Property and Equipment - Components of Property and Equipment, Net (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Property and equipment, net, consists of:
Property and equipment, gross	$ 189,318	$ 168,830
Less accumulated depreciation	(42,728)	(40,400)
Property and equipment, net	146,590	128,430
Land and land improvements [Member]
Property and equipment, net, consists of:
Property and equipment, gross	16,162	14,385
Building and improvements [Member]
Property and equipment, net, consists of:
Property and equipment, gross	13,150	12,209
Machinery, water pipelines, furniture, fixtures, and other equipment [Member]
Property and equipment, net, consists of:
Property and equipment, gross	14,429	11,828
Vineyards and orchards [Member]
Property and equipment, net, consists of:
Property and equipment, gross	36,625	35,749
Development in process [Member]
Property and equipment, net, consists of:
Property and equipment, gross	$ 108,952	$ 94,659

The cumulative amount of depreciation, depletion and amortization (related to property, plant and equipment, but not including land) that has been recognized in the income statement.

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Gross amount of long-lived physical assets used in the normal conduct of business and not intended for resale. Examples include, but are not limited to, land, buildings, machinery and equipment, office equipment, furniture and fixtures, and computer equipment.

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Amount, net of accumulated depreciation, depletion and amortization, of long-lived physical assets used in the normal conduct of business and not intended for resale. Examples include, but are not limited to, land, buildings, machinery and equipment, office equipment, furniture and fixtures, and computer equipment.

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