Minnesota’s Johnson Brothers has announced it is expanding its distribution footprint into West Virginia through a joint venture with Mountain State Beverage. Mountain State Beverage has the largest distribution reach in the state, covering 55 counties. Its wine portfolio includes 2,300 wines and includes the likes of Trinchero Family Estates, E&J Gallo, and Jackson Family Wines among several others.

“Johnson Brothers is going to help us take things to a whole new level,” says Mountain Beverage managing partner Scott Parkes. “I’m excited about the opportunity for growth for our employees, customers, and suppliers.”

“We are extremely proud to be partnering with the Rucker family,” says Johnson Brothers CEO Michael Johnson. “They’ve built a very strong company and we hope to make it even better by adding even more focus, attention, and resources.”