Located in the Willow Creek District of Paso Robles, the Denner Vineyards Estate, which was completed in 2005, includes a tasting room and a gravity-flow winery designed to fit into the rolling hillside of the surrounding vineyards.  Terms of the purchase by E&J Gallo Winery  weren't disclosed.

Denner Vineyards is best known for its proprietary red blends, Rhône and Bordeaux varietal wines that range from $50 to $80 and have consistently received critical acclaim, with Dirt Worshipper  featured twice on Wine Spectator’s Top 100 list. The acquisition includes the Denner brand, the Winery and estate vineyards.

“From planting my first few acres in 1999 to building Denner Vineyards to what it is today, I have been incredibly blessed with the opportunity to bring this winery to life in one of California’s best winegrowing regions,” said Ron Denner. “Gallo is a family company with a commitment to quality. I have no doubt they will be good stewards of the land and preserve our legacy of creating sought after wines and offering best-in-class winery experiences.”

“For 20 years, Ron Denner has stayed true to the land and his vision to produce great wines from the acclaimed Paso Robles region, cultivating an authentic, diverse portfolio. We look forward to drawing inspiration from and working with Ron and winemaker Anthony Yount,” said Joseph C. Gallo, VP-General Manager of Gallo’s Luxury Wine Business.