Johnson Brothers is pleased to announce an expanded partnership with HiteJinro to now include the state of Indiana. Prior to this agreement, Johnson Brothers represented the portfolio in Minnesota, Hawaii, and North Dakota and recently expanded into Nevada.
“We are pleased to be expanding with Johnson Brothers in the state of Indiana,” said Tae Kim, Sales and Marketing Manager for Jinro America. “Our expanded partnership with Johnson Brothers now covers five markets, and we’re thrilled that their uppermost commitment to executional excellence will be further applied to our brands.”
The Hite and Jinro portfolios include such internationally recognized brands as Jinro Soju and Flavored Soju, Hite Extra Cold Beer, Terra Beer, and more.
“We are thrilled to further expand our relationship with HiteJinro and further build upon the momentum of one of the best-selling spirit brands in the world,” said George Marsden, Chief Commercial Officer for Johnson Brothers. “The increasing popularity of Soju and Flavored Soji presents a tremendous opportunity for our teams and company.”
Johnson Brothers announced today that it has expanded its partnership with Maisons Marques & Domaines (MM&D), the U.S. subsidiary of Maison Louis Roederer.
The two new additional markets include Nebraska and South Dakota. These two states join existing partnerships in Minnesota, North Carolina, North Dakota, and Wisconsin. Johnson Brothers’ luxury organization, Oxford Street Merchants, will manage the expanded six-state alignment.
“We are pleased to expand regionally our longstanding and fruitful relationship with Johnson Brothers, a company sharing similar family values and leadership ambitions,” said Frédéric Bernabeu, Vice President of Sales. “This joint strategic decision between our two dynamic organizations points to a successful future together as well as for the iconic brands we represent.”
“We are honored to expand our decades-long partnership with Maisons Marques & Domaines and apply our unwavering commitment to executional excellence and brand stewardship in these two new markets,” said Yale Johnson, Vice President of Johnson Brothers, who leads Oxford Street Merchants. “Complete with some of the industry’s most iconic brands, the Maisons Marques & Domaines portfolio speaks for itself and aligns perfectly with our mission to represent items of the highest quality and authenticity in the luxury category.”
Johnson Brothers is pleased to announce it is expanding its partnership with Trinchero Family Estates across the Midwest into Indiana, Nebraska, and South Dakota, effective July 1. Prior to this agreement, Johnson Brothers represented the portfolio in Iowa, Minnesota, North Carolina, North Dakota, and West Virginia.
Dave Derby, Trinchero Family Estates Senior Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer, commented, “As the category and the industry continue to evolve, developing partnerships with the right wholesalers in the right markets is critical. Our partnership with Johnson Brothers is integral to the continued growth and success of Trinchero Family Estates.”
The Trinchero portfolio boasts a mix of industry-leading staples and up-and-coming lines, from its core wines, including Sutter Home, Ménage à Trois, SEAGLASS, and Joel Gott Wines to its growing Spirits & Specialty Beverage division with popular products like Tres Agaves Tequila and Mixers, and Hanson of Sonoma Vodka.
“We are pleased to build upon our decades-long partnership with Trinchero as we expand our footprint into more Midwest markets,” said George Marsden, Johnson Brothers Chief Commercial Officer. “Like Johnson Brothers, Trinchero has been a strong, family-owned company for more than 70 years, and we look forward to helping elevate their business even more with focused attention and resources.”
Johnson Brothers is pleased to announce it will expand its partnership with Rémy Cointreau to include all of Wisconsin, effective July 1. Prior to this agreement, Johnson Brothers represented the portfolio in Iowa and select Wisconsin markets, adding Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Nebraska in 2022.
“Expanding our footprint with Johnson Brothers to include all of Wisconsin furthers the partnership we extended into Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Nebraska one year ago,” said Nicolas Beckers, President & CEO Americas at Rémy Cointreau. “We are confident this expansion strengthens our potential for success in these key markets.”
The Rémy Cointreau portfolio crosses many important spirits categories and segments, including Rémy Martin Cognac, The Botanist Gin, Bruichladdich Single Malt Scotch, and Cointreau Liqueur.
