Delicato Family Wines, the sixth-largest wine supplier in the United
States, said it signed a long-term agreement with Pernod Ricard Winemakers to become exclusive importer of Stoneleigh in the United States and Caribbean. Based in Marlborough, Stoneleigh is the No. 1 wine brand in New Zealand and sold more than 794,000 9-liter cases globally in 2019.
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“Stoneleigh is a global wine brand with a pedigreed history in Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc and an established track record of strong consumer appeal,” commented Chris Indelicato, CEO of Delicato Family Wines. “The addition of Stoneleigh to our Transcendent Fine Wine portfolio diversifies Delicato’s range of ultra-premium and luxury offerings, and provides Delicato with a powerful entry point into the fast-growing New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc category,” he continued.
According to IRI, Sauvignon Blanc is the fastest-growing varietal in the U.S., up 29% in dollar sales over the last 26 weeks.