Mercer Wine Estates has acquired Matthews and three related brands under the Avallé portfolio. The wineries were purchased from the Otis family with an agreement signed March 10. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

“They’ve got some great strengths, and we’ve got some great strengths. Put them together, and it makes the whole stronger,” says Rob Mercer, president of Mercer Ranches and owner of Mercer Wine Estates.

The winemaking team of Alex Stewart, Hal Iverson, and Andy Ferguson will be retained. Additionally, Avallé chief executive officer Jen Bell will

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