Venge Vineyards of Calistoga buys Robert Rue Vineyard in Fulton

Calistoga vintner has renamed the property Croix Estate|
BILL SWINDELL
THE PRESS DEMOCRAT

Venge Vineyards and Winery of Calistoga has purchased the Robert Rue Vineyard in Fulton and has renamed it for its sister brand, Croix Estate.

Kirk Venge, the 40-year-old proprietor of his family winery, bought the Russian River Valley winery, a farmhouse and a vineyard that features 9 acres of old vine zinfandel, said Jason Williams, general manager for Venge Vineyards and Winery. The winery has a permit to produce 5,000 cases.

Venge intends to keep the zinfandel vines on the property and plans annual production for Criox at around 2,300 cases, focusing on high-end pinot noir and chardonnay sourced from local vineyards, Williams said.

Its chardonnay retails from $50 to $125 a bottle.

The tasting room will be closed at least until Aug. 1 for property renovations until it reopens by appointment only.

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