“Growing our partnership with Rémy Cointreau to include the entire state of Wisconsin better positions us to build upon the strength of their elite portfolio,” said Mark Hubler, President & CEO of Johnson Brothers. “Rémy is world-renowned for their exceptional spirits, and we are excited about our shared vision for future growth.”
Johnson Brothers is pleased to announce, after a rigorous request for proposal process, it will expand its partnership with Deutsch Family Wine & Spirits and extend representation into Wisconsin, effective June 1. Prior to this agreement, Johnson Brothers represented the portfolio in Minnesota, Hawaii, North Carolina, North Dakota, South Dakota, and West Virginia.
“We are thrilled to continue to grow our partnership with Johnson Brothers,” said Peter Deutsch, CEO of Deutsch Family Wine & Spirits. “The Johnson Brothers team has continually proven their commitment to performance and execution across the entire Deutsch Family portfolio, and we are excited for our continued shared success.”
The Deutsch Family portfolio includes industry-leading brands, such as Josh Cellars, Josh Cellars Reserve, [ yellow tail ], Gray Whale Gin, Redemption Whiskey, and, most recently, Cantera Negra Tequila.
“We are delighted to expand our already strong partnership with Deutsch Family Wine & Spirits into Wisconsin,” said Mark Hubler, President and CEO of Johnson Brothers. “Our demonstrated success with these brands across other U.S. markets is a testament to our passion for the Deutsch Family portfolio, and we are excited to expand our footprint with this innovative, family-owned partner.”
Johnson Brothers announced today it has been named one of the 2023 Most Trustworthy Companies in America.
This recognition is presented by Newsweek in partnership with Statista, Inc., a leading market and consumer data provider, who evaluated the business practices and relationships of 3,100 U.S.-based companies with revenues over $500 million. In the food and beverage category, there were 46 winners, with Johnson Brothers being the only beer, wine, and spirits distributor recognized.
“Being recognized as one of the most trustworthy companies in America reinforces our commitment to live the values that have defined our culture since 1953,” said Mark Hubler, Chief Executive Officer and President of Johnson Brothers. “We are especially proud of this award because it embodies what we strive to be for our team members, customers, and supplier partners.”
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Oxford Street Merchants, a luxury subsidiary of Johnson Brothers, today announced its partnership with wine icon Dave Phinney to exclusively introduce Our Lady of Guadalupe, or “OLG,” across 13 U.S. markets.
In 2015, Phinney first set his eyes on a property just outside the Central Coast town of Lompoc, California, where the combination of sandy, silica-rich soil and the cool, windy climate produce Pinot Noir and Chardonnay grapes unlike anywhere else in the world. In 2021, he decided to make his own wine from the Our Lady of Guadalupe Vineyard, giving him complete control of the vineyard and cellar.
“We spared no expense planting Our Lady of Guadalupe, so much so that we even found corners to be uncut; it is probably the most thought through vineyard out there,” said Phinney. He spent two years feeding the soil to revive the earth of the once-abandoned row crop farm before planting a single vine. OLG is the only project in the United States where Phinney produces wine from a vineyard he owns.
“I can’t think of a better way to introduce our enhanced commitment and capabilities in the luxury category than this partnership with Our Lady of Guadalupe,” said Yale Johnson, Vice President of Johnson Brothers, who leads Oxford Street Merchants. “Dave has a long history of creating iconic and impactful brands, and we’re elated to deploy our result-orientated Oxford Street Merchants team to drive execution.”
The 2021 vintage of 100% OLG Pinot Noir will be available for purchase in Florida, Hawaii, Indiana, Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska, Nevada, North Carolina, North Dakota, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Virginia, and Wisconsin.
“We are thrilled to partner with Oxford Street Merchants and the Johnson family,” Phinney said. “Their commitment to execution and brand-building make them the perfect partner to help us share this passion project with consumers.”
