Danza del Sol winery gets new owner

Danza del Sol Winery has been sold to Temecula Businessman Ken Smith, former winery owner Robert Olson announced Thursday, May 12. Valley News/Shane Gibson photo
Danza del Sol Winery is under new ownership, the winery announced Thursday, May 12.Formerly known as Filsinger Vineyard and Winery and founded 1978 by Dr. William Filsinger, the 40-acre winery was purchased by race car driver Robert Olson in 2010. Olson changed the name of the winery to Danza del Sol Winery soon after buying it.After a successful career in the software business, Olson bought the winery in the belief that Temecula Valley was the ideal place to grow and produce quality, award-winning wines.Olson announced the sale in a letter to wine club members“When I founded Danza del Sol Winery 12 years ago, I saw new opportunities and adventures,” Olson said in the letter. “With your help and support, this journey has been that and more.”Olson said that since
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