Bacchus Capital Management

Bacchus Capital Management is a private equity investment firm based in San Francisco and New York, established in 2007 by Sam Bronfman, Peter Kaufman, and Henry Owsley. The firm specializes in providing strategic capital to profitable U.S. wineries and wine-related businesses that exhibit significant growth potential. Bacchus Capital not only offers flexible financing options but also leverages the extensive operational expertise and distribution network relationships of its founding partners. Sam Bronfman brings over 30 years of experience in managing major wine operations, while Kaufman and Owsley contribute more than 40 years of combined expertise in investment banking and structuring complex financial transactions. The firm also benefits from the insights of three senior advisors with deep experience in the wine industry, further enhancing its operational capabilities and network.

Sam Bronfman

Co-Founder and Managing Partner

Peter S. Kaufman

Co-Founder and Managing Partner

Henry Owsley

Co-Founder and Managing Partner

Robert Rupe

Partner

8 past transactions

DeLille Cellars

Series A in 2013
DeLille Cellars, founded in 1992, is a family-owned winery based in Woodinville, Washington. The winery specializes in producing handcrafted, old-world style red and white wines, including a selection of Bordeaux-styled wines such as Grand Ciel, Chaleur Estate Red, D2, Harrison Hill, and Chaleur Estate Blanc. It also offers Doyenne wines, which feature a northern Rhône-style Syrah and other unique blends. DeLille Cellars is committed to quality, sourcing grapes exclusively from the oldest and finest vineyards in Washington State, which are hand-picked and double-sorted to ensure the best quality. The wines are aged in 100% new French Oak barrels, adhering to high handcrafted standards. In addition to its wine production, DeLille Cellars operates a wine club that provides members with access to reserve wines and markets its products through an online store and a network of distributors across the United States, Puerto Rico, Canada, Hong Kong, and Japan. The winery is situated on a picturesque ten-acre site that features a traditional "chai" styled structure, allowing for winemaking methods reminiscent of Bordeaux's finest chateaux.

Panther Creek Cellars

Acquisition in 2013
Panther Creek Cellars LLC is a wine producer based in McMinnville, Oregon, established in 1986. The company specializes in crafting signature wines, including Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris, and Chardonnay. Panther Creek Cellars markets its products primarily through retail sales at its winery production area, emphasizing quality and distinctive blends that feature ripe, sweet fruit alongside older, mature wine.

Madrigal Family Winery

Private Equity Round in 2013
Madrigal Family Winery is dedicated to producing high-quality wines in Napa Valley, drawing on a rich family heritage that inspires their winemaking practices. The winery specializes in a diverse range of varietals, including Cabernet Sauvignon, Petite Sirah, Gewurztraminer, Zinfandel, and Sauvignon Blanc, as well as small lots of single vineyard and estate wines. With a strong commitment to the land and its history, Madrigal Family Winery emphasizes organic practices in their production methods, ensuring that the unique characteristics of their vineyards are reflected in the wines they create.

maritime wine

Private Equity Round in 2013
Maritime works exclusively with family-owned and operated wineries around the world.

Sbragia Family Vineyards

Private Equity Round in 2011
Sbragia Family Vineyards, LLC is a winery located in Geyserville, California, within the scenic Dry Creek Valley. Founded in 2001, the vineyard specializes in producing a diverse range of red and white wines, which are available for purchase online. The company emphasizes quality and craftsmanship in its winemaking, reflecting the rich terroir of the region.

Qupé

Private Equity Round in 2011
Qupé focuses on cool climate expressions of Rhône varietals due to a distinctive geographical feature that sets them apart from most other regions of California, as all vineyards are all located in East-West valleys (vs North-South) which function as open windows to the cool Pacific Ocean. The benefit to the vineyards of being along the coast and running East-West is that the cold, moist air gets pulled in and creates a layer of morning cloud cover over the vines which reduces temperatures and sun exposure on the grapes. This is why cool climate varieties excel in the coastal regions of the Central Coast and allows Qupé to focus on cool climate expressions of Rhone varietals. East-West valleys on the Central Coast that Qupé sources from include Edna Valley, Arroyo Grande Valley, Santa Maria Valley, Los Alamos Valley and Santa Rita Hills/Santa Ynez Valley.

Cameron Hughes Wine

Debt Financing in 2008
Cameron Hughes is a wine distributor based in San Francisco, California, dedicated to providing high-quality wines at affordable prices. The company sources finished wines from prestigious international wineries, specializing in the acquisition, re-blending, and marketing of these fine wines under its own label. By bottling wines under various brands, Cameron Hughes offers customers a diverse selection of quality options while maintaining competitive pricing. The company's mission is to make exceptional wines accessible to a broader audience.
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