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SGWS to Acquire Eagle Rock Colorado

Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits said it agreed to acquire substantially all the assets of Eagle Rock Distributing Co.’s (Eagle Rock) Colorado operations, a leading total beverage distributor in Colorado. Expected to close in the summer of 2026, the transaction presents a powerful opportunity to distribute Anheuser-Busch’

Sazerac Acquires Dirty Shirley

Sazerac Co. said it acquired Dirty Shirley, a ready-to-drink cocktail brand known for its cheeky vodka-spiked take on the classic Shirley Temple. Terms weren't disclosed. "We are excited to make the Dirty Shirley brand a part of the Sazerac family," says Jake Wenz,

Santa Margherita Owners Buy Oregon's Domaine Lumineay from Coppola

Italy's Marzotto family, which built Santa Margherita into a Pinot Grigio powerhouse, has purchased the 41-acre Domaine Lumineux vineyard in Oregon's Dundee Hills (previously called Domaine de Broglie and before that known as Vista Hills Vineyard) from Francis Ford Coppola. Terms weren't disclosed.

SGWS to Acquire New York's Clare Rose

The relentless consolidation in the bev/al industry continues. The latest: Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits announced it plans to buy Clare Rose, the Anheuser-Busch distributor on Long Island as well as three of the main craft breweries. Terms weren't disclosed. It is one of

Mercer Wine Estates Acquires Matthews, 3 Related Brands

Mercer Wine Estates, a multi-generation, family-owned winegrower with deep roots in Washington State agriculture, said it is acquiring four leading Washington wine brands – Matthews, Tenor, Jaine, and Single Barrel. Terms weren't disclosed The acquisition strengthens Mercer’s portfolio of vineyard-driven brands and reinforces its longstanding

Barboursville Winery Sold

The Virginia winery will be celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. The buyer was a private equity group. Terms weren't disclpsed. Winemaker/ General Manager Luca Paschina will remain as CEO/President. “Our investor group, with no other wine industry interests, fully supports Barboursville’s mission — to craft world-

Jackson Family Wines Buys Oregon's Big Salt Wine Brand

Jackson Family Wines purchased Big Salt, an Oregon wine brand. Terms weren't disclosed. Big Salt specializes in dry white wine blends featuring aromatic grape varieties such as riesling, gewürztraminer and muscat. The wines are said to be highly coveted for their energetic acidity, minimal intervention during winemaking and