Oxford Street Merchants is an organization of Johnson Brothers, a leading wine, beer, and spirits distributor in the United States, focused on luxury spirits and estate wines. Its dedicated, knowledgeable, and accredited team members bring a passion for brand stewardship and storytelling, ensuring each encounter leaves the customer with an unparalleled luxury experience. Committed to executional excellence and standards of performance, Oxford Street Merchants combines innovation and analytics to drive results. Its name pays homage to 43 Oxford Street, the Saint Paul, Minnesota building where Lynn Johnson founded the third-generation, family-run business.
Johnson Brothers is pleased to announce an expanded partnership with Zing Zang, LLC, effective April 1.
Prior to this agreement, Johnson Brothers represented Zing Zang mixers in West Virginia and North Carolina and its mixers and RTDs in Minnesota. With this new agreement, Johnson Brothers’ reach will now include mixers and RTDs in Virginia, North Dakota, and South Dakota.
“We are thrilled to expand our partnership with Zing Zang,” said Mark Hubler, President and CEO of Johnson Brothers. “Their innovative portfolio is resonates strongly with consumers, and we are excited to grow their business even further with the additional products.”
Zing Zang’s Bloody Mary Mix first hit the shelves in 1997 and quickly rose to become the nation’s top-selling bloody mary mix. Zing Zang’s portfolio includes a variety of all-natural mixers as well as several ready-to-drink (RTD) cocktails.
“Johnson Brothers has consistently proven they will deliver in helping us achieve our sales and distribution goals,” said Brent Albertson, CEO of Zing Zang. “We are pleased to expand our footprint with them across these new markets and look forward to continued growth in Mix and Prepared Cocktails.”
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About Zing Zang
Zing Zang® is the leading and fastest growing non-alcoholic cocktail mix brand in the U.S. The company markets a complete line of premium-quality mixers including the leading Bloody Mary Mix in the U.S., and a naturally crafted line-up of Margarita, Sweet & Sour, Strawberry Margarita-Daiquiri and Piña Colada Mixes, which contain no high fructose corn syrup, no preservatives, and no artificial dyes. Zing Zang recently introduced a line of ready-to-drink (RTD) canned cocktails, using the Zing Zang award-winning mixes and premium spirits, which include Bloody Mary, Blazing Bloody Mary, Margarita, Mango Margarita, and Bourbon Whiskey Sour. Zing Zang is available nationwide in over 200,000 retail and on-premise locations. The company was founded in 1997 and is based in Chicago, Illinois. For more information, please visit www.zingzang.com.
With the continued growth of the ultra-premium business, Johnson Brothers today unveiled its new luxury wine and spirits organization, Oxford Street Merchants.
The inspiration behind the name is 43 Oxford Street, the address in Saint Paul, Minnesota, where founder Lynn Johnson first opened his doors for business at Johnson Brothers in 1953.
“Over the past 70 years, we have worked relentlessly to establish ourselves as the best executing distributor in the country,” said Yale Johnson, Vice President of Johnson Brothers, who will oversee the new organization. “Our mission at Oxford Street Merchants is to bring that same focus, tenacity, and commitment of executional excellence to the luxury category.”
Oxford Street Merchants will expand on Johnson Brothers’ current Epiphany division with its committed, passionate, and accredited team members transitioning into new roles for the organization. The enhanced team will provide dedicated coverage and accountability against targeted accounts to drive results for its luxury wine and spirits supplier partners.
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About Oxford Street Merchants
At Oxford Street Merchants, we provide access to some of the most coveted luxury spirits and estate wines in the industry. Our dedicated, knowledgeable, and accredited team members bring a passion for brand stewardship and storytelling ensuring each encounter leaves the customer with an unparalleled luxury experience. Committed to executional excellence and standards of performance, Oxford Street Merchants combines innovation and analytics to drive results. Oxford Street Merchants is an organization of Johnson Brothers, a leading wine, beer, and spirits distributor in the United States. Its name pays homage to 43 Oxford Street, the building in Saint Paul, Minnesota where Lynn Johnson founded the third-generation, family-run business.
The inspiration behind the name is 43 Oxford Street, the address in Saint Paul, Minnesota, where founder Lynn Johnson first opened his doors for business at Johnson Brothers in 1953.