GRAND PRAIRIE, Texas, April 16, 2025—Republic National Distributing Company (RNDC), a leading national distributor of fine wine and spirits, today announced the expansion of its strategic partnership with Jackson Family Wines in the state of Illinois.
This move further deepens the long-standing relationship between two family-owned companies dedicated to operational excellence and sustainable growth. Effective May 1, RNDC will begin representing Jackson Family Wines’ acclaimed portfolio across the Illinois market—including popular brands like Kendall-Jackson and La Crema; renowned estates such as Freemark Abbey and Hartford Court; luxury offerings like Vérité and Cardinale; and international properties like Tenuta di Arceno—across the Illinois market, with exclusivity beginning June 1.
“We are thrilled to further our partnership with Republic National Distributing Company with this expansion,” said Rick Tigner, President & CEO of Jackson Family Wines. “This collaboration reflects our shared commitment to delivering exceptional wines to consumers. We look forward to building upon our successful history and achieving new milestones together in Illinois.”
Jackson Family Wines and RNDC have partnered for years in several key markets including Texas, Colorado, Louisiana, Maryland, New Mexico, Virginia, Kentucky, Oklahoma, Idaho, Washington DC, Nebraska, Alaska, South Dakota, and North Dakota, building a strong foundation that has enabled the growth of the winery’s diverse portfolio across the country. The Illinois expansion presents a natural next step in this collaboration and demonstrates the strength of a shared vision.
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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.