Pernod Ricard Acquires The Whisky Exchange

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.

Spectrum Wine Acquires Wine Exchange (WineX)

November 1, 2025

Retail

Spectrum Wine, a global fine-and-rare wine marketplace headquartered in Santa Ana, California, has acquired Wine Exchange (WineX), a long-established Orange County fine-wine retailer founded in 1982. The deal combines Spectrum's auction, international marketplace and storage capabilities with WineX's curated inventory, digital retail experience and loyal customer base to create an integrated destination for fine and rare wine.

Loch Lomond Group Acquires The New York Distilling Company

May 22, 2025

Food & Beverage

Loch Lomond Group has acquired The New York Distilling Company (NYDC), a Brooklyn-based producer of Jaywalk Rye and other spirits, to expand its portfolio into American whiskey and invest in NYDC’s production and visitor capabilities. The acquisition will support growth of NYDC brands in the US and internationally via Loch Lomond Group’s distribution network.

AWL/Accolade (Vinarchy) Acquires Pernod Ricard’s International Wine Portfolio

April 30, 2025

Food & Beverage

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.

Corby (Pernod Ricard) Acquires 90% Stake in Ace Beverage Group

June 13, 2023

Food & Beverage

Corby Spirit and Wine, the Canadian affiliate of Pernod Ricard, will acquire a 90% stake in Ace Beverage Group for an enterprise value of CAD 165 million, with call options to buy the remaining shares in 2025 and 2028. The deal gives Corby a stronger position in the fast-growing Canadian ready-to-drink (RTD) category and will leverage Corby's distribution network to scale ABG's Cottage Springs, Ace Hill and other brands across Canada.

Pernod Ricard Acquires a Majority Stake in Château Sainte Marguerite

March 1, 2022

Food & Beverage

Pernod Ricard and the Fayard family signed an agreement for Pernod Ricard to acquire a majority shareholding in Château Sainte Marguerite, a Cru Classé Côtes-de-Provence rosé producer. The deal is expected to be completed in the coming months, with Château Sainte Marguerite continuing to operate with its current team while Pernod Ricard integrates the brand into its international network.