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Duckhorn Vineyards - M&A Summary, Ownership, and Business Overview

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Duckhorn Vineyards M&A Summary

Duckhorn Vineyards has acquired 2 companies of its own, including 1 in the last 5 years. A total of 1 acquisition came from private equity firms.

Duckhorn Vineyards’ largest acquisition to date was in 2023, when it acquired Sonoma-Cutrer Vineyards for $400M. Duckhorn Vineyards has acquired in 1 US state. The Company’s most targeted sectors include beverages (100%).

Duckhorn Vineyards Ownership

Who owns Duckhorn Vineyards?

Duckhorn Vineyards is owned by Butterfly Equity. It was acquired on December 24, 2024.

Is Duckhorn Vineyards PE-backed?

Yes. Duckhorn Vineyards is owned by private equity investor Butterfly Equity.

Was Duckhorn Vineyards formerly PE-backed?

Yes. Duckhorn Vineyards was formerly owned by 3 private investors.

Duckhorn Vineyards Business Overview

Where is Duckhorn Vineyards headquartered?

Duckhorn Vineyards is headquartered in Saint Helena, California.

What is Duckhorn Vineyards’ revenue?

Duckhorn Vineyards disclosed revenue of 405M USD for 2024 and 403M USD for 2023.

How many employees does Duckhorn Vineyards have?

Duckhorn Vineyards has 560 employees.

What sector is Duckhorn Vineyards in?

Duckhorn Vineyards is a beverages company.

When was Duckhorn Vineyards founded?

Duckhorn Vineyards was founded in 1976.

M&A Summary

  • M&A Total Activity2
    • M&A Buy Activity2
  • Total Sectors Invested 1
  • Total Countries Invested 1
  • M&A Buy/Sell Connections 2

Duckhorn Vineyards

Duckhorn Wine Co., Inc.

1000 Lodi Ln,
Saint Helena, California 94574
United States,
(866) 367-9945
www.duckhorn.com

Duckhorn Vineyards produces and sells wines under a portfolio of brands, including Duckhorn Vineyards, Decoy, Kosta Browne, Goldeneye, Paraduxx, Calera, Migration, Canvasback, Greenwing, and Postmark. The company sells its products directly to California retailers and restaurants; and to distributors and agents located in other states throughout the United States, as well as to export distributors that sell internationally. Duckhorn Vineyards was founded in 1976 and is based in Saint Helena, California.


M&A Summary

Buy vs Sell

Year ≤ '20 '21 '22 '23 '24 '25 T
Buy (0.2/yr) # 1 - - 1 - - 2
vol $400M $400M
Sell (0.0/yr) # - - - - - - 0
  2

Most Recent M&A

Company Date Value Type
Sonoma-Cutrer Vineyards 2023-11-16 400M USD Divestiture
Windsor, California · www.sonomacutrer.com
KB Wines LLC 2018-07-17 - Add-on Acquisition
Sebastopol, California · www.kostabrowne.com
View All >>

M&A by Sector

Sector Buy # Value Sell # Value
Beverages 2 (100%) 400M (100%) - -
Total 2 $400M - -

By Geo

State/Country Buy Value Sell Value
United States 2 400M - -
  California 2 400M - -
Total 2 $400M - -

Deal Values

buy # Total
$100M to $1B 1 $400M
TOTAL $400M
Largest Sonoma-Cutrer Vineyards
$400M (2023-11-16)

M&A Connections

Deals
Acquired from
Investor(s)
50%
1 (50%)
Strategic(s)
50%
1 (50%)

Company Summary

SECTOR

Beverages

Revenue

405   1% 2024
403   9% 2023
373   11% 2022
337   25% 2021
271   13% 2020
241   2019
(millions of USD) Show More Show Less

Employees

560

Established

1976

Former Name

Mallard Intermediate, Inc.

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