MIDDLETOWN – Langtry Estate & Vineyards recorded a 38-percent increase in case sales for January through July of this year.

Case sales were up compared to January through July of 2006.

The winery produces Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Petite Sirah, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Pinot Grigio under the Guenoc and Langtry brand names. Langtry Estate & Vineyards has broad distribution in the U.S. market with a majority of its sales based in California.

“After a very strong fourth quarter in 2006, we are pleased to announce that sales of the Guenoc and Langtry wine brands are continuing to rise, and we predict another strong year of sales growth,” said Craig Moore, Langtry sales manager. “We expanded our sales team earlier this year, and their hard work and commitment to the brand has paid off.”

Contributing to case sales, the winery recently reintroduced its top-tier Langtry line as single vineyard wines from its best estate vineyards.

The first wines released in the new Langtry line, the 2006 Lillie Sauvignon Blanc and the 2004 Serpentine Meadow Petite Sirah, were released in July.

Langtry Estate & Vineyards has extensive vineyard holdings in Lake County and is the oldest and largest winegrower in the region. The picturesque estate consists of 21,000 acres and straddles Lake and Napa counties. Vineyards are limited to 400 prime acres in both Lake and Napa counties. Guenoc wines are distributed nationally.

Additional information on the winery is available at www.langtryestate.com or by calling 987-2385.

Langtry Estate & Vineyards is located at 21000 Butts Canyon Road, Middletown.

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