Women of the Vine & Spirits - Corporate Partners

Save the Date! Third Annual Women of the Vine Global Symposium, March 13-15, 2017

"Shared Vision & Mission"

On behalf of the team at Women of the Vine & Spirits and the Advisory Board, we want to thank you for  becoming a Corporate Partner. We have built what we believe to be a first-of-its-kind gathering of women in the alcohol beverage business worldwide. Our goal is to bring together professionals from every aspect of the alcohol beverage industry to connect, learn, network and grow their careers.

Becoming a Women of the Vine & Spirits Corporate Partner signals to employees, potential employees and the industry at large that your organization supports gender diverse leadership teams and talent development.

We look forward to working with you to make Women of the Vine & Spirits a resounding success!

For Partnership Inquiries, please contact Deborah Brenner at brenner@womenofthevine.com or call (845) 365-2838

Southern Glazer’s Wine and Spirits is the nation’s largest wine and spirits distributor and broker with operations in 44 US markets, the District of Columbia, Canada, and the Caribbean.  We employ more than 20,000 team members and distribute more than 150 million cases of wine and spirits annually.  Southern Glazer’s urges all retail customers and adult consumers to market, sell, serve and enjoy its products responsibly.

Family-owned Bacardi Limited is the largest privately held spirits company in the world.  We produce and market a variety of                 internationally recognized premium spirits and wines.  Our Brand Portfolio includes more than 200 brands and labels, with a focus on six    core global brands that are supported by a strong portfolio of other brands.

Our global brands are:  BACARDÍ rum, BOMBAY SAPPHIRE gin, DEWAR’S Blended Scotch whisky, ERISTOFF vodka, GREY GOOSE vodka and MARTINI vermouth and Italian sparkling wines.

  Founded in 1973 by Fred T., Joseph S. and John Franzia, Bronco Wine Company is a family-owned winery committed to growing, producing and     selling the finest quality wines of the highest value to our customers.  Bronco Wine Company’s diverse family of brands is sold in over 90 countries   worldwide in addition to being distributed throughout the United States.  Bronco Wine Company has become a major vintage varietal wine source   to the California wine industry and is currently the fifth largest winery and the largest vineyard owner in the United States.  Our quest for quality         begins with vineyard development and continues to grow into areas such as premium bulk wine contracts, research and development, brand           development, brand marketing and national distribution.  Bronco Wine Company is vertically integrated, from the vineyard to the table, focused on crafting wines for the American table.

Constellation Brands (NYSE: STZ and STZ.B) is a leading international producer and marketer of beer, wine and spirits with operations in the U.S., Canada, Mexico, New Zealand and Italy.  In 2013, Constellation was one of the best performing stocks in the S&P 500.  Constellation is the number three beer company in the U.S. with high-end, iconic imported brands including Corona Extra, Corona Light, Modelo Especial, Negra Modelo and Pacifico.

Constellation Brands is also the world's leader in premium wine, selling great brands that people love including Robert Mondavi, Clos du Bois, Kim Crawford, Rex Goliath, Mark West, Franciscan Estate, Ruffino and Jackson-Triggs.

The company's premium spirits brands include SVEDKA Vodka and Black Velvet Canadian Whisky.

Founded by brothers Ernest and Julio Gallo in 1933 in Modesto, California, E. & J. Gallo Winery is the world’s largest family-owned winery and the acclaimed producer of award-winning wines and spirits featured in more than 90 countries around the globe.  A pioneer in the art of grape growing, winemaking, sustainable practices, marketing and worldwide distribution, Gallo crafts and imports wines and spirits to suit a diverse range of tastes   and occasions, from everyday offerings to boutique, luxury bottlings.
The Gallo portfolio is comprised of more than 80 unique brands, including Barefoot Cellars, Gallo Family Vineyards and The Naked Grape.  Premium offerings include Apothic, Carnivor, Columbia Winery, Edna Valley Vineyard, Gallo Signature Series, J Vineyards & Winery, Louis M. Martini, MacMurray Estate Vineyards and William Hill Estate, along with highly regarded imports, such as Alamos, Allegrini, Brancaia, La Marca, Martín Códax, Pieropan and Whitehaven. Pieropan and Whitehaven.  Award-winning spirits include New Amsterdam Vodka and Gin, as well as Shellback Rum.

 The IWSR (International Wine & Spirits Research) is the leading source of analysis on the alcoholic beverage market.  The IWSR's database, essential to  the industry, quantifies the global market of wine, spirits, beer and mixed drinks by volume and value, and provides insight into short- and long-term  trends.  Our data is used by all of the largest multinational wine, beer and spirits companies, as well as the finance industry.  The IWSR's unique  methodology allows us to get closer to what is actually consumed and better understand how markets work.  The IWSR conducts face-to-face interviews  with 1,500 companies in 118 countries each year, with further input from 350 companies.  The IWSR tracks overall consumption and trends at brand,                                                          quality and category level.

