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E&J Gallo acquires over 30 wine and spirits brands from Constellation

Published:  04 April, 2019

E&J Gallo has acquired over 30 wine and spirits brands and six winemaking facilities from Constellation Brands in a $1.7 billion deal.

Major wine brands bought by E&J Gallo as part of the deal include Northern California labels Clos du Bois, Black Box and Ravenswood, in addition to sparking wine and spirits.

The winemaking facilities added to E&J Gallo’s stable comprise Mission Bell, Turner Road Vintners, Clos du Bois and Wild Horse in California, Hogue Cellars in Washington, and Canandaigua in New York.

E&J Gallo said it saw a “tremendous opportunity” with the acquisition.

"We are committed to remaining a family-owned company focused on growing the wine industry. While we continue to invest in our premium and luxury businesses, we see a tremendous opportunity with this acquisition to bring new consumers into the wine category,” said chief executive Joseph Gallo, chief executive officer of Gallo,

E&J Gallo would continue to provide its customers and consumers with “quality products at every price point”, he added.

Other wine brands included in the deal are Estancia, Mark West, Franciscan, Toasted Head, Hogue Cellars, Wild Horse, Blackstone, Vendange, Rex Goliath, Diseno, Hidden Crush, Taylor Country Cellars, Blufeld, Manischewitz, Wild Irish Rose, Arbor Mist, Milestone, La Terre, Taylor Dessert, Paul Masson Dessert, Capri, Cribari Dessert, Primal Roots, Taylor NY Table, Paul Masson Table, Simply Naked, Cribari Table, and V.NO.

The transaction is subject to regulatory approval.

E&J Gallo’s wine and spirits brands are available in over 110 countries around the world, with its portfolio comprising 100 unique brands, including Barefoot Cellars and Gallo Family Vineyards as well as premium box wines The Naked Grape and Vin Vault. 

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