Constellation Brands, Inc. is a prominent producer and marketer of beer, wine, and spirits, headquartered in Victor, New York. Founded in 1945, the company boasts a diverse portfolio of over 80 premium brands, including well-known beer labels such as Corona and Modelo, as well as popular wines like Robert Mondavi and Kim Crawford. Constellation generates a significant portion of its revenue from Mexican beer imports, particularly in the United States, where it holds exclusive rights to several top-selling brands. The company also offers a range of spirits, including SVEDKA Vodka and High West Whiskey. With operations spanning across the United States, Canada, Mexico, New Zealand, and Italy, Constellation Brands serves various distribution channels, including wholesale distributors, retailers, and on-premise locations. The company has approximately 10,000 employees and operates around 40 facilities, making it a key player in the global alcoholic beverage market.
Executive Vice President and President Wine and Spirits Division
David Klein
EVP, CFO
Thomas Mullin
Executive Vice President
William Newlands
Executive Vice President and President, Wine and Spirits Division
Marvin Sands
Founder and CEO
Rob Sands
Chairman Of The Board
John Utter
Senior Vice President of New Business Ventures
Past deals in Beverages
La Fête du Rosé
Seed Round in 2021
La Fête du Rosé is a wine manufacturing company. They produce rosé wine labels geared towards multicultural consumers with a shared thirst for travel, food, and rosé. They produce wines that exude freshness, generous fruit-forward flavors, and balanced acidity.
Press Premium Alcohol Seltzer
Corporate Round in 2020
Press Premium Alcohol Seltzer produces hard seltzers in flavours such as blackberry hibiscus, pomegranate ginger, lime lemongrass and grapefruit cardamom.
Nelson's Green Brier Distillery
Acquisition in 2019
Nelson's Green Brier Distillery, based in Nashville, Tennessee, specializes in the production of a diverse range of whiskeys, including straight, single barrel, cask strength reserve, and various aged bourbons such as sherry, cognac, and madeira. The distillery is renowned for its small-batch Belle Meade Bourbon and Tennessee Whiskies. In addition to its whiskey offerings, the company provides unique tasting experiences for visitors and sells related merchandise, including apparel, glasses, and barware, through online channels. Nelson's Green Brier Distillery distributes its products both domestically and internationally, continuing a legacy that dates back to its founding in 1867.
Black Button Distilling
Corporate Round in 2019
Black Button Distilling specializes in farm to still products, using unique and all-natural ingredients from local farms to craft 115,000 bottles of award-winning spirits each year, distributed in 11 states and Japan.
Laughing Stock Vineyards
Acquisition in 2017
Laughing Stock Vineyards is a boutique winery based in Penticton, Canada, founded in 2003. The company specializes in producing super-premium, small-production wines, utilizing techniques that highlight the quality of the fruit it cultivates. Known for its serious approach to winemaking combined with a lighthearted attitude, Laughing Stock Vineyards also offers a variety of flavors through its online sales channel. As of December 2017, it operates as a subsidiary of Arterra Wines Canada, Inc.
Funky Buddha Brewery
Acquisition in 2017
Funky Buddha Brewery LLC, founded in 2010 and based in Oakland Park, Florida, specializes in producing and distributing craft beers across the United States. As a subsidiary of Constellation Brands since 2017, the brewery focuses on creating bold, flavorful beers that incorporate culinary-inspired ingredients with traditional brewing methods. Its offerings include year-round favorites like the Floridian Hefeweizen and Hop Gun IPA, as well as unique specialty brews such as the No Crusts Peanut Butter and Jelly Brown Ale and the popular Maple Bacon Coffee Porter. Funky Buddha Brewery emphasizes the use of natural ingredients to craft distinctive flavors, serving thousands of retailers throughout Florida.
Grupo Modelo
Acquisition in 2016
Grupo Modelo is a prominent brewery based in Mexico, renowned for its production, distribution, and marketing of a diverse range of beer brands. Owned by Anheuser-Busch InBev, the company holds a significant 63% share of the Mexican beer market and is a key exporter, reaching over 180 countries worldwide. Its popular brands include Corona Extra, Modelo Especial, Victoria, Pacífico, and Negra Modelo. In addition to its beer offerings, Grupo Modelo collaborates with Nestlé Waters to distribute bottled water brands such as Sta. María and Nestlé Pureza Vital within Mexico. Through its extensive portfolio and strategic partnerships, Grupo Modelo has established a strong global presence in the beverage industry.
charles smith wines
Acquisition in 2016
Charles Smith Wines, established in 2006 by Charles Smith in Walla Walla, Washington, focuses on creating wines that prioritize immediate enjoyment while maintaining the character of their varietals. The brand, known as The Modernist Project, emphasizes full-flavored, balanced, and approachable wines that are true to their place of origin. Utilizing traditional winemaking techniques, the wines undergo extended maceration on the skins without racking after malolactic fermentation, allowing them to remain on the lees for an extended period. This process enhances the mouthfeel and overall quality of the wines, ensuring they are both accessible and representative of their varietal heritage.
Ballast Point Brewing & Spirits
Acquisition in 2015
Ballast Point Brewing & Spirits is a San Diego-based producer of high-quality alcoholic beverages, including beer, wine, whiskey, and other drinks. The company operates both online and offline stores, allowing it to reach a wide customer base. Focused on craftsmanship and quality, Ballast Point is known for its diverse product offerings that cater to various consumer preferences in the alcoholic beverage market.
Meiomi Wines
Acquisition in 2015
Meiomi Wines produces wine and spirits. Meiomi appeals to a broad range of consumers, and is known for its vibrant, food-friendly wines that are ready to drink upon release for any occasion. Meiomi wine is richly flavored, well-balanced and stylish, with layers of complexity created from a blend of California’s preeminent pinot noir coastal regions - Sonoma County, Monterey County and Santa Barbara County.
Casa Noble Tequila
Acquisition in 2014
Casa Noble Tequila produces and sells tequila. It markets and sells its products through stores and restaurants/bars in the United States.
SVEDKA
Acquisition in 2007
SVEDKA Vodka has been making its mark since it was first imported in 1998. It’s now the 2nd largest imported vodka and the #7 spirit brand in the United States*. And its popularity keeps growing.
Matthew Clark Holdings
Acquisition in 1998
Matthew Clark (Holdings) Limited is a prominent distributor of alcoholic beverages based in Bristol, United Kingdom. The company, which was previously known as Dubwath Limited until its rebranding in 2007, offers a diverse portfolio that includes wine, beer, spirits, cider, and both ready-to-drink and draught soft drinks. As of April 2018, Matthew Clark operates as a subsidiary of C & C Holdings (Ni) Limited, reinforcing its position in the market. The company caters to a wide range of customers across the UK, providing essential supplies for both retail and hospitality sectors.
Barton
Acquisition in 1993
Barton, Inc. produces, markets, and sells distilled spirits. The company’s products include wine, beer, rum, whisky, vodka, bourbon, and tequila, as well as prepared cocktails and entries various spirits categories. It operates production facilities in the United States and Canada.
Archer Roose
Archer Roose is a clean wine brand focused on providing affordable and sustainable wine options to modern consumers. The company produces canned wine and other beverages, emphasizing transparency and sustainability in its packaging. By utilizing cans and kegs, Archer Roose aims to make wine more accessible while appealing to a new generation of wine drinkers. Their global portfolio reflects a commitment to quality and innovation, catering to diverse lifestyles and dining experiences.
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