Sources Say Duckhorn to Join Constellation, Winery Denies Claim

The Constellation Brands acquisition machine is buying the Duckhorn Wine Company from GI Partners for $800 million, according to a report earlier today from Wine Industry Insight.Constellation has declined to comment on the news, while a representative from Duckhorn's PR firm tells WSD "The story is not true." However, our own well-placed sources have confirmed talk of a deal, but not the $800 million price tag.Duckhorn Vineyards was founded by Dan and Margaret Duckhorn in 1976. During its 40 years