Barefoot Cellars Forms Alliance with Republic Beverage and Block Distributing in the Great State of Texas.Business Editors SANTA ROSA Santa Rosa, city, Argentina Santa Rosa, city (1991 pop. 80,629), capital of La Pampa prov., central Argentina. It is a modern city and road junction surrounded by a rich agricultural and cattle-raising area. , Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 5, 2004 Grape Links Inc., producer of Barefoot bare·foot also bare·foot·ed adv. & adj. With nothing on the feet: walking barefoot in the grass; a barefoot boy. Cellars wines, has appointed Republic Beverage and Block Distributing as their new state wide distributor. Effective April 30th, 2004, Barefoot Cellars will have full distribution of all their brands throughout Texas. The Barefoot Cellars portfolio includes Barefoot California, Barefoot Reserve Sonoma County, Barefoot on the Beach and Barefoot Bubbly 100% Chardonnay Champagne. Barefoot Cellars has been producing wines of exceptional value since 1986. Their mission statement is, "To make the best wine for the best price." The cornerstone of the winery's business is its velocity-priced wines from California that retail under $7.00. These wines were awarded over 300 medals last year and received outstanding quality accolades from many of the biggest publications in the wine industry. (Wine Enthusiast named Barefoot Bubbly Brut Brut, Brute (both: br  t), or Brutus (br 100% California
Chardonnay Champagne as one of the top 100 value wines of the year.)
"Block Distributing is thrilled to represent a hot-selling, popular national brand like Barefoot Cellars wines," said Russell Motz, Vice President of Block Distributing. Greg Bowdish of the Texas Wine Co. (the parent company of Block/Republic group) said, "Our entire sales staff is fired up and can't wait to hit the streets with this exciting portfolio." "Texas Wine Company has an outstanding track record for building brands, market knowledge, and commitment to service. That makes this partnership a perfect fit for Barefoot wines Barefoot® Wine was introduced in 1986 by Michael Houlihan and Bonnie Harvey.The brand was sold to and is now produced by E & J Gallo in 1995. The distinctive foot on the label is actually Bonnie Harvey's. in Texas," said Aaron Fein, Grape Links Inc. Director of Business Development. Barefoot Cellars also produces a Sonoma County Reserve line of wines which retail under $20 that include: Russian River Valley Pinot Noir noir adj. 1. Of or relating to the film noir genre. 2. Of or relating to a genre of crime literature featuring tough, cynical characters and bleak settings. 3. Suggestive of danger or violence. and Chardonnay, Alexander Valley Sauvignon Blanc, Merlot, and "Impression" Meritage, as well as Dry Creek Dry Creek may refer to:
n. 1. A variety of black grape used to make red wine, notably in Bordeaux and the Napa Valley. 2. A dry red wine made from this grape. [French. and Zinfandel. Barefoot Cellars is making this transition as the company's sales are hitting record highs. Within the last 4 years, Barefoot Cellars has increased sales and production by an average of 20% per year in a challenged wine market, culminating in their most recent award of "Hot Brand" for 2004 by Impact Magazine. Barefoot Cellars California, Barefoot Reserve Sonoma County, Barefoot on the Beach and Barefoot Bubbly 100% Chardonnay Champagnes will be available through Republic Beverage in Dallas and Houston metros. If you have questions or would like to place an order you can reach them at 800-486-9374 in Dallas or 800-292-3303 in the Houston area. You can also call Block Distributing in San Antonio San Antonio (săn ăntō`nēō, əntōn`), city (1990 pop. 935,933), seat of Bexar co., S central Tex., at the source of the San Antonio River; inc. 1837. at 210-224-7531 or in Austin at 512-834-9742. If you would like more information about Barefoot Cellars wines, please visit their website at www.barefootwine.com, or call 800-750-8828. For additional information or a sample copy, contact: Dennis Johnson Persondata NAME Dennis Wayne Johnson ALTERNATIVE NAMES Dennis Johnson SHORT DESCRIPTION NBA basketball player DATE OF BIRTH September 18, 1954 PLACE OF BIRTH Compton, California DATE OF DEATH February 22, 2007 PLACE OF DEATH Austin, Texas Dennis Wayne Johnson Barefoot Cellars 707-753-0186 707-524-8001 DJ2@grapelinks.com www.barefootwine.com |
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