Naches fruit growers and packers Allen Brothers is entering into the wine business with the purchase of four well known vineyards totaling approximately 900 acres. Allen Brothers owns 2,600 acres of cherry and apple orchards through south Central Washington State and is diversifying its products through the purchase of the Sagemoor, Bachus, Dionysus, and Weinbau vineyards from Sagemoor Farms. Allen Brothers will keep the names of the vineyards which sell their grapes to over 70 wineries. Sagemoor Farms also grows cherries and apples but will retain their fruit orchards. The financial terms of the transaction have not been disclosed.
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