New global wine company Vinarchy revealed
The sale of Pernod Ricard’s international wine portfolio to the owner of Accolade Wines has been completed with the unveiling of new global wine company Vinarchy.
Vinarchy combines the assets of wholly-owned Accolade Wines with the Australian, New Zealand and Spanish wine businesses formerly owned by Pernod Ricard, which were acquired by Australian Wine Holdco Limited (“AWL”) in April 2025.
At the time, Pernod Ricard said the sale would allow it to focus more on its portfolio of premium spirits and champagne brands.
In a statement announcing the new company, Vinarchy says it is one of the world’s largest specialist wine companies, with more than AU$1.5 billion in annual net sales revenue. The business operates across multiple countries with distribution around the world, and employs more than 1,600 people globally.
Vinarchy Executive Chairman Ben Clarke.
Vinarchy has 11 wineries in Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, and Spain, producing more than 32 million 9LE cases annually, and owns Berri Estates, the largest winery in the Southern Hemisphere.
Vinarchy brands include the three global pillars of Hardys (the number two Australian wine brand globally), Campo Viejo (the number one Rioja wine brand in the world), and Jacob’s Creek (in the top 10 most valuable wine brands in the world), which between them had annual consumer sales of more than AU$2 billion in 2024.
Alongside these brands, Vinarchy holds the number one market position in New Zealand with Stoneleigh, Brancott Estate, and Mud House.
The Vinarchy portfolio also includes Australian brands Grant Burge, Jam Shed, and Petaluma and a range of fine wines from all regions including St Hugo, St Hallett, Orlando, Church Rd, Ysios, and Tarsus.
The corporate name Vinarchy combines ‘vin’ (the French word for wine), with ‘archy’ (from the ancient Greek word for leadership). Together it means wine leadership.
Vinarchy is led by Executive Chairman Ben Clarke, who held a similar role at Accolade Wines since September 2024. The Board of Vinarchy is in advanced stages of selecting a Chief Executive Officer and expects to formalise an appointment shortly.
It is expected customers and distributors will have minimal disruption. Pernod Ricard will continue to distribute the former Pernod Ricard Winemakers portfolio under transitional distribution agreements for a period to support a smooth transition.
W: vinarchy.com
