FAIRPORT, N.Y., Oct. 16 /PRNewswire/ -- Constellation Brands, Inc. (NYSE: STZ and STZ.B) announced today that Pacific Wine Partners LLC completed the purchase of certain assets of Blackstone Winery. Assets acquired include the Blackstone brand and the Codera wine business, located in Sonoma County. This acquisition strengthens Pacific Wine Partners position as a major player in the premium wine market.
Pacific Wine Parnters is a joint venture equally owned by Constellation and BRL Hardy Limited. Pacific Wine Partners produces, markets and sells a global portfolio of premium wine in the U.S., including Banrock Station, Hardys, Leasingham, Barossa Valley Estate and Chateau Reynella from Australia, Nobilo from New Zealand, La Baume from France and Farallon from California.
Constellation Brands, Inc. is a leader in the production and marketing of beverage alcohol brands in North America and the United Kingdom and is a leading independent drinks wholesaler in the United Kingdom. Leading brands in Constellation's portfolio include: Franciscan Oakville Estate, Simi, Estancia, Ravenswood, Corona Extra, Modelo Especial, St. Pauli Girl, Almaden, Arbor Mist, Talus, Vendange, Alice White, Black Velvet, Fleischmann's, Schenley, Ten High, Stowells of Chelsea, Blackthorn and K.
SOURCE Constellation Brands, Inc.
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