Marvin Sands

Marvin L. Sands (1924 – August 28, 1999) was an American businessman, and the founder and CEO of Constellation Brands, a Fortune 500 beer, wine and spirits company.

Early life Marvin Sands was the son of Mordecai E. Sands, who was a partner in a winery in Long Island City, Queens, New York since 1932. He was of Jewish descent.

Sands earned a bachelor's degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and served as an ensign in the US Navy during World War II.

Sands tried to establish a brand, and was unsuccessful with King Solomon kosher wine and an eponymous Sands brand. and this grew to become more than 90% of their sales in the 1960s. It has acquired several companies including Robert Mondavi wine and Svedka vodka.

Personal life Sands lived in Canandaigua, New York with his wife Marilyn "Mickey" Sands.

The Constellation Brands – Marvin Sands Performing Arts Center is named in his honor.