E. & J. Gallo completes acquisition of 30-plus wine brands
Winery adds Arbor Mist, Black Box and more from Constellation Brands
E. & J. Gallo Winery (Gallo), Modesto, Calif., has completed the acquisition of more than 30 wine brands from Constellation Brands Inc., Victor, N.Y. The closing of the agreement between Gallo and Constellation was approved by the Federal Trade Commission on Dec. 23, 2020.
The acquisition includes wine brands such as Arbor Mist, Black Box, Clos du Bois, Estancia, Franciscan, Hogue, Manischewitz, Mark West, Ravenswood, Taylor, Vendange and Wild Horse that will join the Gallo portfolio. With this acquisition, Gallo will expand its operational footprint with the addition of five wineries located in California, Washington, and New York, along with Constellation's Polyphenolics business. Gallo also will acquire the Nobilo New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc brand in a separate transaction with Constellation.