By Deborah Jackson, editor National Liquor News
Accolade Wines has launched a new fine wine business, Distinction Wines, representing brands from Australia, New Zealand and Italy in the on-premise market nationally, from this month.
Distinction Wines comprises a portfolio of wines from key premium regions across the three countries, including South Australian Hardys and Grant Burge Wines; Tasmania’s House of Arras and Bay of Fires; Leasingham from the Clare Valley; and Western Australian brands, Houghton and Brookland Valley.
The New Zealand and Italian offering includes wines from Kim Crawford, Mud House, Terra Sancta and Canti.
Mark Craig, national business manager, Distinction Wines, is confident the offering will be a great step for its portfolio of wines.
“It’s an exciting time for these world class brands, being part of a standalone and unique offering, as they will now have dedicated focus to grow in the on-premise market and we believe there is tremendous scope to do so,” said Craig.
Distinction Wines is partnered by One Source, a full service logistics solution geared to meet the specific needs of the on-premise channel.