Trinchero Family Estates and Joel Gott Wines Announce Joint Venture

ST. HELENA, Calif., May 18 /PRNewswire/ -- Joel Gott Wines announced the formation of a joint venture with Trinchero Family Estates for the global sale and distribution of Joel Gott Wines. The new venture brings together the winemaking skills of the Joel Gott Wines team with the market coverage of the Trinchero Family Estates sales force, enabling the brand to have deeper distribution throughout the marketplace.

The Joel Gott winemaking team will continue to create their lauded wines with logistical support from Trinchero Family Estates to give consumers greater access to the Joel Gott Wines brand. "We will continue sourcing quality fruit from growers with whom we have long-established relationships, and forge new relationships to make the best possible wine at an affordable price. This is a chance for us to focus even more than we have previously on the quality and style of our wines. We are proud to have the Trinchero team behind us; their knowledge and support will allow us to explore new opportunities," states Joel Gott.

Bob Torkelson, president and COO of Trinchero Family Estates, states, "We are thrilled and honored to be selected by Joel and his family to help bring their wine to more consumers throughout America and internationally. Joel and his wife Sarah have created something special and we look forward to being a part of their success. Joel Gott Wines is a great fit for our portfolio." Operations will remain in Saint Helena.

Trinchero Family Estates is wholly owned and operated by the Trinchero family, Napa Valley vintners since 1948. The company produces more than 23 brands of wine including Sutter Home, Trinchero Napa Valley, Napa Cellars, Terra d'Oro, Montevina, Trinity Oaks, Folie a Deux, Menage a Trois, and the number one alcohol-removed wine, Fre. They also import Angove Vineyards and Little Boomey wines of Australia, and market and sell the Three Thieves and Bandit brands.

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