Diageo

Diageo is a prominent global beverage alcohol company known for its extensive portfolio of premium brands in spirits, beer, and wine. Formed from the merger of Grand Metropolitan and Guinness in 1997, it ranks as one of the leading producers of branded premium spirits. Diageo's diverse array of brands includes well-known names such as Johnnie Walker, Smirnoff, Crown Royal, Captain Morgan, Tanqueray, Baileys, and Guinness. The company is also involved in the production and marketing of beer and wine, and it holds a significant stake in Moet Hennessy, a subsidiary of LVMH, as well as a majority interest in India's United Spirits. This strategic positioning allows Diageo to maintain a strong presence in the global beverage market.

Chris Cable

Director - Data, Analytics and Strategic Planning

Past deals in Wine

Lone River

Acquisition in 2021
Lone River is a beverages-based company that provides refreshment drinks. Lone River Ranch Water brings an easy-drinking twist to Texas’ classic cocktail. Lone River products, including Original, Spicy, Rio Red Grapefruit hard seltzer, are sold across Texas, Tennessee, Arizona, Alabama and Florida.

Davos Brands

Acquisition in 2020
Davos Brands is a wine and spirits company providing brand development services.

Belsazar

Acquisition in 2018
Belsazar GmbH is a Berlin-based company founded in 2013 that specializes in the production of premium vermouth, a fortified wine blend made from regional wines, herbs, and brandy. The company's product lineup includes various styles of vermouth—specifically Belsazar Red, Belsazar White, Belsazar Dry, and Belsazar Rosé. With a focus on quality ingredients, Belsazar aims to modernize the appreciation of vermouth as a versatile aperitif, appealing to contemporary tastes while honoring traditional methods.

VinePair

Angel Round in 2015
VinePair operates an online platform that enables wine consumers to discuss, share, and understand about wine and other beverages. It offers weekly titles, newsletters, blogs, and many others. The company was founded in 2013 and is headquartered in New York, United States.

Ypióca Agroindustrial

Acquisition in 2012
Ypióca Agroindustrial specializes in the production and sale of cachaça, a traditional Brazilian spirit distilled from fermented sugarcane juice. The company is known for its premium Ypioca brand, which serves as the base for Brazil's national cocktail. In addition to cachaça, Ypióca also produces various flavored beverages and wines, catering to a diverse market within the alcoholic beverage sector.

Mey Icki

Acquisition in 2011
Mey Içki, the leading spirits company in Turkey. The Turkish Competition Authority clearance is conditional upon the subsequent disposal of the Mey Içki brands Hare liqueur and Maestro gin.

Rosenblum Cellars

Acquisition in 2008
Rosenblum Cellars is produces and distributes zinfandel and Rhone varietals wines.

Chalone Wine Group

Acquisition in 2005
Chalone Wine Group specializes in the production and distribution of premium table wines sourced from select vineyards across the United States. The company is dedicated to crafting high-quality wines that reflect the unique characteristics of their origins. By focusing on both production and marketing, Chalone Wine Group aims to deliver exceptional wine experiences to consumers while highlighting the diversity of American viticulture.
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