Category Archives: Acquisitions

Vino Valut Gets Private Equity Funding

Posted on May 17, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

Manhattan West Private Equity Fund said it completed its growth equity investment in Vino Vault and is now its largest shareholder.  Vino Vault, which has already completed five acquisitions, plans to acquire additional companies.  Vino Vault offers a comprehensive wine … Continue reading →

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KLYR Rum Purchases Holy Water Distillery

Posted on May 16, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

KLYR Rum said it purchased Holy Water Distillery, a craft distillery located in Lewisberry, Pennsylvania. Launched in 2021 with Holy Water Distillery, KLYR Rum has experienced strong growth and increasing demand as the brand expands in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New … Continue reading →

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Duckhorn Portfolio Acquires 265-Acre Cabernet Sauvignon Vineyard in Paso Robles, Calif.

Posted on May 4, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

Duckhorn Portfolio, Inc. said it acquired the 289-acre Bottom Line Ranch in the San Miguel District sub-appellation of the Paso Robles AVA. Planted exclusively to 265 acres of Cabernet Sauvignon, the vineyard features seven top clones on three drought-tolerant rootstocks. With … Continue reading →

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Ackley Beverage Group Changes Name, Seeks New Brands

Posted on May 4, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

Ackley Beverage Group has changed its name to Ackley Brands and said it is actively seeking new wine partnerships and acquisition opportunities. Recently, Ackley Brands launched Borealis, a new Oregon Pinot Noir. Last year, the company debuted Cataclysm Wine Co, its … Continue reading →

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Manager Buys Goosecross Cellars

Posted on April 19, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

Christi and Dave Ficeli have purchased Goosecross Cellars in Yountville, Calif.  Terms weren’t disclosed. Dave and Christi Coors Ficeli met while working for E&J Gallo Winery. Dave’s professional experience is primarily in marketing and production roles for Gallo, Treasury Wine Estates … Continue reading →

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Reyes to Acquire Columbia Distributing’s Northern California Business

Posted on April 11, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

Reyes Beer Division said it agreed to acquire the Sonoma and Marin counties business of Columbia Distributing.  The acquired business will become part of Reyes’ existing Golden Brands operations. The acquisition will add around 1,350 customers, about 4 million cases, and includes … Continue reading →

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