The Winebow Group, a US importer and distributor of fine wines and craft spirits, has announced today that it has acquired Seattle, Washington-based Noble Wines for an undisclosed amount.
The companies will combine their efforts in Washington and Idaho, and operate as Noble Wines, a member of The Winebow Group. The move will boost the group’s distribution network in the two states, taking its overall coverage up to 19 states, it said. Noble Wines co-founders Chuck Marush and Greg Nelson would remain with company to manage day-to-day operations, The Winebow Group added.
The Winebow Group president and CEO David Townsend said: “It is with great pleasure that I welcome Noble Wines to our family. Chuck Marush and Greg Nelson, who founded Noble in 1988, have been our partners for over 25 years. They have created an excellent organisation that fosters the fine wine culture and dedication to customer service that are at the core of our business. We are thrilled to expand our distribution network to the Northwestern United States and look forward to working with the talented team at Noble to further grow their operations in the Washington and Idaho markets.”
Noble Wines co-founder Greg Nelson said: “When Chuck and I decided that it was time to transition our business, we immediately determined that The Winebow Group was the natural choice. Over the years, David Townsend and his team have been wonderful partners who share our commitment to quality and the highest standards. As privatisation has resulted in profound changes to our industry here in Washington, our alliance with The Winebow Group will give us the platform and flexibility to actively manage these changes and successfully grow.”
And Chuck Marush added: “Joining The Winebow Group family through this acquisition represents a terrific opportunity for our employees. Noble and the entire team will benefit from an expanded offering of exceptional wines and spirits, increased levels of service and coverage, and improvements to systems and infrastructure. This partnership will allow us to honour our obligations to both suppliers and staff at the quality level that they have known throughout our history.”
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