Elevation within the boundaries range from at the peak of North Chalone Peak. The region is named for the nearby Chalone peaks. Other brands, such as Navarro Correas and Chalone Vineyard, were sold separately. In 1986, Acacia was sold to Chalone. The original location of the San Andreas can be seen in the Chalone Creek fault. The vineyard grew into the Chalone Wine Group now owned by Diageo. He and his family purchased Chalone Vineyard in 1965. In 2005, Chalone Wine Group was purchased by beverage giant Diageo. In 2005, the Chalone Wine Group was purchased by beverage giant Diageo. Chalone Wine Group also owned about 24% of the Chateau Duhart-Milon estate in France.