 MOËT HENNESSY USA is the leading importer and marketer of luxury wines, spirits and champagnes in the U.S.  The Moët Hennessy portfolio includes renowned brands such as: Hennessy Cognac; Moët & Chandon, Dom  Pérignon, Krug, Veuve Clicquot and Ruinart Champagnes; Belvedere vodka; Grand Marnier; Glenmorangie and  Ardbeg single malt Scotch whiskies; and fine wines, including Chateau d’Yquem, Cape Mentelle, Cloudy Bay,       Newton Vineyard, Numanthia, Terrazas and Domaine Chandon California sparkling and still wines.  Moët Hennessy has a strong consumer focus with an uncompromising commitment to building luxury brands.

 With roots extending before Prohibition, Republic National Distributing Company (RNDC) is one of the nation’s leading wholesale beverage alcohol  distributors.  We serve as a brand-building and product expert liaison between suppliers and those who sell or serve alcoholic beverages. Customer service, product  expertise and executional excellence are the hallmarks of our enduring success. By closely monitoring evolving market trends, we understand the  unique needs of our customers and consumers.  Our knowledge in the process and craft of alcoholic beverage production fuels our passion for the art of selling lifestyle products.

 RNDC is one of the nation’s leading wholesale beverage alcohol distributors, specializing in wine and spirits. As the preferred partner for alcohol producers who value the three-tier system, RNDC creates branded products and productivity for all parties involved. RNDC serves as a product liaison between suppliers and those who sell alcoholic beverages – defined by its impeccable customer service, unrivaled expertise in beverage education, and a broad product portfolio.

 Ste. Michelle Wine Estates is the ‘string’. Our collection of estate wineries are the ‘pearls.’ We call this our ‘String of Pearls,’ describing a  collection of estate wineries whose vineyards produce some of the best wines in the world.

 Significantly, it also highlights our company philosophy: We believe that each “pearl’s” luster is best revealed when the vineyard and  wine-making decisions are made on site by the people who grow the grapes and make the wine. The Ste. Michelle Wine Estates  company is simply the “string,” providing administrative and financial support for these extraordinary wine properties.

 Ste. Michelle Wine Estates President and CEO Ted Baseler notes, “With Chateau Ste. Michelle as our first pearl, over the years we have developed or acquired other wineries that meet our high standards of quality and whose wines are distinctive. These wines reflect the place where they are grown.”

From Washington State’s short, warm summers and sparse soil, to the cooler climate and mineral-rich soil of the Willamette Valley to the complex soil and longer, hot summers of the Napa Valley, the terroir of the pearl on our string is as unique as each wine in our portfolio.

  Founded in 1979, Wine Enthusiast Companies is the world's number one source for wine accessories, storage, information, education,  events and travel, and is a driving force in the marketplace. Over the last 30 years, this multi-faceted business has thrived along with  America's ever expanding enchantment with wine. Started as a direct mail business, Wine Enthusiast has published over 300 million catalogs. Today Wine Enthusiast successfully markets via direct mail, multiple internet sites and with our business to business division, bringing Wine Enthusiast products into retail stores throughout the nation.

In 1988 Wine Enthusiast Magazine was founded, bringing consumers vital information on the world of wine and hundreds of wine reviews in every issue. The magazine has grown to become the world's largest periodical devoted exclusively to wine and spirits.

 Beam Suntory is Crafting the Spirits that Stir the World. Rooted in two centuries of family heritage, Beam Suntory has evolved into one of  the world's leading premium spirits companies where each employee is trusted with a legacy. With our greatest assets – our brands and  our people – we're driving growth through impactful marketing, innovation and entrepreneurial spirit.

Founded in 1870 by George Garvin Brown, Brown-Forman Corporation has enriched the experience of life by responsibly building fine quality beverage alcohol brands.

His original brand, Old Forester Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whisky, was America’s first bottled bourbon and remains one of Brown-Forman’s finest brands today. Geo. Garvin Brown IV, a descendant of the founder, is part of the 5th generation of Brown Family members engaged with Brown-Forman, a publicly traded, family-controlled company, and serves as the presiding Chairman of the Board.

Brown-Forman employs more than 4,000 people worldwide with about 1,000 located in Louisville. Brown-Forman, one of the largest American-owned spirits and wine companies and among the top 10 largest global spirits companies, to sells its brands in countries around the world and has offices in cities across the globe. In all, Brown-Forman has more than 25 brands in its portfolio of wines and spirits.

Importers of fine wines and spirits since 1934, the familiar Frederick Wildman and Sons, Ltd., oval is found on every bottle sold and is recognized around the world as a symbol of quality assurance.

For more information on all Frederick Wildman brands, please visit facebook.com/frederickwildman.

