Category Archives: Acquisitions

Rombauer Acquires 3 California Vineyards

Posted on April 5, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

Rombauer Vineyards said it acquied three premium vineyards totaling 154 vine acres in the prestigious California appellations of Carneros-Sonoma, Sonoma Valley and Fiddletown. The acquisitions include the Haire Vineyard in Carneros-Sonoma, the Carriger Vineyard in Sonoma Valley, and an historic … Continue reading →

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Deutsch Family to Market, Sell Beau Joie Champagne

Posted on April 4, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

Deustch Family Wine & Spirits entered into a partnership with Toast Spirits LLC giving Deutsch a minority stake in Beau Joie Champagne as well as exclusive sales and marketing rights for the U.S., Canada and the Caribbean.  Terms weren’t disclosed. … Continue reading →

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21st Amendment, Fieldwork Brewing Merge

Posted on April 3, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

The 21st Amendment Brewery and Fieldwork Brewing said they merged to create Field Amendment Brewing Co.  The combined entity distributes in 35 states. Shaun O’Sullivan, 21st Amendment Brewmaster and Co-Founder, said: “This idea came about when I would secretly bring … Continue reading →

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Stone Brewing Defeats Molson Coors in Trademark Infringement Case

Posted on March 28, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

MillerCoors Brewing Co. (now Molson Coors Beverage Co.) infringed Stone Brewing Co.‘s Stone trademark when MillerCoors rebranded its Keystone beer as Stone, a federal court in San Diego found. During the time of infringement, Molson Coors sold more than $1.7 billion of … Continue reading →

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Former Owners Seek to Buy Back Wineries from Russians

Posted on March 17, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

Jean-François Ganevat, the cult Jura winemaker, and Benoit Pontenier, director of Prieuré Saint-Jean de Bébian in the Languedoc, have formed a joint company to buy back the estates from the Pumpyanskiy family of Russia, French media are reporting. The move … Continue reading →

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Scotto Acquires 4th Lodi-Area Winery

Posted on March 14, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

Scotto Family Cellars, America’s 43rd largest winery, said it acquired its fourth Lodi area production facility. Gnekow Family Winery will be renamed Collegeville Vintners and will be owned and operated by the Scotto’s 5th generation, including Collegeville Vintners CEO Natalie … Continue reading →

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