Northlight Wine Collective Acquires Meyer Family Vineyards and Mayhem Wines

Veritas Vineyards & Winery Agrees to Be Acquired by Veritas Legacy Partners

May 4, 2026

Food & Beverage

Veritas Vineyards & Winery, a Virginia winery and wine-tourism destination, has agreed to be acquired by Veritas Legacy Partners, LLC. Charlottesville entrepreneur Kurt Wassenaar and Eric Trebour of the Trebour Family (Central Virginia business and investment group) will serve as co-managers, with founders Patricia and Andrew Hodson retiring while Emily Hodson continues to lead the cellar and George Hodson remains CEO. The transaction is subject to conditions and approvals and is expected to close early this summer.

Trinchero Family Wine and Spirits to Acquire Mumm Sparkling California, Mumm Napa and DVX from Pernod Ricard

December 16, 2025

Food & Beverage

Pernod Ricard and Trinchero Family Wine and Spirits signed a definitive agreement for Trinchero to take over the U.S. sparkling wines activities covering Mumm Sparkling California, Mumm Napa and DVX. The transaction excludes assets related to the G.H. Mumm Champagne brand and other international Mumm sparkling wines activities, and is expected to close in Spring 2026 subject to customary conditions.

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.

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.

Ste. Michelle Wine Estates Acquires A to Z Wineworks

September 7, 2022

Food & Beverage

Ste. Michelle Wine Estates has acquired Oregon-based A to Z Wineworks, marking Ste. Michelle's first strategic acquisition under its private equity owner, Sycamore Partners. The deal expands Ste. Michelle's Oregon footprint — combining A to Z and REX HILL with existing Erath Winery — and positions the company as a leading producer of Oregon Pinot Noir; terms were not disclosed.

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.