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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

Fechtel to Sell Operating Assets to KEG 1 Missouri

Fechtel Beverage & Sales Inc., Jefferson City, Mo., agreed to sell its operating assets to KEG 1 Missouri, a St. Louis-based beverage distributor with operations in Iowa, Colorado, Texas and Kentucky. Terms weren't disclosed. Andy Fechtel, sales manager and brand specialist, said it is getting harder to

Sonoma Winegrowers, Vintners Mull Merger

Sonoma County Winegrowers and Sonoma County Vintners are considering a merger, a response to the tough times the wine industry is experiencing. Winegrowers CEO, Karissa Kruse, Karissa Kruse now focuses her attention on building national partnerships to promote Sonoma County wines. For example: San Francisco Giants, Taste of NFL and