Accolade Wines acquires Lambrini

The brand will join Accolade’s portfolio of wines, including Hardys, Echo Falls, Jam Shed, St Hallett, Grant Burge, and House of Arras.

The acquisition forms part of Accolade’s sustainable growth strategy.

Accolade Wines managing director Caroline Thompson-Hill said: “We believe this acquisition is a great thing for the industry and the consumer as we continue to invest in our partnerships, innovate the category, and deliver products that excite the consumer.

“We are also delighted to announce that the carbon-neutral status of Accolade Wines Europe will be extended across the Lambrini portfolio, further supporting our ambition to reduce emissions across the industry.”

Halewood chief executive officer Stewart Hainsworth said: “The sale of Lambrini marks the final stage in our corporate strategy to focus on our core portfolio of artisanal spirits with award-winning brands including Whitley Neill Gin and JJ Whitley Vodka as part of a larger emphasis on the gin, vodka, rum and whisky categories from our 12 artisanal distilleries.”