Brings full portfolio to Nebraska, North Dakota, and South Dakota
May 6, 2026 (Saint Paul, MN) — Johnson Brothers, a leading family-owned distributor of wine, spirits, and beer, today announced an expansion of its partnership with Jackson Family Wines, one of the most respected family-owned wine companies in the world. Effective June 1, Johnson Brothers will represent the full Jackson Family Wines portfolio in Nebraska, North Dakota, and South Dakota, building on its existing partnerships in Minnesota, Virginia, and West Virginia.
This expansion marks a significant step forward in the relationship between the two organizations and reflects a shared commitment to long-term growth, disciplined execution, and delivering exceptional results in the marketplace.
Jackson Family Wines’ portfolio includes iconic American wineries such as Kendall-Jackson, La Crema, Cambria, Freemark Abbey, Matanzas Creek, and Penner-Ash, alongside acclaimed international estates, including Tenuta di Arceno in Italy and Giant Steps in Australia. With a longstanding reputation for quality, innovation, and intentional brand building, the company has established itself as a leader across multiple wine categories and consumer segments.
“Jackson Family Wines represents the very best of family ownership, with an unwavering focus on quality, long-term brand building, and doing things the right way,” said Yale Johnson, President of Sales, Johnson Brothers. “The strength and diversity of their portfolio, combined with their disciplined approach to growing brands, makes them an exceptional partner. We’re proud to expand our relationship and look forward to building on our shared momentum across these markets.”
The addition of the full portfolio in these states further strengthens Johnson Brothers’ premium wine offering and reinforces the company’s continued focus on partnering with like-minded suppliers who value performance, accountability, and strong customer relationships.
“Johnson Brothers has been a strong partner, and we’re pleased to expand our relationship into Nebraska, North Dakota, and South Dakota,” said J.J. McCabe, Senior Vice President of U.S. Sales, Jackson Family Wines. “They have a solid track record of building brands thoughtfully and investing in long-term growth, and we look forward to continuing that work together in these markets.”
About Johnson Brothers
Johnson Brothers is a third-generation, family-owned wine, beer, and spirits distributor founded in 1953 by Lynn Johnson in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Guided by its founding values of work ethic, teamwork, excellence, innovation, passion, and integrity, 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 Jackson Family Wines
Jackson Family Wines is a family-owned wine business with a penchant for exploration. Founder Jess Jackson placed his faith in farming and a meticulous expression of wine with his first landscape-changing vintage in 1982, an ethos that chairman Barbara Banke, the Jackson family, and our employees continue to uphold to this day. The Jackson family’s collection of 40 wineries spans significant winegrowing regions, from California, Oregon, Washington, Canada, the UK, France, and Italy in the northern hemisphere, to Australia, Chile, and South Africa in the southern half of the globe. Vineyard ownership and sustainable practices remain key to exceptional quality and artisan winemaking underscores a steadfast commitment to making wines of character and integrity. To learn more, visit www.jacksonfamilywines.com.
