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Quintessential acquires accolade’s us wine brands
Napa-based importer Quintessential Wines has acquired all of the American wines within Accolade’s portfolio, including Geyser Peak, for an undisclosed sum.
According to the drinks business
As part of the deal, which comes into play on 1 August, Quintessential will take ownership of four Accolade brands: Napa-based Geyser Peak and Atlas Peak, and Outlot and XYZin from Sonoma. In May Quintessential became the exclusive US importer of several Accolade wine brands.
“It is an honor to procure such a prestigious and historic portfolio of wines, including the iconic Geyser Peak,” said Dennis Kreps, co-owner of Quintessential.
“As Geyser Peak enters its 140th anniversary this year, our main focus will be in growing its footprint and continuing to restore the wine to its former glory.”
Founded in 1880, Geyser Peak is one of California’s most recognised wine brands in the US.
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