2 mins to read Constellation offloads wine brands to Poulter family The US wine giant will focus on New Zealand brands Kim Crawford and Drylands. Constellation entered New Zealand in 2003 with the purchase of BRL Hardy, which owned New Zealand wine brands. Lachlan Colquhoun Wed, 10 Jun 2026 © All content copyright NBR. Do not reproduce in any form without permission, even if you have a paid subscription. Constellation Brands has become the second global wine company this month to announce a restructure which
focuses on higher end brands, with the divestment of eight brands sold primarily in New Zealand and Australia. The US-based wine giant, which owns over 100 wine, beer and spirit brands, said it Want to read more? It’s easy. Choose your subscription Already have an account? Login Smartphone Only Subscription NZ$29.95 / monthly Monthly Premium Online Subscription NZ$49.95 / monthly Smartphone Only Annual Subscription NZ$299.00 / yearly Yearly Premium Online Subscription NZ$499.00 / yearly Premium Group Membership 10 Users NZ$385+GST / monthly $38.5 per user
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