Updated Jan. 15, 10 a.m.
The owners of Williams Selyem, one of Sonoma s best-known Pinot Noir producers, announced that they have sold a minority stake in the winery to the Faiveley family of Burgundy s Domaine Faiveley. The price and share of ownership were not disclosed.
John and Kathe Dyson plan to maintain control of the winery for at least the next three years, at which point they will reexamine the partnership. The Faiveleys will then have an opportunity to acquire a larger stake or even full control of the winery. No changes are expected in the day-to-day operations. Williams Selyem director of winemaking Jeff Mangahas and other key employees will remain.