July 15, 2025 (Portland, OR & Sonoma County, CA) — Union Wine Company, the Oregon producer behind Underwood, Kings Ridge, Amity Vineyards, and Christopher Michael Wines, has appointed Regal Wine Company as its distributor for California, effective July 14, 2025.
From bottle to can to zero-proof, Underwood has spent twenty years widening the welcome mat for Oregon wine. Founded in 2005, Union Wine Company has established itself as a leader in accessible, high-quality Oregon winemaking, championing the state’s renowned Willamette Valley terroir while breaking traditional wine industry barriers. The company made history as the first to successfully package premium Oregon wine in cans with Underwood, revolutionizing how consumers experience Pacific Northwest wines. As a certified B Corporation since 2022, Union Wine Company demonstrates its commitment to social and environmental responsibility while maintaining its focus on crafting easy-drinking, hard-working wines that showcase Oregon’s exceptional grape-growing regions.
“Regal’s deep grasp of brand Oregon and the Jackson family’s commitment to responsible winegrowing align perfectly with our values and give our Oregon wines statewide reach in America’s largest wine market,” said Ryan Harms, founder and president of Union Wine Company.
Regal Wine Company will manage the full Union portfolio in California with exclusive representation covering statewide availability in both on-and off-premise channels. The portfolio includes:
- Underwood – Oregon wines bottled since 2006, now America’s #1 premium canned wine
- Kings Ridge – Flagship Willamette Valley Pinot Noir & Pinot Gris since 1991
- Amity Vineyards – A Willamette Valley trailblazer established in 1974
- Underwood Non-Alcoholic – Oregon grapes. Zero alcohol. Maximum you
- Christopher Michael Wines – Value-driven wines from Oregon and Washington, since 2009, in both bottles and cans
“Union Wine Company set the standard for making high-quality Oregon wine accessible,” said Matt Conneely, senior vice president and general manager, Regal Wine Company. “As a wine company deeply committed to sustainability, we’re proud to partner with Union to deepen their reach across California.”
About Union Wine Company
Born in Oregon in 2005, Union Wine Company champions easy-drinking, hard-working wines for everyday moments. The portfolio spans Underwood, the nation’s canned-wine trailblazer; Kings Ridge; Christopher Michael Wines, centered on Washington’s Horse Heaven Hills; and the historic Amity Vineyards estate. Every bottle, can, and zero-proof pour carries one promise: Pacific Northwest quality, zero pretense. Certified B Corp since 2022. Dive in at unionwinecompany.com or Amityvineyards.com
About Regal Wine Company
Founded in 1993 by Jess Jackson and Barbara Banke of Jackson Family Wines, Regal Wine Company is a leading California-based distributor known for its commitment to premium, family-owned, and artisanal wine and spirits brands. Headquartered in Sonoma County, Regal serves the entire state with a team of more than 200 professionals and a portfolio rooted in quality, storytelling, and service. For more information, visit regalwineco.com.