Palm Bay International Fine Wine & Spirits is a third generation, family-owned company focused on quality, authenticity and personal touch.  Our fine wine and craft spirits portfolios include stellar estates and distilleries in top regions across 16 countries.  We offer some of the most popular brands in the industry.

Family owned and operated in the heart of Napa Valley since 1948, Trinchero Family Estates is a worldwide leader in the wine industry, with more than 45 acclaimed wine and spirits brands and a global presence in nearly 50 countries. Ours is a story of modest beginnings, steadfast perseverance and enduring passion—for the land, for the community, for world-class wine.

Tuscany’s most honored vineyard estate, Castello Banfi’s award-winning wines are exported to over 85 countries around the world. Lauded for groundbreaking research on the Sangiovese vine to produce superior Brunello and super Tuscan wines; producing healthy, more organic wines that are low in sulfites and histamines; and developing cutting edge winemaking techniques, Castello Banfi is the first winery in the world to be awarded international recognition for exceptional environmental, ethical and social responsibility (ISO 14001 and SA8000) as well as an international leader in customer satisfaction (ISO 9001:2000). Castello Banfi is a beacon for hospitality in the region, with a full service enoteca, glass museum, winery tours, informal Taverna for lunch, fine dining at the Michelin star-rated Castello Banfi – Il Ristorante, and luxury rooms and suites at the recently opened Castello Banfi – Il Borgo.

 More than seventeen centuries of combined history unite the wineries of Boisset. Cistercian monks planted the vineyards of Le Clos Vougeot in  1110, inspiring Domaine de la Vougeraie to this day. Bouchard Aîné & Fils has built its family reputation in Beaune since 1750. Buena Vista Winery  is California’s first premium winery, founded in Sonoma in 1857. These are just a few examples of the remarkable history of the Boisset Collection.  Deepening the legacies of each of its estates is at the core of Boisset’s mission. 

Breakthru Beverage Group is the innovative beverage wholesaler formed by Charmer Sunbelt and Wirtz Beverage.  The company employs more than 7,000 associates, and with its affiliates have operations in 19 markets across the country and Canada representing a portfolio of premier wine, spirit and beer brands totaling more than $6 billion in annual sales.  

 For more information about our locations, leadership team, community involvement and career opportunities, please visit us at www.BreakthruBev.com

Unlike other agencies that work within a blinding myriad of industries; CF Napa Brand Design's focus is 100% within the wine, spirits and beer sectors. This  specialization has allowed us to become experts in the alcoholic beverage category. We have an exceptional understanding of design  that sells, complemented by professional project management and flawless production oversight. The result has been solutions that  consistently produce both critical acclaim and strong measurable return on investment for our clients.

Delicato Family Vineyards is a pioneering family-owned California winery founded in 1924. Three generations of the Indelicato family have guided grapes from vineyard to bottle and into homes and dining establishments around the world. Delicato Family Vineyards produces and represents wines of the highest quality made in accordance with sustainable winegrowing practices.

Deutsch Family Wine & Spirits was founded in 1981 by Chairman, Bill Deutsch, to market quality wine and spirits produced by prestigious families from major wine and spirits regions of the world. The business that initially began with two employees importing a few family producers from France over three decades ago has grown to include a prestigious roster of internationally renowned, award-winning brands serviced by over 170 employees.

Deutsch’s wine and spirits are sold to the trade with well-planned marketing support and offered to U.S. consumers at fair market prices. Today the company is renowned for its brand building prowess and ability to identify and fill consumer niches within the wine and spirits category.

 Since our founding in 1968 in beautiful Mendocino County, Fetzer Vineyards has been a pioneer of California winemaking. Our history is one of  ever-evolving quality and innovation and a progressive, hands-on approach to Earth-friendly practices.

 At Fetzer we’ve always believed that the more we refine our winemaking practices to be in harmony with the environment, the more we improve the quality of our wines – and of everyday life.

Folio Fine Wine Partners was founded in 2004 by Michael Mondavi and his wife, Isabel, with their children, Dina and Rob Jr. The company is a full-service importer, fine wine agency and producer of quality wines from the world's premiere and emerging wine regions, providing sales, marketing and public relations services to wine brands from Argentina, Austria, France, Italy, Spain and the United States.

Founded four decades ago by Jerry Lohr and still family-owned and operated today, J. Lohr Vineyards & Wines crafts a full line of internationally recognized wines from its 3,700 acres of sustainably-farmed, estate vineyards in Paso Robles, Monterey County’s Arroyo Seco and Santa Lucia Highlands appellations, and St. Helena in the Napa Valley. Offering an expressive range of styles, J. Lohr produces four tiers of signature wines showcasing its estate grapes – J. Lohr Estates, J. Lohr Vineyard Series, J. Lohr Cuvée Series and J. Lohr Gesture.

