US: Ascentia Wine Estates sells Geyser Peak, Atlas Peak, XYZin to Accolade Wines
By Olly Wehring | 2 June 2012
Ascentia Wine Estates is reportedly embarking on its exit from the wine industry, with Accolade Wines lined up to buy its Geyser Peak, Atlas Peak and XYZin brands in the US.
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Ascentia Wine Estates is reportedly embarking on its exit from the wine industry, with Accolade Wines lined up to buy its Geyser Peak, Atlas Peak and XYZin brands in the US.

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