Gallo Buys Napa's Historic Louis M. Martini Winery

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In rare buying spree, California giant also takes over Mirassou brand

Issue: November 30, 2002

In the space of one month, E. & J. Gallo, the world's largest wine producer, has acquired two well-known names in the California wine industry: Louis M. Martini and Mirassou Vineyards. Such deals are rare for the California wine giant, which generally prefers to build its own brands rather than buy existing businesses.

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