Pernod Ricard is the world’s leader in the premium spirits industry.  It operates in more than 85 affiliates and 100 production sites.  Pernod Ricard has chosen to focus on sustainable growth through a large portfolio of international brands and a high-end strategy, known as Premiumisation. 

Our story begins more than 50 years ago, when a celebrated American dancer named Rod Strong settled in Sonoma County to pursue a second lifelong creative passion: winemaking.  Rodney Strong Vineyards was the 13th winery bonded in the newly discovered Sonoma County wine industry.

A trio of winemaking paths crossed when Rick Sayre joined the team as Winemaker in 1979, and again when the Klein Family, 4th generation California farmers, purchased the winery in 1989 and initiated a renewed commitment of modern artisan winemaking.

Through the years, Rodney Strong Vineyards has earned the reputation for critically acclaimed Single Vineyard and Reserve wines, stand out Estate releases and best-in-class Sonoma County varietal wines.

 Vintage Wine Estates is a collection of family wineries based out of Santa Rosa, CA. Our wines come from vineyards as far west as the  Sonoma Coast and across the Napa Valley. Delivering to on- and off-premise and direct-to-consumer channels, we are committed to  producing quality products at our state of the art winemaking facilities.

 Vintage Wine Estates is recognized for providing exceptional value to the wine consumer. We continue new acquisitions to expand  our collection of brands, producing wines that highlight talented winemaking and the best of Napa and Sonoma county terroir.

 WineShop At Home, led by Chief Executive Officer, Jane Creed,  is the nation’s leading producer and direct and social seller of exclusive,  handcrafted artisan wines, wine gifts, personalized wine and wine accessories. Based in the heart of the wine country in Napa, California,  WineShop At Home and our team of Independent Wine Consultants throughout the country help you discover, enjoy, and learn about  wine in the comfort of your home with friends and family. Inspired by the  wine country lifestyle, our at-home Wine Tastings combine a fun  and educational experience that represents a variety of regions, styles, and winemaking techniques that are on the forefront of what is  happening in wine today.

 Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America (WSWA) is the national trade association representing the wholesale tier of the wine and spirits industry and is dedicated  to advancing the interests an  independence of wholesalers as the central hub of the three-tier system.  Established in 1943, WSWA’s membership includes 378  member companies in 50  states and the District of Columbia, and its members distribute more than 80 percent of wine and spirits sold at wholesale in the  United States.  For more  information, visitwww.wswa.org.

Founded in 1888, Young’s Market Company is the premier distributor of fine wine and spirits in the western United States. We are proud to represent industry-leading brands and supplier partners, supported by our Best in Class team of wine and spirits professionals.

Young’s Market Company strives to be the leader in the wholesale and distribution of wine, spirits and selected beverages. We are committed to adding value to our customers, reaching the highest standards of respect for our employees, exemplary professional representation of our suppliers, and support for the communities where we live and work. We will secure our future with dedication to performance and innovation.

Our Mission is simple:  To develop, roast, and deliver the best coffee beans anywhere.

The term “Angel’s Share” means the portion of alcohol lost to evaporation while in the cask.  Over the years, it is believed that this small amount is a sweet sacrifice offered to the heavens.  This is our way of offering them a bit more.  By conditioning raw coffee beans in oak barrels previously occupied by alcohol, this allows for the absorbent bean to take in the essence left over from the aging process.  After carefully roasting the coffee beans, the end result is an extraordinary cup of aromas and flavors leading to a truly unique coffee experience.

Our line of Barrel Conditioned coffee beans, as well as our House Signature Blend of beans are handled and roasted in small batches to ensure the highest quality of roasted coffee beans we can offer.

Coming in February 2017!  We look forward to you visiting our new website at www.angelssharecoffee.com (currently under construction).

 G3 Enterprises, an industry-leading packaging manufacturer and logistics provider, offersexclusive products and services, including custom and stock  closures; label printing; warehousing and third-party logistics; transportation; full-service bottling (on-site and mobile capabilities); winery services; glass  distribution; and bottle etching and decorating. G3 provides value-added manufacturing services such as bottling line check-ups and set-ups. G3’s team  specializes in oxygen management in packaging components, including cork, cap, glass, box, single-serve, and PET keg, process modeling and optimization  using advanced analytics, and provides consultation and testing for all of its packaging. G3 is a distributor of Diam cork for still wine and Mytik cork for                                Champagne/sparkling wine, Boise oak chips, and one-way Petainer kegs; as well as an exclusive co-packer for Zipz single-serve packaging solutions.

 Major Brands Premium Beverage Distributors is a leading Missouri distributor of premium spirits, wine, beer and non-alcoholic beverages,  and the largest distributor that remains Missouri-owned and operated. With offices in St. Louis, Kansas City, Springfield, Columbia and  Cape Girardeau, Major Brands employs more than 500 people and serves more than 9,000 retail customers throughout the state. Major  Brands represents an outstanding product portfolio that ranges from the leading global brands to locally produced craft beers, distilled  spirits and Missouri wines.

