Charleston, SC (October 7, 2024) – Total Beverage Solution is excited to announce the acquisition of three wine brands from Vintage Wine Estates (VWE): Layer Cake, Cartlidge & Browne, and Tamarack Cellars. The acquisition expands TBS portfolio of premium wine brands it owns or exclusively represents that includes Kono, Lapis Luna, Parducci, Colombo, San Felice, Leonard Kreusch, and others. “We are thrilled to welcome these brands to the TBS family,” said Dave Pardus, CEO of Total Beverage Solution. “They complement our existing portfolio well, and each have unique value propositions for our wholesaler and retail customers.” The TBS portfolio now exceeds 4 million cases on an annualized basis across its beer, wine, and spirits portfolio.
Layer Cake is known for its bold, fruit-forward wines sourced from prestigious growing regions, notably Northern California, Argentina, Australia, and Italy. This global brand offers a diverse range of varietals, including Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz, and Malbec. Known for its approachable yet luxurious style, Layer Cake has gained a loyal following among wine enthusiasts who appreciate wines with character, quality, and depth, making it an excellent complement to TBS’s growing portfolio.
Cartlidge & Browne, with a legacy of delivering exceptional value wines from California’s top wine regions, adds a winemaking heritage to TBS’s offerings. Cartlidge & Browne believe in a hands-on approach, meticulously selecting grapes from diverse terroirs that showcase the best of California’s viticultural regions since 1980. The brand offers classic varietals like Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Cabernet Sauvignon, each known for its balanced and accessible wines.
Tamarack Cellars, founded in 1998, is a boutique winery based in Walla Walla, Washington, and is known for its small-lot wines, including its renowned Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Red Blends. The winery is celebrated for its commitment to producing expressive wines that showcase the unique terroir of the Pacific Northwest.
Total Beverage Solution (TBS) is a sales, marketing, and logistics company that provides beverage alcohol brands from around the world access to the U.S. and select international markets. Founded in 2001 and based in South Carolina, TBS’ mission is to develop outstanding, authentic beer, cider, wine, and spirits brands into category leaders in the U.S.
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