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5. DEBT
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2016
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]  
NOTE 5. DEBT

Line of Credit Facility – In December of 2005 the Company entered into a revolving line of credit agreement with Umpqua Bank that allows borrowings of up to $2,000,000 against eligible accounts receivable and inventories as defined in the agreement. The revolving line bears interest at prime, is payable monthly, and is subject to annual renewal. In February of 2016, the Company renewed the credit agreement until July 31, 2017. The interest rate was 3.5% at September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015. At September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015 there was no outstanding balance on this revolving line of credit.

 

The line of credit agreement includes various covenants which, among other things, require the Company to maintain minimum amounts of tangible net worth, debt/worth ratio, and debt service coverage as defined. As of September 30, 2016, the Company was in compliance with these financial covenants.

 

Note payable – In April of 2015 the Company purchased approximately 42 acres of farmland in the Walla Walla AVA under terms that included paying one third of the price upon closing and one third in each of the two subsequent years. As of September 30, 2016 the Company had a balance of $245,417 due on April 1, 2017. No interest accrues under the terms of this note. As of December 31, 2015 the Company had a balance due of $490,834.

 

Long Term Debt - The Company has four long term debt agreements with Farm Credit Services with an aggregate outstanding balance of $4,913,640 and $5,173,018 as of September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively. These loans require monthly principal and interest payments of $53,058 for the life of the loans, at annual fixed interest rates ranging from 4.75% to 6.70%, and with maturity dates ranging from 2024 through 2028. The general purposes of these loans were to make capital improvements to the winery and vineyard facilities.