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Zonin Aligns With Breakthru In California

Breakthru Beverage continues to build its California portfolio in the wake of RNDC’s exit from the state, with Italian wine group Zonin 1821 the latest to align with BBG. Continue reading →

Posted in News on July 14, 2025

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

Silver Oak Revamps Distribution, Partnering With RNDC, BBG, Johnson Brothers

Silver Oak Cellars has announced a strategic realignment of its distributor network, partnering with RNDC, Breakthru Beverage Group, and Johnson Brothers across most of the U.S. Continue reading →

Posted in News on June 26, 2025

RNDC CEO Adds Context On CA Decision

In a note to staff yesterday, RNDC CEO Bob Hendrickson provided more context around the second-ranked national distributor’s decision to exit the California market. Continue reading →

Posted in News on June 5, 2025

Treasury Evaluating Options In California Post-RNDC Exit

Treasury Wine Estates is “evaluating alternative distribution options” for its portfolio in the California market following yesterday’s news that partner Republic National Distributing Co. (RNDC) will be exiting that state effective September 2. Continue reading →

Posted in News on June 3, 2025

News Alert: RNDC Withdraws from California

Republic National Distributing Co. is closing its California business. Continue reading →

Posted in News on June 2, 2025

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