  Martignetti Companies is the leading distributor of wines and spirits in New England and the 7th largest distributor in the country.

  Based in Norwood, MA, the company operates in Massachusetts as United Liquors, Carolina Wine & Spirits, Classic Wine and Commonwealth Wine & Spirits, and in other New England states as Martignetti Companies of New Hampshire, Vermont, and Maine and Rhode Island Distributing Company through a joint venture. Classic Imports, a wholly owned subsidiary of Martignetti Companies, sells and promotes the finest craft spirits through a nationwide network of distributors.

Martignetti Companies began as a family-owned grocery business in Boston’s North End. After the repeal of Prohibition in 1933, the Martignetti family received the first retail license for beverage alcohol in Massachusetts. Through the years, they grew their retail business to include a number of wine and spirits shops across the Boston metro area. In the 1970’s, they expanded the distribution and wholesale business, focusing on fine wines. In the ensuing years Martignetti Companies steadily grew its distribution businesses in New England through organic growth, supplier appointments and acquisitions. The portfolio has grown to encompass the broadest selection of fine wines and spirits in the marketplace, from unique artisanal producers to global leading suppliers.

Santa Margherita USA’s mission is to engage and delight consumers with our brands and establish ourselves as leaders of food and wine culture in the United States. Our vision is to become the most progressive and active supplier in the U.S.

  Total Wine & More is America‘s Wine Superstore® — the country‘s largest independent retailer of fine wine.  We started in 1991 when    brothers David and Robert Trone opened a small store in Delaware.  Today, we operate more than 140 superstores across 19 states and    continue to grow.

Founded 130 years ago, Wente Vineyards is the country’s oldest, continuously operated family-owned winery. Today, the winery maintains its leadership role in California winegrowing under ownership and management by the fourth and  fifth Generations of the Wente family. Blending traditional and innovative winemaking practices, the winery draws from approximately 3,000 acres of sustainably farmed estate vineyards to create an outstanding portfolio of fine wines. Located just east of San Francisco in the historic Livermore Valley, Wente Vineyards is recognized as one of California’s premier wine country destinations, featuring wine tasting, fine dining and championship golf.

Arctic Beverage

Bauerhaus Design, Inc.

Global Package, LLC

Hillersden Wines

Iron Horse Vineyards

Liquidity Wines

Rabobank, N.A.

Sokol Blossser Winery

Vineyard Brands

On behalf of the team at Women of the Vine and the Advisory Board, we want to thank you for  becoming a sponsor partner. We have built what we believe to be a first-of-its-kind gathering of women in the alcohol beverage business worldwide. Our goal is to bring together professionals from every aspect of the industry to connect, learn, network and grow their careers.

Becoming a Women of the Vine Sponsor signals to employees, potential employees and the industry at large that your organization supports gender diverse leadership teams and talent development.

We look forward to working with you to make Women of the Vine a resounding success!

Southern Wine & Spirits of America, Inc. is the nation’s largest wine and spirits distributor and broker with operations in 35 markets. The multi-state distributor currently operates in: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Florida, Kentucky, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Montana, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia and Wyoming.

Southern also holds operating licenses and permits in Nebraska and Texas. On a national basis, Southern Wine & Spirits of America, Inc. employs more than 14,000 team members.

Southern urges all retail customers and adult consumers to market, sell, serve and enjoy its products responsibly.

Unlike other agencies that work within a blinding myriad of industries; our focus is 100% within the wine, spirits and beer sectors. This specialization has allowed us to become experts in the alcoholic beverage category. We have an exceptional understanding of design that sells, complemented by professional project management and flawless production oversight. The result has been solutions that consistently produce both critical acclaim and strong measurable return on investment for our clients.

Constellation Brands (NYSE: STZ and STZ.B) is a leading international producer and marketer of beer, wine and spirits with operations in the U.S., Canada, Mexico, New Zealand and Italy. In 2013, Constellation was one of the best performing stocks in the S&P 500. Constellation is the number three beer company in the U.S. with high-end, iconic imported brands including Corona Extra, Corona Light, Modelo Especial, Negra Modelo and Pacifico.

Constellation is also the world's leader in premium wine, selling great brands that people love including Robert Mondavi, Clos du Bois, Kim Crawford, Rex Goliath, Mark West, Franciscan Estate, Ruffino and Jackson-Triggs. The company's premium spirits brands include SVEDKA Vodka and Black Velvet Canadian Whisky.

At Glazer’s we are privileged to be recognized as one of the most successful sales and marketing organizations in our industry. That’s how we’ve become one of the country’s largest distributors of beverage alcohol. Glazer’s is firmly established with over 40 offices in 15 states, Canada and the Virgin Islands, and we’re still family-owned and operated.

