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.”

To learn more, visit ourladyofguadalupe.com.

About Oxford Street Merchants

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.