Brown-Forman Completes Sale of Closed Jekel Facilities
Greenfield, CA, January 31, 2006 — Brown-Forman has completed the sale of the former Jekel Winery to S.A.M. Properties, based in Salinas. The purchase price was not disclosed, but includes the winery, equipment and vineyards surrounding the facility. S.A.M. Properties was represented by Manuel Amaral in the transaction. The winery was closed in 2004 and…