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Annadel Estate Winery Turn-Key Winery & Event Venue in Sonoma Wine Country Annadel Estate Winery Turn-Key Winery & Event Venue in Sonoma Wine Country MARKSTEVENS EstateVineyard.com ANNADEL ESTATE WINERY PROPOSED OFFERING UPDATED April 2020 The Annadel Estate Winery is a unique and historic 33± acre property that includes: - A highly acclaimed and popular event venue set amidst old winery ruins and mature oaks - A winery currently permitted to produce 5,000 cases annually and 10 events per year - An Entitlement for an increase in winery production to a 60,000-case winery permit and an additional 20 events per year - 10.5± acres of established vineyards - Four well-maintained residences that can also serve as vacation rentals - A vintage barn, tasting room, and heirloom flower business Offering price: $5,950,000 Location: 6687 Sonoma Highway, Santa Rosa, CA 95409 Assessor Parcel Number: 030-110-059 Mark Stevens, Broker-Associate for The Agency, has been retained as the exclusive representative for all negotiations in procuring a sale for these assets. PROPERTY OVERVIEW This 33± acre winery estate was established in the 1880s and includes approximately 10.5± planted acres of wine grape varietals in the Sonoma Valley Viticulture Area, approximately five acres of flowers, an updated farmhouse and vintage barn, three additional residences, and a newly added tasting room. Annadel Winery holds a 5,000-case permit entitlement and the ability to host 10 events per year on the estate and a newly ratified 60,000-case Case Entitlement with the Tasting Room open to the public and a designated left-hand turn-off lane from Highway 12. VESTED BUILDOUT WITH 60K CASE ENTITLEMENT 60K Case Entitlement and Public Tasting Room approved in October of 2019 Public Entitlements: (1) 6 Winery-Related Events Per Year with 1-3 days per event (2) A total of 30 Events Per Year broken down as follows: The first 10 events may have up to 200 people; the second 10 events may have up to 150 people; and the third 10 events may have up to 100 people with no restrictions on which days of the week. While the information in this Memorandum has been obtained from sources believed to be reliable, it is not guaranteed to be accurate or complete. Prospective parties are advised to independently verify the accuracy and completeness of all information. 2 LOcaTION MAP Annadel Estate Winery is located in the winemaking epicenter of California’s Sonoma Valley. Conveniently located right off of Highway 12, it sits at the base of Hood Mountain Regional Park across the highway from Annadel State Park. Located just an hour north of San Francisco and 20 minutes from Sonoma County Airport, Annadel Estate Winery is surrounded by quaint towns that attract tourists from all over the world including Kenwood, Glen Ellen and the town of Sonoma. It is a 45 minute drive to Bodega Bay. 3 LOcaTION DETAILS Annadel Winery is located in close proximity to Santa Rosa, Kenwood, Glen Ellen, and Sonoma right off of Highway 12, which is a major route for tourists in this part of Sonoma County as a link between Sonoma Valley and Napa Valley. This beautiful stretch of Sonoma Valley is home to many wineries, including St. Francis Winery, Kunde Family Winery and Benzinger Family Winery. These well-regarded wineries consistently draw a high number of visitors from around the world to the area. Oakmont Golf Club is conveniently located directly across the highway from the property. The Pacific Coast can be reached via Bodega Bay, a scenic 45-minute drive away. CLIMATE Locally known as the “Annadel Gap,” this area offers a unique micro-climate for the grapes that are grown here. Located in the far-western corner of Sonoma Valley, the AVA provides an ideal climate for growing Bordeaux-style fruit. Sonoma Mountain—to the west of Annadel Estate Winery—helps to shelter the estate from excessive cool and damp coastal influences. When the vineyards in Sonoma Valley do receive cooling air, it comes from either San Pablo Bay via the Los Carneros Region, or across the Santa Rosa plain from the coastal hills. Annadel Estate experiences temperatures about 10 degrees cooler than the town of Sonoma to the south, and the nights cool off into the 50’s, even during the summer months. 