Accolade Wines Just Got Bigger

Accolade Wines has become the first company to have a portfolio inclusive of all the major New World wine regions, following its latest purchase of Chilean supplier, Viña Anakena.

The wine business now has a presence in Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, North America and South America, making it one of the largest in the world.

Located in the cool foothills of the Andes Mountains, south of the capital of Chile, Viña Anakena is owned by Felipe Ibáñez and Jorge Gutiérrez - producers of innovative Chilean New World wines.

Accolade’s acquisition includes all of Viña Anakena’s brands and inventory, the 3,000 tonne winery and vineyard near the winery, as well as the cellar door and VIP tasting room.

Accolade will further retain the current leadership team at Viña Anakena, currently headed by Ricardo Letelier, who will report to Accolade’s MJ Loza, head of Accolade Wines’ American business. Other senior management including Anakena’s winemaker Gavin Taylor will stay with Anakena too.

“We are proud of our country and national wine industry and for over 15 years have enjoyed building the high quality wines and assets of Anakena”, Felipe and Jorge said. “As we pass the business onto Accolade we look forward to seeing the great wines of Anakena available to more consumers in more countries. Bringing Accolade to Chile will be positive for both Anakena and the Chilean wine industry in general.”

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