Expanded agreement also include eight additional states
April 16, 2026 (St. Paul, MN) — Johnson Brothers today announced the expansion of its partnership with Stoller Wine Group, adding distribution across nine markets effective April 1.
Under the expanded agreement, Johnson Brothers will represent Stoller Wine Group’s full portfolio in Indiana, Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, Texas, West Virginia, and Wisconsin. The partnership builds on a long-standing relationship in Minnesota, where the two companies first partnered and have continued to grow together.
“Stoller Wine Group has built an exceptional portfolio of brands with strong consumer recognition and momentum,” said Yale Johnson, President of Sales, Johnson Brothers. “We’re proud to expand our partnership across these markets and look forward to continuing to grow the business together through disciplined execution and strong in-market support.”
“As we continue to grow the Stoller Wine Group and integrate Elouan into our family of brands, having the right partners in place matters,” said Gary Mortensen, President, Stoller Wine Group. “Johnson Brothers shares our mindset, and together we’re positioned to outpace the competition.”
About Johnson Brothers
Johnson Brothers is a third-generation, family-owned wine, beer, and spirits distributor founded in 1953 by Lynn Johnson and led today by brothers Michael and Todd Johnson. Guided by its founding values of integrity, innovation, teamwork, and excellence, the company partners with top-tier suppliers to deliver a world-class portfolio and exceptional service to customers across 25 states. The company was recognized by Newsweek as one of America’s Most Trustworthy Companies for three consecutive years (2023–2025). Learn more at johnsonbrothers.com | LinkedIn | Instagram.
About Stoller Wine Group
The Stoller Wine Group has earned a reputation as one of Oregon’s most dynamic family of wineries by thinking and acting differently than our peers. Our success begins with a bold vision to build a company that will last for 200 years, set by our late founder and Dayton, Oregon native, Bill Stoller.
Founded in 1993, our collection of family-owned brands includes Stoller Family Estate, Chehalem Wines, Chemistry, Stoller Swing, History, Elouan, and Canned Oregon. We take pride in our B Corp, LIVE, and Salmon-Safe certifications, knowing that we back our values with actions when it comes to our commitment to our land, wines, and community. With every step forward, we are building a lasting impact on the wine industry and the world. Home to the world’s first LEED Gold-certified winery, our dedication has led us to be perennially honored as one of Oregon’s most admired companies by the Portland Business Journal, 10Best Tasting Rooms by USA Today Readers’ Choice, and a Top Workplace recipient by The Oregonian.
For more information and our commitment to crafting world-class wines sustainably, please visit our website at stollerwinegroup.com.
