Grand Prairie, Texas, June 11, 2024—Republic National Distributing Company (RNDC) is pleased to announce the expansion of its partnership with Treasury Wine Estates (ASX: TWE), marking a significant milestone in their strategic expansion. This enhanced collaboration, the sixth major wine win for RNDC in 2024, fosters a more tailored approach to market development and growth, aligning seamlessly with RNDC’s business unit structures.
The expansion follows TWE’s acquisition of DAOU Vineyards in December 2023, which has positioned Treasury Americas as one of the leading suppliers of luxury wines over $20 in the United States. Effective July 1, 2024, RNDC will represent both the TWE Portfolio and the DAOU Vineyards portfolio under a unified contract across 23 markets, the full TWE and DAOU Portfolio (Luxury and Premium) in 19 markets and DAOU in an additional four states. The acquisition of DAOU Vineyards has also allowed TWE to create two distinct consumer portfolios: one focused on luxury and the other on bold, market-disrupting innovation.
“We’re thrilled to continue building upon our relationship with Treasury Wine Estates and to unlock new opportunities together,” said Nick Mehall, President and CEO at RNDC. “Since 2021, our partnership has demonstrated the strength of our shared commitment to consumers, enhancing brand awareness and driving growth. This multistate contract firmly ties our two organizations together, elevating TWE’s brands and collectively raising the bar for luxury wines.”
Ben Dollard, President of Treasury Americas, emphasized the significance of the partnership, stating, “We have longstanding relationships with our distributor partners and aligned goals to drive growth. We now have a real opportunity to unlock the potential of each distinct portfolio with this partnership.”
TWE’s distinguished suite of brands includes DAOU Vineyards, Beaulieu Vineyard, Frank Family Vineyards, Stags’ Leap Winery, Penfolds, Beringer Vineyards, and Etude. Additionally, the market-disrupting recruitment portfolio features top innovations such as Snoop Cali Red and Snoop Cali Gold, spearheaded by 19 Crimes, Matua, Pessimist, St Hubert’s the Stag, Gabbiano, and Sterling Vineyards.
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About Republic National Distributing Company
As a leading national beverage distributor in wine and spirits, RNDC has established its reputation by bringing the industry’s brightest talent together, consistently igniting opportunities for our suppliers, customers, and associates. Our expansive national reach empowers suppliers by building strategic relationships with on- and off-premise customers, elevating their brands and connecting them with their target consumers. Operating in the District of Columbia and 39 states across the United States, we are committed to being the most valuable partner to all we serve.
With roots extending before Prohibition and a footprint spanning from local to national, digital to DTC, we are ushering in a new era of wine and spirits distribution within the three-tier system. At RNDC, we work in that rare space where commitment to craft meets unrelenting quality. Fueled by passion, we are raising the bar for beverage alcohol distribution—elevating spirits and sales across our value chain.
To learn more, visit www.rndc-usa.com or contact Kanchan Kinkade, Vice President, Corporate Communications, at Kanchan.Achar@rndc-usa.com.
About Treasury Wine Estates
Treasury Wine Estates (TWE) is one of the world’s leading premium wine companies, and is listed on the Australian Securities Exchange. TWE’s global, multi-regional sourcing model includes world class vineyard and production assets in internationally acclaimed winemaking regions including Barossa Valley and Coonawarra in Australia, Napa Valley in the United States, Marlborough in New Zealand, Bordeaux in France, and Tuscany in Italy. The company has a strong focus on sustainability and building a brighter future for everyone who touches the business. TWE’s global portfolio is available in more than 70 countries and includes luxury and premium brands such as Penfolds, DAOU Vineyards, 19 Crimes, Pepperjack, Squealing Pig, Wynns, Matua, Beaulieu Vineyard, and Frank Family Vineyards. The company employs a global team of approximately 2,500 people, with its culture best expressed by the ‘TWE DNA’ –enabling team members to be courageous, celebrate unique differences, and deliver together.