Group]]. |
'''Concannon Vineyard''' is the second-largest [[winery]] in the [[Livermore Valley]] of California, producing around 30,000 cases annually. It is well known for its [[Petite Sirah]] and Concannon was the first winery to bottle this grape as a [[varietal]] wine in 1961. Prior to 1961, the petit syrah grape was produced worldwide as a blend wine. It also produces several other varieties of wine, including [[Chardonnay]]. Concannon is owned by [[The Wine Group]]. |
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==History== |
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Concannon was founded in 1883 by James Concannon of [[Inishmore]], [[County Galway]]. Its success in producing and selling [[sacrament]]al or [[altar]] wine for the Roman Catholic Church helped it to survive national [[Prohibition]]. Grape cuttings from this [[vineyard]] were introduced to [[Mexico]] between 1889 and 1904 for the improvement of its commercial [[viticulture]]. As such, the vineyard has been designated a [[California Historical Landmark]] (#641).<ref name=chl>{{cite ohp |id=641 |name=Concannon Vineyard |accessdate=2012-03-30}}</ref> |
Concannon was founded in 1883 by James Concannon of [[Inishmore]], [[County Galway]]. Its success in producing and selling [[sacrament]]al or [[altar]] wine for the Roman Catholic Church helped it to survive national [[Prohibition]]. Grape cuttings from this [[vineyard]] were introduced to [[Mexico]] between 1889 and 1904 for the improvement of its commercial [[viticulture]]. As such, the vineyard has been designated a [[California Historical Landmark]] (#641).<ref name=chl>{{cite ohp |id=641 |name=Concannon Vineyard |accessdate=2012-03-30}}</ref> |
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Revision as of 16:32, 28 November 2018
| Concannon Vineyard | |
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 Victorian house on Concannon Vineyards estate | |
| Location | 4590 Tesla Rd., Livermore, California |
| Coordinates | 37°40′00″N 121°44′23″W / 37.666767°N 121.739667°W |
| Built | 1883 |
| Governing body | Private |
| Designated | April 28, 1958[1] |
| Reference no. | 641[1] |
  Location of Concannon Vineyard in California | |
Concannon Vineyard is the second-largest winery in the Livermore Valley of California, producing around 30,000 cases annually. It is well known for its Petite Sirah and Concannon was the first winery to bottle this grape as a varietal wine in 1961. Prior to 1961, the petit syrah grape was produced worldwide as a blend wine. It also produces several other varieties of wine, including Chardonnay. Concannon is owned by The Wine Group.
History
Concannon was founded in 1883 by James Concannon of Inishmore, County Galway. Its success in producing and selling sacramental or altar wine for the Roman Catholic Church helped it to survive national Prohibition. Grape cuttings from this vineyard were introduced to Mexico between 1889 and 1904 for the improvement of its commercial viticulture. As such, the vineyard has been designated a California Historical Landmark (#641).[1]
Concannon Vineyard was bought by Tesla Vineyards, an investment group that also owned the Wente Vineyards in 1992. The investment group included members of the Tesla family. In July 1992, The Wine Group reportedly bought the Concannon operation from Tesla for an undisclosed price.[a] At the time, Concannon reportedly was producing about 55,000 cases a year. The sale included the brand, inventories, the winery and 170 acres (69 ha) of vineyards.[2]
Notes
- ^ The Wine Group, based in San Francisco, was described as one of the largest wine producers in the United States. Its other brands included Franzia, Mogen David, Glen Ellen and Corbett Canyon.[2]
See also
References
- ^ a b c "Concannon Vineyard". Office of Historic Preservation, California State Parks. Retrieved 2012-03-30.
- ^ a b Fish, Tim (June 5, 2002). "Concannon Vineyard, In California's Livermore Valley, To Be Sold". Wine Spectator. Retrieved 2018-11-23.
External links
- Official website
- Photographs and transcription of historical marker - Markeroni.com