Constellation Improved by Wine

Premium and super-premium wines are still solid in the United States, said Constellation chief Rob Sands in the company’s second quarter earnings report yesterday. Brands such as Woodbridge by Robert Mondavi, Estancia, Toasted Head and Wild Horse are performing well, while Jackson-Triggs, Inniskillin and Naked Grape brands proved successful in Canada.Beer was a drag on Constellation’s overall earnings, but spirits and mainly wine helped generate growth. The company’s net sales benefited from branded wine, including the acquisition of Clos du