Stag's Leap Wine Cellars Acquires Arcadia Vineyard (Coombsville AVA)

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.

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.

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.

Lemmons Family Vineyards and Darcie Kent Winery Acquire Concannon Vineyard from The Wine Group

November 27, 2024

Food & Beverage

Livermore winegrowers Lemmons Family Vineyards LLC and Darcie Kent Winery LLC have acquired historic Concannon Vineyard, a 230‑acre estate winery, from The Wine Group LLC. The Wine Group said the sale aligns with its portfolio strategy, while the buyers plan to restore historic varietals, return to organic farming practices, and repurpose estate facilities to expand winemaking, hospitality and custom crush capacity.

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.

Foley Family Wines Acquires Ferrari-Carano Vineyards and Winery

June 9, 2020

Food & Beverage

Foley Family Wines has reached an agreement to acquire Ferrari-Carano Vineyards and Winery, including the Ferrari-Carano Estate Winery in Dry Creek Valley, the PreVail Mountain Winery, roughly 3,183 acres of land (1,223 planted acres), tasting rooms, residential properties and winery infrastructure. The acquisition expands Foley's portfolio of estate wineries and gives Foley control of Ferrari-Carano's award-winning brands, vineyards and hospitality operations.