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News Briefs for September 2, 2025

•After four decades of silence, one of Speyside’s lost distilleries is poised to make a return. Continue reading →

Posted in News on September 2, 2025

News Alert: Duckhorn Shifting Investment To Sharpen Focus On Core Four Brands

The Duckhorn Portfolio announced late today that it intends to sharpen focus on its core four labels—Duckhorn Vineyards, Kosta Browne, Decoy, and Sonoma-Cutrer—along with Goldeneye, Calera, and Greenwing, which combine for 96% of its net sales. Continue reading →

Posted in News on May 6, 2025

Interview, Part 2: Adam Waglay Of Butterfly and Robert Hanson, Incoming Duckhorn CEO

In the second part of our interview, Adam Waglay, co-CEO of private equity firm Butterfly, and Robert Hanson, incoming CEO of Butterfly-owned Duckhorn, discuss organic growth opportunities across the portfolio, the DTC market, as well as M&A ambitions moving forward. Continue reading →

Posted in News on January 8, 2025

Exclusive: Robert Hanson Named CEO At Duckhorn

Last month, Los Angeles-based private equity firm Butterfly completed its $1.95 billion acquisition of luxury California wine player Duckhorn. Continue reading →

Posted in News on January 7, 2025

Butterfly Completes $2 Billion Deal For Duckhorn

Los Angeles-based private equity group Butterfly has completed its acquisition of California luxury wine player Duckhorn for $11.10 per share, in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately $1.95 billion. Continue reading →

Posted in News on December 24, 2024

Duckhorn Gaining Share Amid Tougher Market Conditions

The Duckhorn Portfolio flagged broad industry headwinds over the past few months as it reported sales down 0.4% to $103 million for its fiscal second quarter ended in January. Continue reading →

Posted in News on March 8, 2024

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