Vintage Wine Estates has acquired Alloy Wine Works, which was one of the first companies to offer varietal and appellate wines in aluminium cans.

Founded by Field Recording wines creator Andrew Jones, Alloy Wine Works’ craft wines portfolio comprises Everyday Rose, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Everyday Red.

Vintage Wine Estates CEO Pat Roney said: “Simply put, we were so impressed by Andrew’s vision of providing high-quality wines in alternative packaging that we felt the brand aligned perfectly with our commitment to vertical integration and innovation, of always being focused on wine quality and the consumer experience.”

Alloy Wine Works is also engaged in the production of Book Club (Sauvignon Blanc), Antipasto (Sangiovese) and Pacific Bloom Sangria in small batches.

“We felt the brand aligned perfectly with our commitment to vertical integration and innovation.”

At present, Alloy Wine Works’ craft wines are available in retailers and wine shops across the US.

Going forward, founder and winemaker of Grounded Wine Co  Josh Phelps will lead the Alloy Wine Works project. Andrew Jones will work with Phelps to explore future innovation projects and opportunities.

Founded in 2017, Grounded Wine blends wines using top appellations from Napa Valley, Washington State and Paso Robles.

The acquisition of Alloy Wine Works is reported to be part of the Vintage Wine Estates major innovation initiative that was launched this year.

Vintage Wine Estates is expanding its presence in the US through acquisition and distribution.

The US-based wine company is planning to launch several new wine products later this year.