Sea Smoke
Acquisition in 2024
Sea Smoke is a wine manufacturing company located in Lompoc, California, known for its production of high-quality, vintage wines. The company specializes in biodynamically farmed pinot noir and chardonnay, ensuring that its grapes are cultivated with sustainable practices that respect the environment. Sea Smoke operates its own vineyard, where it focuses on creating distinctive wines that reflect the unique terroir of the region. Through careful cultivation and a commitment to quality, Sea Smoke has established a reputation for excellence in the wine industry.
La Fête du Rosé
Seed Round in 2021
La Fête du Rosé is a wine manufacturing company. They produce rosé wine labels geared towards multicultural consumers with a shared thirst for travel, food, and rosé. They produce wines that exude freshness, generous fruit-forward flavors, and balanced acidity.
Empathy Wines
Acquisition in 2020
Empathy Wines, LLC, founded in 2019 and based in New York, specializes in the online production and sale of high-quality, sustainably made wines. The company operates a direct-to-consumer eCommerce platform that allows customers to purchase wines at discounted prices by streamlining the supply chain. By eliminating intermediaries, Empathy Wines aims to offer better quality wines while enhancing affordability for consumers. As of mid-2020, it functions as a subsidiary of Constellation Brands, Inc.
Laughing Stock Vineyards
Acquisition in 2017
Laughing Stock Vineyards Inc. is a boutique winery located in Penticton, Canada, founded in 2003. Known for its super-premium, small-production wines, the company employs techniques that highlight the unique characteristics of the fruit it cultivates. Laughing Stock Vineyards combines a serious approach to winemaking with a lighthearted attitude, appealing to both connoisseurs and casual wine drinkers. The winery also offers its products through an online channel, allowing broader access to its distinctive offerings. As of December 2017, Laughing Stock Vineyards operates as a subsidiary of Arterra Wines Canada, Inc.
Schrader Cellars
Acquisition in 2017
Schrader Cellars, LLC, established in 1998 and headquartered in Calistoga, California, is a renowned winery dedicated to producing high-quality wines. Founded by Fred Schrader with the goal of creating benchmark Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley's most notable vineyards, the company initially sourced grapes from a southern region site before shifting focus to the Beckstoffer To Kalon Vineyard in 2000. Schrader Cellars now sources grapes from several prestigious Beckstoffer vineyards, including Georges III and Las Piedras, ensuring unparalleled quality. The winery operates on approximately 12 hectares of vineyards and offers transportation and packaging services to enhance the wine experience for enthusiasts.
charles smith wines
Acquisition in 2016
Charles Smith Wines, established in 2006 by Charles Smith in Walla Walla, Washington, focuses on creating wines that prioritize immediate enjoyment while maintaining the character of their varietals. The brand, known as The Modernist Project, emphasizes full-flavored, balanced, and approachable wines that are true to their place of origin. Utilizing traditional winemaking techniques, the wines undergo extended maceration on the skins without racking after malolactic fermentation, allowing them to remain on the lees for an extended period. This process enhances the mouthfeel and overall quality of the wines, ensuring they are both accessible and representative of their varietal heritage.
The Prisoner Wine
Acquisition in 2016
A fine wine company specializing in premium blends. Its portfolio consists of five brands led by The Prisoner, a rapidly growing luxury wine.
Ballast Point Brewing & Spirits
Acquisition in 2015
Ballast Point Brewing & Spirits is a San Diego-based producer of alcoholic beverages, specializing in high-quality beers as well as wine and whiskey. The company operates both online and offline stores, offering a diverse range of products to consumers. Known for its commitment to quality, Ballast Point has established itself as a reputable brand in the competitive beverage industry.
Meiomi Wines
Acquisition in 2015
Meiomi Wines is a producer of alcoholic beverages based in Rutherford, California, specializing in wine. The company is renowned for its vibrant, food-friendly wines, particularly its richly flavored and well-balanced Pinot Noir, which is crafted from a blend of grapes sourced from California's prominent coastal regions, including Sonoma County, Monterey County, and Santa Barbara County. Meiomi Wines aims to appeal to a broad range of consumers by offering stylish wines that are ready to drink upon release, making them suitable for any occasion. Additionally, the company provides related gift card options, enhancing the consumer experience.
Mark West Wines
Acquisition in 2012
Mark West Wines is a producer of wine and spirits, specializing in vintage wines. The company offers a diverse range of flavors, including black cherry, cola, strawberry, and plum, complemented by soft tannins. Through its commitment to quality and flavor variety, Mark West Wines caters to a wide audience of wine enthusiasts.
Ruffino
Acquisition in 2011
Ruffino is a distinguished producer of Italian wines and spirits, founded in 1877 by cousins Ilario and Leopoldo Ruffino in Pontassieve, near Florence. The company has built a reputation for crafting a diverse selection of red and white wines, catering to a broad customer base with a focus on quality and affordability. Ruffino's long-standing heritage in winemaking reflects its commitment to traditional techniques while also embracing modern practices, ensuring that it remains a significant player in the wine industry.
Beam Wine Estates
Acquisition in 2007
Beam Wine Estates produces and distributes wine. Beam Wine Estates which includes Clos du Bois, Geyser Peak, Wild Horse and Buena Vista.
Vincor International
Acquisition in 2006
Vincor International operates as a premier wine company. Vincor's premium brands include Inniskillin, Jackson- Triggs, R.H. Phillips, Toasted Head, Hogue, Goundrey, Amberley, Sumac Ridge, Hawthorne Mountain, Kim Crawford, Kumala, Ancient Coast and Sawmill Creek. Vincor's popular priced wines include Entre-Lacs, L'Ambiance, Sola Nero and Notre Vin Maison.
Ravenswood Winery
Acquisition in 2001
Ravenswood Winery is a producer and marketer of premium California wines, primarily based in Sonoma, California. The company focuses on crafting and selling wines exclusively under the Ravenswood brand name, with a strong emphasis on red varietals such as Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, and notably Zinfandel. Additionally, Ravenswood offers a selection of white wines, including Chardonnay, French Colombard, and Gewurztraminer. By providing a diverse range of Zinfandel-focused wines, Ravenswood caters to a broad customer base while maintaining competitive pricing in the market.
Franciscan Vineyards
Acquisition in 1999
Franciscan Vineyards owns and operates wineries and vineyards. The company produces wines. It offers its products to restaurants and retail stores.
Simi Winery
Acquisition in 1999
Simi Winery operates as a producer of wine and spirits. The winery was founded in San Francisco, California in 1876 by two Italian brothers, Giuseppe and Pietro Simi, who had immigrated to the United States during the California Gold Rush.
Matthew Clark Holdings
Acquisition in 1998
Matthew Clark Holdings is a UK-based distributor specializing in alcoholic beverages. Its extensive portfolio includes wine, beer, spirits, champagnes, and other related products.
Barton
Acquisition in 1993
Barton, Inc. produces, markets, and sells distilled spirits. The company’s products include wine, beer, rum, whisky, vodka, bourbon, and tequila, as well as prepared cocktails and entries various spirits categories. It operates production facilities in the United States and Canada.
Archer Roose is a global wine brand dedicated to making wine more accessible via innovative packaging like cans and kegs. They focus on sustainability and transparency, offering artisan-quality wines at affordable prices.