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Interview, Part 2: Trinchero President And CEO Bob Torkelson

In the second part of our interview, Trinchero Family Estates president and CEO Bob Torkelson discusses the higher end of the California winemaker’s range, its import and spirits brands, tariffs, the evolving route to market, and the 16-million-case family-owned company’s vision for the future. Continue reading →

Posted in News on July 9, 2025

Vintus Taps Breakthru In California Market

New York-based importer and marketer Vintus has aligned with Breakthru Beverage Group in the California market, effective September 1, following the news that RNDC will be exiting the Golden State. Continue reading →

Posted in News on July 9, 2025

News Briefs for July 9, 2025

Heaven Hill Brands has officially opened its new Louisville, Kentucky corporate office. Continue reading →

Posted in News on July 9, 2025

Trinchero Family Estates Looks To The Future

California-based Trinchero Family Estates ranks as the fourth-largest wine marketer in the U.S. in volume terms at just under 16 million cases, according to Impact Databank, with its top brands including Sutter Home, Ménage à Trois, Joel Gott, Seaglass, and Fre, among others. Continue reading →

Posted in News on July 8, 2025

Jackson Family Wines To Handle Boisset Brands Nationally

The Boisset Collection has appointed Jackson Family Wines as its national sales partner for brands including Raymond Vineyards, Buena Vista Winery, JCB by Jean-Charles Boisset, LVE by John Legend, Jean-Claude Boisset, Bouchard Aîné et Fils, Louis Bernard, and Charles de Fere, effective August 1. Continue reading →

Posted in News on July 8, 2025

Administration Extends Tariff Deadline

Most of the U.S. administration’s so-called reciprocal tariffs on countries around the world have been paused until August 1, providing more time for trade negotiations. Continue reading →

Posted in News on July 8, 2025

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