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Constellation Brands' headquarters in downtown Rochester. (Photo by Andrea Deckert)
Jul 1, 2026

Beer growth helps offset wine weakness in Constellation Brands’ first quarter

Constellation Brands reported first-quarter net sales of $2.43 billion with beer sales growth offsetting a sharp decline in wine revenue.

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Jun 1, 2026

Fee Brothers believes fat wash in a bottle will shake cocktail industry

Fee Brothers, Inc., a staple on the Rochester business landscape since 1864, believes its latest product line will revolutionize the cocktail industry worldwide.

Constellation Brands' headquarters in downtown Rochester. (Photo by Andrea Deckert)
Feb 13, 2026

Constellation Brands announces CEO transition

Constellation Brands Inc. has named its next president and CEO, marking a leadership transition at one of the Rochester region’s largest publicly traded companies. 

Heron Hill Winery in Hammondsport, which overlooks Canandaigua Lake, is one of 140 wineries in the Finger Lakes Region. (File photo by Christian Gallagher provided by Heron Hill Winery)
Oct 17, 2025

Finger Lakes named American Wine Region of the Year by Wine Enthusiast

The Finger Lakes region of New York has been named 2025 American Wire Region of the Year by Wine Enthusiast.

Constellation Brands' beer (photo courtesy of Constellation Brands)
Oct 7, 2025

Socioeconomic pressures hit Constellation Brands’ Q2 sales

Constellation Brands Inc. reported a 15% year-over-year decline in second-quarter sales as consumers reduced alcohol purchases.

Constellation Brands logo
Oct 2, 2025

Constellation Brands executive announces retirement

Constellation Brands announced Jim Bourdeau, executive vice president and chief legal officer, will retire from his CLO role.

Jason Barrett, founder and master distiller at Black Button Distilling. (Photo provided by Blackstar)
Sep 24, 2025

Kentucky firm buys Rochester’s Black Button, revives distilling operations

Black Button Distilling will keep producing spirits after a Kentucky-based Blackstar investment saved the Rochester distillery from closure.

Heron Hill Winery has introduced two new wines as part of an effort to raise money for the Canandaigua Lake Watershed Association. (Photo provided by Heron Hill Winery)
Jul 11, 2025

Heron Hill’s new wines will benefit Canandaigua Lake conservation

Heron Hill Winery has introduced two new wines as a means of raising money to help protect the ecological health of Canandaigua Lake.

Constellation Brands' beer (photo courtesy of Constellation Brands)
Jun 9, 2025

Constellation Brands bets big on beer and premium wines

Constellation Brands is doubling down on its premium wine portfolio and top-selling beer brands as it navigates consumer spending shifts.

Constellation Brands' headquarters in downtown Rochester. (Photo by Andrea Deckert)
Jun 3, 2025

Constellation Brands finalizes divestiture of mainstream wine brands

Constellation Brands completes sale of mainstream wine brands to The Wine Group, sharpening focus on premium, high-margin wines.

A new bill introduced in the state Senate would allow grocery stores to sell wines produced in New York, but it faces opposition from the liquor store lobby. (Photo by Depositphotos)
Apr 17, 2025

NY-only wines in grocery stores? The liquor store industry says no way

A bill would allow grocery stores to sell wine, but only if the product is made in New York or produced from ingredients grown in New York.

Dec 2, 2019

Century adds home delivery through Instacart

Century Liquor & Wines has become the first wine and spirits store in the Rochester area to offer home delivery by way of Instacart. The store, which is owned by […]