GOLWEEK's Beth Ann Nichols reported Constellation Brands has "acquired a minority stake in Kerr Cellars' super-luxury portfolio of Napa Valley and Sonoma County wines." Kerr Cellars will "remain independently owned and continue to manage, produce, market and sell its award-winning wines." Golfer Cristie Kerr launched Kerr Cellars in '13 in partnership with winemaker Helen Keplinger (GOLFWEEK.com, 8/13).
BANKING A NEW DEAL: In Jacksonville, Garry Smits reports golfer Amelia Lewis has "signed a sponsorship deal with TIAA Bank that will include her support for the bank's Achieve BRG, a women's business resource group that promotes personal and professional development; and its sponsorship of the LPGA/USGA Girls Golf program." Lewis will "unveil the TIAA Bank logo on her golf bag" at the Walmart Northwest Arkansas Championship on Aug. 28-30 (FLORIDA TIMES-UNION, 8/14).
