AWL/Accolade (Vinarchy) Acquires Pernod Ricard’s International Wine Portfolio
April 30, 2025
Australian Wine Holdco Limited (AWL), a consortium of institutional investors and owner of Accolade Wines, has completed the acquisition of Pernod Ricard’s portfolio of strategic international wines effective April 30, 2025. The deal combines the Pernod Ricard wine assets (including Jacob’s Creek, Campo Viejo, Brancott Estate and others) with Accolade to form a new global wine company, Vinarchy, while Pernod Ricard will continue distribution for a transitional period.
- Buyers
- Australian Wine Holdco Limited (AWL), Accolade Wines, Bain Capital, Intermediate Capital Group, Capital Four, Sona Asset Management, Samuel Terry Asset Management
- Targets
- Pernod Ricard’s portfolio of strategic international wines (Pernod Ricard Winemakers)
- Sellers
- Pernod Ricard
- Industry
- Food & Beverage
- Location
- France
- Transaction Type
- Divestiture
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