Vintage Wine Estates Acquires The Sommelier Company

Vintage Wine Estates Acquires Vinesse, LLC

September 28, 2021

Food & Beverage

Vintage Wine Estates (VWE) has acquired substantially all of the assets of Vinesse, LLC, a direct-to-consumer wine club operator with over 60,000 members and approximately $20 million in annual revenue. VWE paid $14 million cash plus a $2.5 million earnout, and expects to realize material cost synergies by bringing operations in-house while expanding DTC cross‑sell and digital capabilities; founder Larry Dutra (the seller) is expected to remain to help run the business.

Vintage Wine Estates Acquires Meier's Beverage Group

January 18, 2022

Food & Beverage

Vintage Wine Estates, a publicly traded wine company based in Santa Rosa, California, acquired Meier's Wine Cellars, DBA Meier's Beverage Group, a beverage production and contract-bottling facility in Silverton, Ohio. The acquisition (priced at roughly eight times 2021 adjusted EBITDA) adds production capacity — including three bottling lines and a canning line — and strengthens VWE's RTD and Midwest distribution capabilities.

Sycamore Partners Acquires Ste. Michelle Wine Estates from Altria Group

October 1, 2021

Food & Beverage

Sycamore Partners, a New York-based private equity firm, has completed its acquisition of Ste. Michelle Wine Estates from Altria Group. Ste. Michelle, the largest wine company in the Pacific Northwest with brands including Chateau Ste. Michelle, 14 Hands and Columbia Crest, will operate as an independent, privately held company under Sycamore to pursue growth and expand its premium wine portfolio.

WarRoom Cellars Acquires SIMI Wine Brand from The Wine Group

November 21, 2025

Food & Beverage

WarRoom Cellars has acquired the historic SIMI wine brand from The Wine Group. The purchase brings the 1876-founded Sonoma label into WarRoom's portfolio of heritage wine brands as the buyer aims to revitalize SIMI's legacy while relying on partner Total Beverage Solution for distribution.

The Wine Group Acquires Several Wine Brands and Production Facilities from Constellation Brands

June 2, 2025

Food & Beverage

The Wine Group (TWG) has completed the acquisition of several premium and ultra-premium wine brands and production facilities from Constellation Brands, including Cook's, J. Rogét, Meiomi, Robert Mondavi Private Selection, SIMI, and Woodbridge. The deal adds three production sites (Lodi, Monterey County, and the SIMI winery in Healdsburg), roughly 6,600 vineyard acres across California and approximately 500 employees, expanding TWG's premium portfolio, production capability and on‑premise and retail presence.

Wyckoff Family Acquires Ste. Michelle Wine Estates

December 10, 2025

Food & Beverage

The Wyckoff Family has acquired Ste. Michelle Wine Estates, including its portfolio of brands, vineyards, facilities and operations, returning Washington’s largest premium wine company to private regional family ownership. The deal preserves continuity of management and signals a long-term commitment to winemaking quality and Washington grape growers.