Our mission is to provide superior service and develop positive relationships with diverse suppliers and customers.  We are building a world class company that invests in our people, brands, technology, facilities and communities.  We believe strongly in our family roots and our people are our greatest asset.  Together, we are working to become the adult beverage distributor of choice in marketplaces throughout the world.

MOËT HENNESSY USA is the leading importer and marketer of luxury wines, spirits and champagnes in the U.S. The Moët Hennessy portfolio includes renowned brands such as: Hennessy Cognac; Moët & Chandon, Dom Pérignon, Krug, Veuve Clicquot and Ruinart Champagnes; Belvedere vodka; Grand Marnier; Glenmorangie and Ardbeg single malt Scotch whiskies; and fine wines, including Chateau d’Yquem, Cape Mentelle, Cloudy Bay, Newton Vineyard, Numanthia, Terrazas and Domaine Chandon California sparkling and still wines.

Moët Hennessy has a strong consumer focus with an uncompromising commitment to building luxury brands.

Ste. Michelle Wine Estates is the ‘string’. Our collection of estate wineries are the ‘pearls.’ We call this our ‘String of Pearls,’ describing a collection of estate wineries whose vineyards produce some of the best wines in the world.

Significantly, it also highlights our company philosophy: We believe that each “pearl’s” luster is best revealed when the vineyard and wine-making decisions are made on site by the people who grow the grapes and make the wine. The Ste. Michelle Wine Estates company is simply the “string,” providing administrative and financial support for these extraordinary wine properties.

Ste. Michelle Wine Estates President and CEO Ted Baseler notes, “With Chateau Ste. Michelle as our first pearl, over the years we have developed or acquired other wineries that meet our high standards of quality and whose wines are distinctive. These wines reflect the place where they are grown.”

From Washington State’s short, warm summers and sparse soil, to the cooler climate and mineral-rich soil of the Willamette Valley to the complex soil and longer, hot summers of the Napa Valley, the terroir of the pearl on our string is as unique as each wine in our portfolio.

Publisher/Executive Editor of THE TASTING PANEL Magazine, Meridith May acquired the former Sommelier Journal in January of 2014 and rebranded the publication as SOMM Journal, launching as a bi-monthly with the inaugural June/July issue. The content for SOMM Journal has broadened to include more coverage of artisan spirits, coffee, tea and food trends.  The SOMM Journal is a true hospitality industry publication with an academic angle and close working relationship with educational institutions.

In May of 2007, Anthony Dias Blue joined forces with Meridith May to create a new publication, THE TASTING PANEL magazine.

THE TASTING PANEL magazine is the most widely circulated trade publication in the beverage industry, reaching an audience of thousands of key decision-makers every month and growing on an international scale. Manning the ship is renowned wine & spirits veteran Anthony Dias Blue as Editor-in-Chief and longtime wine & spirits publisher and executive editor Meridith May. With their expertise, experience and esteem, they collectively have their finger on the pulse of the beverage industry, making for one of the most informative and cutting edge publications focusing on beverages, the beverage trade and the people who make the industry tick. 

Regular features include: "Blue Reviews," authoritative scores and reviews of wines and spirits; "Industry Spotlight," highlighting innovators and leaders; "Steven Spurrier's Letter from London," from the world-renowned British authority; "Brief Encounters" and "Brand Spotlight."

Pernod Ricard USA is the premium spirits and wine company in the U.S., and the largest subsidiary of Paris, France-based Pernod Ricard SA, co-leader in the spirits and wines sector worldwide, and number one in the Premium segment. Our leading spirits and wines include such prestigious brands as Absolut® Vodka, Chivas Regal® Scotch Whisky, The Glenlivet® Single Malt Scotch Whisky, Jameson® Irish Whiskey, Malibu®, Kahlúa® Liqueur, Beefeater® Gin, Plymouth™ Gin, Seagram’s Extra Dry Gin®, Martell® Cognac, Hiram Walker® Liqueurs, Pernod®, Ricard® and Avión™ Tequila (through a joint venture with Tequila Avión); such superior wines as Jacob's Creek®, Kenwood® Vineyards and Brancott Estate®; and such exquisite champagnes and sparkling wines as Perrier-Jouët® Champagne, G.H. Mumm™ Champagne and Mumm Napa® sparkling wines. Learn more about our history, values, strategies and organization. 

The Charmer Sunbelt Group (CSG) is one of the nation’s leading distributors of fine wines, spirits, beer and other beverages.

A group of privately held companies, CSG operates local distributor and/or brokerage houses in 15 markets: Alabama, Arizona, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Maryland, Mississippi, New Jersey, New York (Metro and Upstate), Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Virginia, and the District of Columbia. Together, these companies employ more than 7,000 associates who bring to market some of the most important and well-known consumer brands in the world. CSG is a family-owned business that proudly serves as the critical link between wine and spirit suppliers, and the retail outlets where alcoholic beverage brands are legally and responsibly sold and enjoyed.

