As expected, E&J Gallo Winery said it completed the acquisition of more than 30 brands retailing for the most part at $11 and below from Constellation Brands.
The transaction includes Arbor Mist, Black Box, Clos du Bois, Estancia, Franciscan, Hogue, Manischewitz, Mark West, Ravenswood, Taylor, Vendange, and Wild Horse. Gallo also acquires five wineries in California, Washington, and New York.
Separately, Constellation also closed its transaction with Vie-Del Co. to divest certain brands used in Constellation’s grape juice concentrate business, together with related inventory, interests in certain contracts, and liabilities.
Constellation’s agreement with Sazerac to divest the Paul Masson Grande Amber Brandy brand, related inventory, and interests in certain contracts for approximately $255 million, subject to certain closing and post-closing adjustments, has been authorized by the Federal Trade Commission and is expected to close in January 2021.
Constellation said its remaining wine and spirits portfolio represents a collection of “powerhouse brands” including the Robert Mondavi brand family; Prisoner Wine Co. brand family; Kim Crawford, – the No. 1 sauvignon blanc in the U.S. market, Meiomi – the No. 1 pinot noir in the U.S., and Svedka Vodka – the #1 imported vodka in the U.S.
The company’s portfolio also includes a collection of highly-rated, higher-end brands such as SIMI, Schrader Cellars, Mount Veeder Winery, High West Whiskey, and Casa Noble Tequila, as well as premium wine innovations such as Unshackled, High West barrel finished cocktails, Meiomi Cabernet Sauvignon, and Kim Crawford Illuminate.