Chile-based entrepreneur Alex Guarachi, the founder and CEO of Guarachi Family Wines and TGIC Importers, has purchased Sun Chase vineyard in the Petaluma Wind Gap area of the Sonoma Coast American Viticultural Area (AVA).
Developed in 2007, the vineyard has a total area of 248-acres, of which 24 acres are planted with four different clones of Pinot Noir grapes, including Dijon 667 and 777, and 18 acres are planted with Chardonnay grapes.
The vineyard is mainly known for these two varietals of grapes, which are purchased by more than dozen wineries.
Guarachi said he intends to continue supplying these loyal producers.
"Sun Chase will allow us to take Guarachi Family Wines to the next level," Guarachi added.
"It's an area proven to produce high-end Pinot Noir and will only further the development of our Pinot Project."
Established in 2007, Guarachi Family Wines mainly produces four distinct hand-selected wines from two grape varietals, Pinot Noir and Cabernet Sauvignon, sourced from premier appellations of Sonoma Coast and Napa Valley.
Guarachi started TGIC Importers in 1985 to bring Chilean wines to the US. It currently imports wines from 18 wineries around the world.
