June 10, 2026 (Saint Paul, MN) — Johnson Brothers today announced the expansion of its partnership with Round Pond Estate into additional markets across the country, further strengthening the winery’s national reach and continued growth momentum.
Johnson Brothers currently represents Round Pond Estate in Iowa and Minnesota, with the expanded agreement now including Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Indiana, Nebraska, North Dakota, Rhode Island, South Dakota, and Texas.
The partnership includes the acclaimed Round Pond Estate portfolio, along with Kith & Kin, the winery’s approachable Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay recognized for their quality and everyday appeal.
“We are excited to continue growing our partnership with Round Pond Estate and expanding these exceptional brands across additional Johnson Brothers markets,” said Ryan Schwartz, President of Luxury, Johnson Brothers. “Round Pond and Kith & Kin continue to resonate with consumers, and we look forward to building on the strong momentum behind both portfolios.”
Founded by the MacDonnell family, Round Pond Estate is recognized for its estate-grown wines and dedication to sustainable farming and premium winemaking in the heart of Rutherford, Napa Valley. Kith & Kin has quickly become a standout brand for consumers seeking approachable luxury and everyday Napa Valley enjoyment.
“We are thrilled to begin this new chapter with Johnson Brothers and Johnson Brothers/Maverick,” said Miles MacDonnell, Second-Generation Owner, Round Pond Estate. “As a family-owned winery, it was important to find a like-minded distributor whose goals and values aligned with ours. In the Johnson Brothers family, we found a partner who understands the importance of building and evolving a multi-generational business while maintaining our original tenets of quality and sustainability. Their stellar reputation for high-touch service and deep market expertise makes them the ideal partner to champion our wines and drive our growth nationwide.”
This expansion reflects Johnson Brothers’ continued focus on building premium wine partnerships and delivering strong execution for suppliers across its national network.
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 Round Pond Estate
Located in the heart of Napa Valley, Round Pond Estate is a family-owned and operated winery dedicated to producing world-class wines and artisanal foods. With a passion for sustainability, hospitality, and excellence, Round Pond Estate crafts wines that celebrate the land, the people, and the traditions that make Napa Valley one of the world’s premier wine regions. Learn more at RoundPond.com.