Since our founding in 1968 in beautiful Mendocino County, Fetzer Vineyards has been a pioneer of California winemaking. Our history is one of ever-evolving quality and innovation and a progressive, hands-on approach to Earth-friendly practices.

At Fetzer we’ve always believed that the more we refine our winemaking practices to be in harmony with the environment, the more we improve the quality of our wines – and of everyday life.

Diageo is a global leader in beverage alcohol with an outstanding collection of brands across spirits, beer and wine categories. These brands include Johnnie Walker, Crown Royal, JεB, Buchanan’s, Windsor and Bushmills whiskies, Smirnoff, Cîroc and Ketel One vodkas, Captain Morgan, Baileys, Don Julio, Tanqueray and Guinness.

Diageo is a global company, and our products are sold in more than 180 countries around the world. The management team continues to invest to build our brands and routes to consumer, to deliver long term profitable growth. Diageo is listed on both the London Stock Exchange (DGE) and the New York Stock Exchange (DEO).

Founded four decades ago by Jerry Lohr and still family-owned and operated today, J. Lohr Vineyards & Wines crafts a full line of internationally recognized wines from its 3,700 acres of sustainably-farmed, estate vineyards in Paso Robles, Monterey County’s Arroyo Seco and Santa Lucia Highlands appellations, and St. Helena in the Napa Valley. Offering an expressive range of styles, J. Lohr produces four tiers of signature wines showcasing its estate grapes – J. Lohr Estates, J. Lohr Vineyard Series, J. Lohr Cuvée Series and J. Lohr Gesture.

Our story begins more than 50 years ago, when a celebrated American dancer named Rod Strong settled in Sonoma County to pursue a second lifelong creative passion: winemaking. Rodney Strong Vineyards was the 13th winery bonded in the newly discovered Sonoma County wine industry.

A trio of winemaking paths crossed when Rick Sayre joined the team as Winemaker in 1979, and again when the Klein Family, 4th generation California farmers, purchased the winery in 1989 and initiated a renewed commitment of modern artisan winemaking.

Through the years, Rodney Strong Vineyards has earned the reputation for critically acclaimed Single Vineyard and Reserve wines, stand out Estate releases and best-in-class Sonoma County varietal wines.nt. To customize me and change my font click on the Design tab in the property panel.

Treasury Wine Estates (TWE) is a unique global wine company with a leading international portfolio of new world wines.

From the establishment of Australia’s Penfolds in the mid -1840s to the 1876 founding of Beringer Vineyards, a winemaking legacy has been created. Our five foundation brands form the base of our passion for wine and are some of the most recognised and awarded wines in the world: Beringer Vineyards, Lindeman’s, Penfolds, Rosemount Estate and Wolf Blass.

We are proud of our wines and recognise the responsibility that comes with protecting our brands and their heritage.  TWE is the world’s largest pure-play listed wine company with over 80 brands, including: Annie’s Lane, Castello di Gabbiano, Chateau St. Jean, Coldstream Hills, Devil’s Lair, Etude Wines, Greg Norman Estates, Heemskerk, Matua, Pepperjack, Seppelt Wines, Stags’ Leap Winery, Wynns Coonawarra Estate, Yellowglen and more.

With 11,000 hectares of vineyards, sales of 30 million cases of wine annually, and revenues of about AU$1.7 billion, TWE employs more than 3,000 winemakers, viticulturists, sales, distribution and support staff across 16 countries.

Founded 130 years ago, Wente Vineyards is the country’s oldest, continuously operated family-owned winery. Today, the winery maintains its leadership role in California winegrowing under ownership and management by the fourth and  fifth Generations of the Wente family. Blending traditional and innovative winemaking practices, the winery draws from approximately 3,000 acres of sustainably farmed estate vineyards to create an outstanding portfolio of fine wines. Located just east of San Francisco in the historic Livermore Valley, Wente Vineyards is recognized as one of California’s premier wine country destinations, featuring wine tasting, fine dining and championship golf.

WineShop At Home, led by Chief Executive Officer, Jane Creed,  is the nation’s leading producer and direct and social seller of exclusive, hand-crafted artisan wines and wine accessories.  Based in the heart of the wine country in Napa, California, WineShop At Home and our team of independent Wine Consultants throughout the country help you discover, enjoy, and learn about wine in the comfort of your home with friends and family.  Inspired by the  wine country lifestyle, our at-home wine tastings combine a fun and educational experience that represents a variety of regions, styles, and wine making techniques that are on the forefront of what is happening in wine today.

Founded in 1888, Young’s Market Company is the premier distributor of fine wine and spirits in the western United States. We are proud to represent industry-leading brands and supplier partners, supported by our Best in Class team of wine and spirits professionals.

