Francis Ford Coppola, proprietor of Inglenook, selected CVBG, Duclot and Maison Joanne to represent Inglenook internationally.
Previously Inglenook worked with importers in 25 countries throughout Europe and Asia.
Inglenook is the largest contiguous estate on Napa Valley’s famed Rutherford Bench, one of the region’s finest areas for producing spectacular Cabernet Sauvignon.
When Finnish sea captain and entrepreneur, Gustave Niebaum, founded the estate in 1879 he proclaimed that Inglenook would stand alongside the best wineries in Europe. Subsequent stewards John Daniel, Jr. and the Coppola family have preserved this legacy. Inglenook’s portfolio of award-winning wines has helped define and establish Napa Valley as a world-class wine region.
“We are honored to be represented by CVBG, DUCLOT and Maison JOANNE,” said Coppola. “Inglenook already enjoys a prominent reputation internationally, but working with these three prestigious négociants will significantly increase Inglenook’s international exposure.”
Inglenook’s 2014 Rubicon, 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon, and 2015 Blancaneaux will be available internationally in September exclusively through the three négociants.
“Inglenook is very well-known within specialized circles, however, by working with three of the most well-established Bordeaux négociant houses, we will be able to extend our reach even further,” said Todd DeVincenzi, President of Inglenook. “Very few American wineries are represented in this way, and there are great synergies within the négociants’ portfolios, which will benefit the wine world as a whole.”
Inglenook will continue working with other distributors throughout North America and Central America.