Category Archives: Acquisitions

CVNE Buys Roger Goulart, Spanish Cava Producer

Posted on June 28, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

CVNE – Compañia Vinicola del Norte de España, also known as Cune (pronounced Coo-nay), a leading producer of Spanish wines from Rioja, recently purchased the historic Cava D.O. producer, Roger Goulart, adding the Penedes-based estate to its portfolio of three … Continue reading →

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Jackson Family Buys Brewer-Clifton Wines

Posted on May 19, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

Terms weren’t disclosed.  But David Bowman, evp, Jackson Family Wines told the San Francisco Chronicle a group of investors who bought a majority stake from founders Greg Brewer and Steve Clifton two years ago “got a very good return on … Continue reading →

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Krupp Bros. Buys Kitchak Cellars

Posted on May 11, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

The Krupps sold their 600-acre Stagecoach Vineyard in Napa Valley to E&J Gallo.  We told you they planned to buy a winery.  Now we know which one:  Kitchak Cellars, 1094 Hardman Ave., Napa. Terms of the transaction, which includes a … Continue reading →

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Heineken Acquires Rest of Lagunitas

Posted on May 5, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

Heineken N.V. said it acquired all the remaining shares in Lagunitas Brewing Co. To maintain the Lagunitas culture and free spirit, Heineken said, Lagunitas will continue to operate as an independent entity within Heineken and will report within the Heineken … Continue reading →

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ABI Acquires Wicked Weed Brewing

Posted on May 4, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

The Asheville, N.C., craft brewer was founded in 2012 by Walt and Luke Dickinson and Ryan, Rick and Denise Guthy.  Terms weren’t disclosed. Among its brands: Pernicious IPA, Lunatic Belgian Blonde. As usual the sellers asserted nothing would change.  Instead, … Continue reading →

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Edrington Buys Back The Glenrothes

Posted on May 3, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

Edrington Group sold The Glenrothes brand to Berry Bros. & Rudd, the London wine and spirits merchant, in 2010 but kept the distillery and cooperage.  Now it’s buying back the brand and will assume control of distribution in the U.S. … Continue reading →

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