Familiar Faces Buy Back Wineries

California winemakers reclaim their family brands

James MacPhail tastes wine from the barrel at his winery in Anderson Valley, California.
Winemaker James MacPhail consults for numerous wineries and now owns his namesake brand once again. (Courtesy of The Calling)

With big brands consolidating their portfolios and small brands growing stronger, a reverse market trend has arisen in California, where winemaking entrepreneurs who sold their labels during the recession are now buying back their original projects. Learn more about some of these recent purchases and reclamations with senior editor MaryAnn Worobiec.

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