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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

Moon Distributors to Acquire RNDC Arkansas Operations

Moon Distributors and Republic National Distributing Company (RNDC) announced that they have entered into an Asset Purchase Agreement (APA) for Moon Distributors to acquire RNDC’s Arkansas operations. Terms weren't disclosed. Moon Distributors has served Arkansas since 1935 and is one of the state’s longest-standing beverage

Antica Terra Acquires Willakia Vineyard, Becomes Largest in AVA

Antica Terra, Amity, Ore., has acquired Willakia Vineyard, expanding its estate to 484 contiguous acres in the Eola-Amity Hills, establishing the largest single holding in the AVA. Terms weren't disclosed. “The point was not to make more wine today,” said winemaker Maggie Harrison. “It was to make

Columbia Distributing Makes Strategic Investment in Hayden Beverage

Columbia Distributing has entered into a letter of intent (LOI) to acquire a stake in Hayden Beverage Company, a family-owned beverage distributor based in Idaho. Financial terms weren't disclosed. The partnership joins two established distributors with aligned supplier relationships, complementary portfolios, and a shared focus on execution,