4 SONOMA VALLEY AVA SANTA ROSA Annadel Estate Winery Ledson Winery & Vineyards St. Francis Winery & Vineyards Sugarloaf Ridge La Rochelle Wines State Park Landmark Vineyards N Pythian Rd Chateau St. Jean Adobe Canyon Rd B. Wise Vineyards Annadel State Park En Garde Winery Pythian Rd Frey Rd Goff Rd Fathia Vineyards MacLeod Family Vineyard BENNETT VALLEY Hoff Rd VJB Vineyards & Cellars Lawndale Rd • OPEN TO THE PUBLIC LOS CARNEROS Muscardini Cellars BY APPOINTMENT ONLY St. Anne’s Crossing Winery • MOON MOUNTAIN DISTRICT LEGEND NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC Kenwood Vineyards • SONOMA MOUNTAIN Paradise Ridge Winery Kunde Family Estate Spann Vineyards Shaw Ave. SONOMA VALLEY Deerfield Ranch Winery Ty Caton Vineyards Tyge William Cellars Mayo Reserve Room W ndale aw Rd A Loxton Cellars Sonoma View Vineyard L R Bennett Valley Rd GlenLyon Vineyards M Deering Wine & Vineyard S P Nun’s Canyon Rd Cavedale Rd Matanzas Creek Winery KENWOODR I N Bennet G Beltane Ranch J S Margie Ln. n a i m a R Gordenker BENNETegnarG T dR t i D n s o V Korbin Kameron u Coursey Graves n alley Rd Maple Glen Rd. o RD VALLEY Kaiser Ranch Rd Lasseter M Bennet Valley Rd Wellington Cellars Nelligan Rd Nelligan a Vintage Ln Dunbar Rd m Family Winery Stone Edge Farm Estate o Enterprise Rd n TRINITY o S Vineyards and Winery Henry David Sonoma Valley Mayo Family Winery Vineyards Westerhold Regional Park Mountain Terraces Winery & Vineyard unt a Mo ain Family Vineyards S m o no Rd . SONOMA MOUNTAIN O’donnell Ln Talisman Wines Cavedale Rd on Laurel Glen Vineyard nd Ra Benziger Family Winery Lo nch R d Chauvet Rd Carquinez Ave Imagery Estate Winery Kivelstadt Cellars Arrowood Vineyards & Winery GLEN ELLEN Eric Ross Winery B.R. Cohn Winery and Olive Oil Company Belden Barns Little Vineyards Family Winery Valley of the Moon Winery Petroni Vineyards dal e Rd at Madrone Estate Capastaic Rd e Jack London v RD a Repris Wines State Historic Park NE C Moon Mountain Rd DRO Hamel Family Wines MA Amapola Creek Vineyards & Winery London Way SONOMA Kamen Estate Wines B. Wise Vineyards VALLEY Winery Sixteen 600 d MOOR N e CALIENTE k Maxwell Ranch c Paint Horse Winery MOUNi TAIN AGUA r Norrborn Rd h ARNOLD Regional Park e G El Rancho Feliz Rd DISTRICT VD Hanzell Vineyards BL DR BOYES Lomita Ave Bartholomew Park Winery Idell Family Vineyards AVE Ravenswood Winery Orange Ave VERANO Buena Vista Winery W 5th St W R regirraC R 3rd St W 1st St W Castle Rd 1st St E d VE Dane Cellars A W. NAPA Lovall ValleyOld Rd Winery Rd Grove St ST. Gehricke TALUMA E Napa St Solano Ave PE E Napa St reek R ler C d Landa Vineyards Fow Ordaz Family Wines Sebastiani 5th St E 7th St E Canihan Family Wines 8th St E Vineyards & Winery E MacArthur St Gundlach Bundschu Winery Sparring Rd roni Rd Denmark St Leve Scribe Winery Napa Rd ARNOLD Peru Rd E St 8th DUNSTAN Wines Broadway Vineyards 5th St E Patz & Hall Winery NAPA DR RD E Watmaugh Rd WATMAUGH W. Schellville Rd Robledo Family Winery The RhôneBROAD Room RD Bonness Rd Located in the southern portion of Sonoma County, W GULCH AY STAGEDonnell Rd Ceja Vineyards Anaba Wines the Sonoma Valley Appellation obtained its status Roche Winery & Vineyards CARNEROS HWY Westach Way E Bonness Rd LOS Homewood AcaciaWinery Ave Millerick Rd dR lamaR dR CARNEROS PETALUMA Dale Ave in 1981. This, despite being the first place to host eladnruB dR Schug Carneros Estate Bonneau Rd Wagner Rd Gloria Ferrer Caves & Vineyards Larson Family Winery The Donum Estate a commercial winery, nearly a century before, in Meadowcroft Wines Meadowlark Ln Sonoma Valley Visitors Center at Cornerstone Sonoma 1857. The valley is known for the unique terroir HIGHWAYMAN Ramal Rd Jacuzzi Family Vineyards Viansa Winery produced by the geology and climate. Bordered by Cline Cellars the Mayacama Mountains to the east and Sonoma Mountain to the west, the valley benefits from cooling influences that lead to slower ripening of fruit and prolonged hang time, which can increase natural Ram’s Gate Winery balance in the world-renowned wines produced here. SACRAMENTO SAN FRANCISCO 5 PROPERTY FEATURES BUILDINGS VINEYARDS AND LANDS - Main Residence: 3477± sq. ft., 4 bed/3 bath - Vineyards: 10.5± acres, including Pinot Noir, - Guest House: 1,769± sq. ft., 3 bed/2 bath Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Merlot - Cottage: 804± sq. ft., 1 bed/1 bath - Flower Farm: 5± acres of heirloom hydrangeas - Water Tower: 1500± sq. ft., 2 bed/1 bath and David Austin heirloom roses - Tasting Room: 720± sq. ft. - Barn: 2,540± sq. ft. 6 PROPERTY FEATURES 7 EVENTS VENUE Annadel Estate Winery is a well-known and popular choice for weddings, family reunions, and corporate events. With its beautiful vintage barn and historic winery ruins, Annadel typically sells out as an event venue by August of every year. for the following year The grounds offer an extensive open lawn, oak- covered meeting areas, original winery ruins, and vineyards that are perfect for weddings or other outdoor gatherings. The original winery ruins provide an intimate location for open air events and the barn has a large open floor plan that is ideal for indoor events (voted in the top seven “Wine Country” historic barns by 7X7 publication). 8 EVENTS VENUE Currently Annadel Estate is allowed to host 10 events per year, with up to 225 guests.
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