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‘The simplification of wine is critically important – it’s also a significant opportunity for the wider category’ – Vinarchy CEO Danny Celoni speaks to Global Drinks Intel – Part II

Olly Wehring
Last updated: 16/09/2026 at 5:32 PM
By Olly Wehring
20 August 2026
10 Min Read

‘The reason I talk about growth so much is there’s only so much optimisation or synergistic value you can create.’


Bottled of Campo Viejo, Hardys and Jacob's Creek

In the second part of Global Drinks Intel‘s exclusive interview with the CEO of Vinarchy, editor Olly Wehring quizzes Danny Celoni on the brand owner’s approach to innovation, its recent repositioning work on flagship Jacob’s Creek and those recent rumours about merger talks with Australian Vintage. The pair also share a glass of Echo Falls Blue Raspberry.

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In the second part of Global Drinks Intel's exclusive interview with the CEO of Vinarchy, editor Olly Wehring quizzes Danny Celoni (below) on the brand owner's approach to innovation, its recent repositioning work on flagship Jacob's Creek and those recent rumours about merger talks with Australian Vintage. The pair also share a glass of Echo Falls Blue Raspberry. Head here for the first part of this interview What’s Vinarchy's innovation strategy?We want to bring innovation that's differentiated for our customers and consumers, and is going to add value to the category.The

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Olly has been reporting on the beverage industry as a B2B journalist since 2003. He spent 18 years at Just Drinks, 16 of which as managing editor. Since joining Global Drinks Intel in 2022, he's interviewed the CEOs for brand owners including AB InBev, Campari Group, Carlsberg, Heineken and Suntory Global Spirits and has a bulging contacts book from across beverage alcohol worldwide.
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