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Caymus, Oliver Strike Multistate Deals With Reyes

Fresh off the closing of its acquisition of 11 markets from RNDC, Reyes Beverage Group continues to add new wine suppliers to its portfolio. Continue reading →

Posted in News on June 3, 2026

Henkell Freixenet In Talks To Take Majority Stake In Pommery Champagne

Henkell Freixenet, a global force in sparkling wine with 2025 sales of €1.25 billion ($1.46b) and brands including Mionetto, Freixenet, Gratien Meyer, and others is in talks to secure a majority stake in Maison Pommery & Associés, owner of the Pommery Champagne brand. Continue reading →

Posted in News on June 3, 2026

Prestige Beverage Group To Handle Allegrini’s Poggio al Tesoro

Minnesota-based importer and marketer Prestige Beverage Group is bolstering its fine wine portfolio with the addition of Bolgheri’s Poggio al Tesoro. Continue reading →

Posted in News on June 3, 2026

News Briefs for June 3, 2026

High West Distillery, part of the Constellation Brands portfolio, has announced the 2026 edition of the Prisoner’s Share, the brand’s red wine cask finished blend of straight whiskies. Continue reading →

Posted in News on June 3, 2026

Interview, Part 2: Breakthru Co-Chairmen Charlie Merinoff And Danny Wirtz

In the second part of our interview, Breakthru Beverage Group co-chairmen Danny Wirtz and Charlie Merinoff discuss investments intended to fuel future growth at the nation’s second-largest distributor, the opportunity to forge deeper partnerships with retailers and on-premise outlets, and their views on where the U.S. beverage alcohol market is headed over the rest of this year and beyond. Continue reading →

Posted in News on June 2, 2026

Silver Oak Adds Sauvignon Blanc, First New Varietal In 50 Years

Napa Valley luxury winemaker Silver Oak is adding the first new varietal to its portfolio in a half-century: Sauvignon Blanc. Continue reading →

Posted in News on June 2, 2026

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