US-based Vintage Wine Estates has acquired Tamarack Cellars in Walla Walla, Washington.

Founded by Ron and Jamie Coleman in 1998, Tamarack Cellars offers a wide range of wine products, including Firehouse Red blend, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon.

Vintage Wine Estates president and CEO Pat Roney said: “Tamarack Cellars exemplifies what is so very exciting about Washington winemaking, thanks to the vision of the founder, Ron Coleman and the quality and diversity of the state’s microclimates and vineyards.

“I feel good about the Tamarack team joining a group that is capable of and committed to making the wines Tamarack is known for.”

“I am delighted to add Tamarack Cellars to our portfolio.”

Under the deal, Vintage Wine Estates will acquire Tamarack Cellars’ inventory, grower contracts and tasting room.

Tamarack Cellars co-founder Ron Coleman said: “As much as I have loved and am proud of everything we have done building Tamarack, it is with great pleasure that Jamie and I are turning things over to Vintage Wine Estates.

“I’ve been impressed by everyone at Vintage Wine Estates, they are real pros. I feel good about the Tamarack team joining a group that is capable of and committed to making the wines Tamarack is known for.  They also bring the additional tools needed to grow the brand successfully.”

Vintage Wine Estates intends to retain winemaker Danny Gordon and other Tamarack Cellars staff members.