Foley Family Wines Partners With Historic French Wine Producer Lucien Albrecht

Producer, Marketer and Importer of Fine Wine Becomes Exclusive Importer of France's Lucien Albrecht

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Jul 19, 2017, 09:46 ET

SANTA ROSA, Calif., July 19, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Foley Family Wines announced they have become the exclusive importer of Lucien Albrecht, based in Alsace, France.

As the sole U.S. importer of Lucien Albrecht, Foley Family Wines will assume the role of all U.S. marketing and sales efforts through its growing channels of distribution throughout the country.

Lucien Albrecht is among the pioneers of viticulture in Alsace. Beginning in 1425, Romanus Albrecht established the family in Alsace in the town of Thann near the Swiss border. In 1698, Balthazar Albrecht moved the family to Orschwihr and the modern period began.

In November 2012, Lucien Albrecht became part of the Wolfberger family of wine production. Wolfberger, with Stephane Kubler at the winemaking helm, continues the Albrecht tradition with 100% estate grown fruit from Orschwihr, and a dedication to quality in the heart of the Alsace wine region.

In partnership with Lucien Albrecht, Foley Family Wines will import two Crèmants; Crèmant Blanc de Blanc ($24 SRP) and Crèmant Brut Rosè ($24 SRP) and four still wines; Pinot Blanc Reserve Cuvèe Balthazar ($15 SRP), Riesling Reserve ($17 SRP), Pinot Gris Reserve Cuvèe Romanus ($19 SRP), and Gewurztraminer Reserve ($21 SRP). Lucien Albrecht wines are crisp, lively and exciting varietal wines. Some are dry, others are a little bit sweeter, but all have bright acidity, freshness and enticing aromas which exemplify the signature style of Alsatian wine.

About Foley Family Wines –
Foley Family Wines was established by Bill Foley in 1996 with the acquisition of Lincourt Vineyards in California's Santa Ynez Valley. Since then, Foley Family Wines has grown to become a major producer, marketer and distributor of highly-acclaimed, handmade wines from some of the world's greatest vineyards. Every brand in the company's portfolio is distinct and autonomous with its own identity, style, techniques and personnel. Foley Family Wines owns the following properties: Foley Sonoma (Geyserville, CA), Chalone Vineyards (Monterey, CA), Foley Estates (Sta. Rita Hills, CA), Lincourt Vineyards (Solvang, CA), Merus (Napa Valley, CA), Foley Johnson (Napa Valley, CA), Kuleto (Napa Valley, CA), Altvs (Napa, CA), Chalk Hill (Sonoma County, CA), Sebastiani (Sonoma County, CA), Lancaster Estate (Sonoma County, CA), Langtry Estate (Lake County, CA), Three Rivers Winery (Walla Walla, WA), Firestone Vineyard (Santa Ynez Valley, CA), Eos (Paso Robles, CA), Roth Estate (Sonoma County, CA), The Four Graces (Dundee, OR) Vavasour (Marlborough, New Zealand), Clifford Bay (Marlborough, New Zealand), Grove Mill (Marlborough, New Zealand) Martinborough Vineyard (Martinborough, New Zealand) and Te Kairanga (Martinborough, New Zealand). Bill Foley is the majority owner of National Hockey League team, the Vegas Golden Knights (Las Vegas, NV). He also serves as Chairman of the Board of Directors for Fidelity National Inc. and Vice Chairman of Fidelity National Information Services. Both are Fortune 500 companies.