Three Winemaking Families Embark on New Wine Project
Lodi, California – November 11, 2014 — LCF Wines, a collaboration among three wine industry families – LangeTwins, Coors and Ficeli – announced today the release of a new wine brand called Ivory & Burt. Produced by established Lodi winemaker Karen Birmingham, Ivory & Burt pays tribute to the past and present farming culture of Lodi. Ivory & Burt has launched with a Chardonnay, a Zinfandel and a Red Blend at BevMo! retail locations in Arizona, California and Washington, which will be followed by distribution throughout the United States in 2015. The suggested retail price is $16.99.
“With quality fruit from Lodi, a fair and accessible price, and a sustainable approach to winegrowing Ivory & Burt wines truly represent what the increasingly popular Lodi wine region has become well known for with consumers today,” said Dave Ficeli, president of LCF Wines. “Our families are extremely excited to introduce these quality wines which also represent what we all believe in as vintners.”
Early pioneers of Lodi, Charles Ivory and J.M. Burt brought together like-minded homesteaders, farmers and winemakers with the opening of the first general store in town. Established as the “Ivory Store” it was strategically located across from the railroad station in anticipation of the crowds that would move to Lodi to plant roots and realize their dreams. Ivory & Burt wines celebrate this pioneering spirit and rich farming history that still defines Lodi today. These balanced, yet fruit-forward wines are true representation of the quintessential winemaking style for which Lodi is known. Fruit for Ivory & Burt was sourced from sustainable vineyards farmed by the LangeTwins family in Lodi, California. For more information on Ivory & Burt visit www.ivoryandburtwines.com.
The LCF Wines portfolio includes brands that have enjoyed strong success in markets and channels across the country, including LangeTwins, Goosecross, Assembly, Caricature and others. Having a deep focus on estate vineyards means LCF Wines is hands-on from vineyard to bottle, offering consumers consistency and quality from vintage to vintage.
About LCF Wines
Founded in 2014, LCF Wines is a collaboration among the LangeTwins, Coors and Ficeli families dedicated to promoting its collection of family-owned wine brands. LCF Wines unites shared family values with deep multi-generational histories of building successful businesses. As owners of a diverse collection of vineyards, wineries and brands, LCF Wines is proud to offer exceptional wines of purpose and provenance. The company is headquartered in Acampo, California. www.LCFwines.com.
