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War Room Cellars Acquires Pacific Rim Riesling

War Room Cellars Acquires Pacific Rim Riesling

WarRoom Cellars acquired Pacific Rim Riesling. Pacific Rim Winemakers filed for Bankruptcy Act protection in April. Pacific Rim was founded in 1992 by industry icon Randall Grahm of Bonny Doon Vineyard. This acquisition reunites the two brands, over three decades later, in the WarRoom portfolio of wines. WarRoom Cellars acquires

New York State's 2d-Largest Winery Purchased, Operations to Be Restored

Vine Enterprises LLC, a private equity firm from Carmel, Ind. will acquire and take over operation of the historic Pleasant Valley Winery. Including the cost of redeveloping and restoring the winery, which closed last year, the transaction is valued at about $47 million. Before it closed, Pleasant Valley was the

Penn Wood Winery Assumes Management of Equivine Farm

Penn Woods Winery said it will take over the management of Equivine Farm, an historic horse farm, 13 acres of vineyards and a bookable country retreat with guest accommodations overlooking the farm’s rolling countryside, vineyards, and ponds in Chester County, Penn. Brian Dickerson, a viticulture specialist, decided to retire

Pellenc Acqiores P&L, Tom Beard

Pellenc America industry leaders P&L Specialties and Tom Beard Co. are officially joining the Pellenc America family. This strategic alignment unifies three of the most trusted names in wine production technology, creating a single, comprehensive source for premium winery equipment. * Pellenc America is a global winery and vineyard

Quality Brands Transitions to Total Alcohol, Adds 4 States from RNDC

Quality Brands, a major Anheuser-Busch distributor headquarters in Omaha, said it closed on its previously announced acquisition of four states from Republic National Distributing Co. The company said Dave Young accepted the role of President of Quality Brands Wine & Spirits, where he will lead the division through future

CBrands to Sell 8 Small New Zealand Wine Brands

Constellation Brands New Zealand Ltd. signed a conditional agreement with Poulter Family Wines to divest eight New Zealand mainstream wine brands, as well as the Selaks winery and related vineyards in Hawke’s Bay. The transaction is subject to closing conditions, including the completion of an employee consultation process in

Tsillan Cellars Sold to Local Investors

Tsillan Cellars, Chelan, Wash., has been sold to a group of local investors led by Ronan and Gillian Walsh, full‑time Manson residents deeply rooted in the valley who say they are committed to carry forward the legacy created by founder Dr. Bob Jankelson. Terms weren't disclosed. Ronan