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Assets Held for Sale (Narrative) (Details) - Disposal Group, Held-for-sale, Not Discontinued Operations [Member] - USD ($) $ in Millions |  | 9 Months Ended
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Oct. 01, 2021 | Sep. 30, 2021
Ste. Michelle Transaction [Member] | Subsequent Event [Member] |  |
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items] |  |
Disposal group, including discontinued operation, consideration | $ 1,200 |
Ste. Michelle Transaction [Member] |  |
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items] |  |
Pre-tax charge for adjustment to record the assets and liabilities at fair value less costs to sell |  | $ 41
Disposal group disposition related costs |  | 10
Disposal group, total pre-tax charges |  | 41
Ste. Michelle Transaction [Member] | Wine Segment [Member] | Marketing Administration And Research Costs [Member] |  |
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items] |  |
Disposal group, total pre-tax charges |  | $ 51
Ste. Michelle Transaction [Member] | Subsequent Event [Member] |  |
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items] |  |
Proceeds from divestiture of businesses | $ 1,200 |

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