Colangelo & Partners Acquires Majority Stake in WineGlass Marketing

Full Glass Wine Co. Acquires Wine Access and Cameron Hughes Wine

December 9, 2024

Food & Beverage

Full Glass Wine Co. has acquired Wine Access and Cameron Hughes Wine, marking the company's sixth and seventh acquisitions as it builds a multi-brand direct-to-consumer (DTC) wine marketplace. The transactions expand Full Glass Wine Co.'s portfolio, strengthen its e-commerce and curation capabilities, and position the business for accelerated revenue growth and scale in logistics and personalization.

Kaulig Capital and Jonah Beer Acquire Gabriel-Glas North America

January 19, 2022

Consumer Products

Gabriel-Glas North America was acquired from founder Tempe Reichardt by Jonah Beer alongside Kaulig Capital, with wine-industry veteran DLynn Proctor among co-investors. Jonah Beer becomes CEO and Reichardt will remain as a consultant for one year as the new ownership group seeks to support and grow Gabriel-Glas’s North American distribution of its universal wine glass and related tableware.

The Brand Leader Acquires Benson Marketing Group

February 16, 2023

Marketing & Advertising

The Brand Leader, a Greenville-based creative agency, acquired Benson Marketing Group, a New York–based wine and spirits marketing agency. The deal folds Benson into TBL to add specialized wine & spirits advertising, branding, design, and digital capabilities while expanding TBL's sector coverage.

Full Glass Wine Co. Acquires Splash Wines and Scout & Cellar

September 19, 2024

Food & Beverage

Full Glass Wine Co., a Los Angeles-based DTC wine brand acquirer, has purchased Splash Wines and Scout & Cellar to expand its direct-to-consumer portfolio and capabilities. The additions boost Full Glass Wine Co.'s brand portfolio and support its projected pro forma revenue growth, with the company targeting enhanced personalization, shared marketing services, and faster fulfillment across its brands.

Full Glass Wine Co. Acquires Bright Cellars; Raises $14M Series A

April 4, 2024

Food & Beverage

Full Glass Wine Co., a Los Angeles-based brand acquisition and management firm, closed a $14 million Series A led by Shea Ventures and acquired Bright Cellars, a direct-to-consumer subscription wine service headquartered in Milwaukee. The deal expands Full Glass Wine Co.'s DTC subscription portfolio (joining Winc and Wine Insiders) and supports the company's strategy to centralize operations, marketing, and technology across its multi-brand platform.

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.