The Duckhorn Portfolio Completes Executive Team with Appointment of Wine and Spirits Veteran Adam Copley as Chief Legal Officer

ST. HELENA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Duckhorn Portfolio (“Duckhorn” or the “Company”), North America’s premier luxury wine company, today announced that Adam Copley has been appointed Executive Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and General Counsel, effective February 2, 2026. He succeeds Catherine Sullivan, who has served as the Interim General Counsel since May 2025 and will continue as the Vice President, Deputy General Counsel, Business Affairs.

Copley brings more than a decade of legal and operational leadership experience in the wine and beverage industry to Duckhorn. He most recently served as General Counsel and Head of Human Resources at Ste. Michelle Wine Estates. In that role, he provided strategic and tactical legal support across the organization while managing risk and corporate governance. His broad expertise encompasses everything from marketing and strategic partnerships to commercial transactions, intellectual property, corporate and regulatory compliance, and new brand development. He also played a lead role in Ste. Michelle’s extensive M&A activities, including leading post-acquisition integration efforts. Prior to joining Ste. Michelle Wine Estates, Copley was a Corporate Associate at Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, where he focused on corporate transactions, including M&A, capital markets, venture capital, and advising public companies.

In his new role at The Duckhorn Portfolio, Copley will oversee the Legal department, including mergers and acquisitions, alcohol beverage trade practice and regulatory compliance, intellectual property, and the Company’s risk management strategy.

“As The Duckhorn Portfolio celebrates our 50th anniversary this year, we are honored to welcome Adam to our leadership team,” said The Duckhorn Portfolio CEO Robert Hanson. “Our goal is to be the undisputed leader in American luxury wine, with a curated, comprehensive portfolio of growing and profitable winery brands. We are achieving this vision through organic growth and innovation, as well as strategic acquisitions. Adam’s experience as a long-tenured general counsel with a proven track record across M&A, brand development, and corporate strategy makes him an invaluable addition to our executive team as we accelerate the execution of our strategy.”

“I'm honored to join The Duckhorn Portfolio as Chief Legal Officer,” said Copley. “The company’s five-decade legacy of winemaking excellence, paired with its curated portfolio of world-class brands, creates a distinctive foundation for future growth. I look forward to leveraging my experience to advance the company’s strategic initiatives and contribute to its culture of high performance.”

About The Duckhorn Portfolio, Inc.

The Duckhorn Portfolio is North America’s premier luxury wine company, with eleven wineries, nine state-of-the-art winemaking facilities, five tasting rooms and over 2,200 coveted acres of vineyards spanning 38 Estate properties. Established in 1976, when vintners Dan and Margaret Duckhorn founded Napa Valley’s Duckhorn Vineyards, today, our portfolio features some of North America’s most revered wineries, including Duckhorn Vineyards, Decoy, Kosta Browne, Sonoma-Cutrer, Goldeneye, Calera, Greenwing, Paraduxx, Migration, Canvasback and Postmark. Sourcing grapes from our own Estate vineyards and fine growers in Napa Valley, Sonoma County, Anderson Valley, California’s North and Central coasts, Oregon and Washington State, we offer a curated and comprehensive portfolio of acclaimed luxury wines with price points ranging from $20 to $230 across more than 15 varietals. Our wines are available throughout the United States, on five continents, and in more than 50 countries around the world. To learn more, visit us at https://www.duckhornportfolio.com/.