Young’s Market Company strives to be the leader in the wholesale and distribution of wine, spirits and selected beverages. We are committed to adding value to our customers, reaching the highest standards of respect for our employees, exemplary professional representation of our suppliers, and support for the communities where we live and work. We will secure our future with dedication to performance and innovation.

Delicato Family Vineyards is one of the fastest growing wine companies in the world, celebrating 90+ years of California winemaking and grape growing heritage. Family-owned and operated since the company’s founding in 1924, three generations of Indelicato family have fostered the winery’s commitment to innovation, quality and environmental stewardship – cornerstones that have harnessed the family’s long-term focus and solidified the winery as an internationally recognized leader in the industry.

Palm Bay International, a dynamic family-owned company, offers one of the nation’s most comprehensive portfolios of imported wines and spirits, including over 50 producers from four continents. Among Palm Bay’s most valued assets is its remarkable network of long-term partnerships with the foremost wholesale companies in all 50 states, as well as Mexico and the Caribbean. With the crucial collaboration of these partners, Palm Bay’s portfolio is able to meet the needs of every level of the industry, from independent restaurants and retail stores, to chain accounts, supermarkets, hotels, airlines, cruise ships, duty-free accounts and U.S. military bases. This impressive roster of brands, accounts and relationships positions Palm Bay as a major source of fine wines and spirits and an industry leader in the U.S. marketplace.

Vintage Wine Estates is a collection of family wineries based out of Santa Rosa, CA. Our wines come from vineyards as far west as the Sonoma Coast and across the Napa Valley. Delivering to on- and off-premise and direct-to-consumer channels, we are committed to producing quality products at our state of the art winemaking facilities.

Cartlidge and Browne, Clos Pegase, Cosentino Winery, Girard Winery, Ray’s Station, Sonoma Coast Vineyards, Viansa Winery, Windsor Vineyards.

Vintage Wine Estates is recognized for providing exceptional value to the wine consumer. We continue new acquisitions to expand our collection of brands, producing wines that highlight talented winemaking and the best of Napa and Sonoma county terroir.

Terlato Wines is the leading marketer of luxury wines in the United States, marketing more than one out of ten bottles of wine over $14 sold in America. According to Kantar Media, Terlato Wines accounts for 41 percent of all advertising dollars spent among Luxury Wine Brands—the leader in the category. The company represents more than 60 brands, covering the world’s finest wine regions, varietals and styles. The exceptional quality of the Terlato portfolio is underscored by more than 900 90+ reviews form leading wine publications since 2010 — more 90+ ratings than any wine company in the world.

Terlato Wines is recognized as an essential partner in building enduring brands. The company takes a disciplined, methodical approach to increasing distribution and sales for its producers. Terlato Wines International distributor network covers all the states in the U.S. with 136 distributors servicing 69,020 accounts - 37,530 on premise and 31,490 off premise. Our sales force (TWI) calls directly on more than 9,000 fine restaurants and wine retailers, reinforcing and collaborating with the efforts of our distributors in addition to educational training programs that build lasting relationships with key accounts.

Terlato Wines is the flagship company of the Terlato Wine Group, the parent company of businesses specializing in the marketing and production of exceptional wines, and is directed by Anthony J. Terlato and his sons, William and John.

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Founded by brothers Ernest and Julio Gallo in 1933 in Modesto, California, E. & J. Gallo Winery is the world’s largest family-owned winery and the acclaimed producer of award-winning wines and spirits featured in more than 90 countries around the globe. A pioneer in the art of grape growing, winemaking, sustainable practices, marketing and worldwide distribution, Gallo crafts and imports wines and spirits to suit a diverse range of tastes and occasions, from everyday offerings to boutique, luxury bottlings.

The Gallo portfolio is comprised of more than 80 unique brands, including Barefoot Cellars, Gallo Family Vineyards and The Naked Grape. Premium offerings include Apothic, Carnivor, Columbia Winery, Edna Valley Vineyard, Gallo Signature Series, J Vineyards & Winery, Louis M. Martini, MacMurray Estate Vineyards and William Hill Estate, along with highly regarded imports, such as Alamos, Allegrini, Brancaia, La Marca, Martín Códax, Pieropan and Whitehaven. Pieropan and Whitehaven. Award-winning spirits include New Amsterdam Vodka and Gin, as well as Shellback Rum.

Family-owned Bacardi Limited is the largest privately held spirits company in the world. We produce and market a variety of internationally recognized premium spirits and wines.

Our Brand Portfolio includes more than 200 brands and labels, with a focus on six core global brands that are supported by a strong portfolio of other brands. Our global brands are: BACARDÍ rum, BOMBAY SAPPHIRE gin, DEWAR’S Blended Scotch whisky, ERISTOFF vodka, GREY GOOSE vodka and MARTINI vermouth and Italian sparkling wines.

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