The Wine Group (TWG) – producers of award-winning wines – and Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits (Southern Glazer’s) – distributors of beverage alcohol – have expanded their national distribution agreement to include the open markets of Hawaii, Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska, North Dakota and South Dakota.
TWG has begun the transition of its portfolio to these additional markets, with Southern Glazer’s exclusive responsibility taking effect February 1, 2024, the company states.
TWG and Southern Glazer’s first announced a national alignment in March of 2023. The expanded relationship aims to continue TWG’s portfolio growth, according to the company.
“We’re thrilled to further extend our long and trusted collaboration with Southern Glazer’s,” says Kevin McMillen, Chief Sales Officer, The Wine Group in a news release. “Through Southern Glazer’s unmatched reach and capabilities, TWG will continue providing the highest quality and most efficient service to our valuable customers from coast to coast.”
“We’re honored to once again expand our decades-long relationship with The Wine Group and support their ongoing commercial growth and success,” says Mark Chaplin, Senior Vice President, Sales & Marketing, Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits. “This extension reinforces the proven value of our mutual relationship and cements our aligned vision to continue to grow together into the future.”