Wine

Butterfly Equity Buys Winemaker Duckhorn in $1.95B Deal

The deal marks a return of a leveraged buyout as private equity firms shied away from deals due to elevated interest rates.

October 7, 2024

Food & Beverage

California Winemaker Files for Bankruptcy, Citing Lower Demand

The firm, which went public in 2021 in a combination with a SPAC, listed roughly $475 million in assets and $400 million in debt in its bankruptcy petition.

July 24, 2024

Food & Beverage

Crimson Wine Group Expands with Acquisition of Raeburn Wine Brand from Purple Brands

The acquisition strengthens Crimson’s market position in the ultra-premium Chardonnay and Pinot Noir segments.

February 10, 2026

Private Equity

Butterfly Equity Completes $1.95B Deal for Duckhorn Portfolio

The Duckhorn Portfolio boasts 11 wineries, 10 winemaking facilities, eight tasting rooms and over 2,200 acres of vineyards.

December 24, 2024

Food & Beverage

Vintage Wine Estates Wins Approval to Sell Brands to Foley Firm

Foley’s offer came in the form of a stalking horse bid, meaning it’s subject to better offers should any materialize in the coming weeks.

August 20, 2024

Food & Beverage

Enartis Acquires Winegrid

Winegrid is a Portuguese company that has developed and patented technology for monitoring wine production using sensors.

November 24, 2023

Food & Beverage

Duckhorn Portfolio Acquires California Winery and Vineyards

The deal aims to expand the company's production capacity and provide it with an operational facility.

May 5, 2023

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