Each February and September, Trinchero Family Estates hosts its Heritage Month to highlight its family of brands. This month we’re excited to feature the following seven wines – and a spirit.

Avissi Prosecco
The name “Avissi” comes from the delightful fizzy sound the bubbles make as they happily rise in the glass, which releases a gorgeous bouquet of delicate floral notes and fruity aromas. Inviting fresh fruit flavors lead to a clean crispness on the palate and refined finish, making it the perfect match for a wide variety of cuisines and occasions.

Ceretto Arneis Blange

Crisp and bright, vibrant acidity and enticing aromas of green apple, Bartlett pear, and orange blossom intertwined with subtle hints of almond, this wine will pair well with a wide variety of food and is lovely on its own, by-the-glass on any occasion.

Echo Bay Sauvignon Blanc

With bright, pure flavors and a fun-loving personality, Echo Bay contains the spectacular natural beauty of New Zealand’s South Island. Zesty citrus aromas lead to layers of passionfruit, grapefruit and gooseberry flavors, followed by a clean, refreshing finish. It’s exquisite on its own or paired with lighter fare.

Neyers Carneros District Chardonnay

The aromas are immediately attractive with a lemon/lime zest quality and the flavors beckon you in with their softness and intrigue. It’s medium-to full-bodied with bright acidity, spiced apple flavors, and a subtle toasty component.

San Polo Rubio

Rubio has a brilliant ruby red color with purple hues. Intensely fruity aromas, with notes of cherry, violet, and black currant, followed by spicy notes. The sensations of berries and cherries, typical of the variety, give it great drinkability, in addition to considerable intensity and elegance. It is perfect by the glass, thanks to its versatility, and ideal for outdoor barbecues.

Vitiano Blanco

Produced in Umbria, Italy, Falesco’s Vitiano Bianco beautifully merges freshness and structure. Floral aromas meld with green apple and citrus notes, delivering a wine that is both crisp and harmonious. It epitomizes Central Italy’s prowess in crafting expressive white wines.

Vitiano Rosso

The wine has an intense red color with violet reflections. The aroma has fruity notes in great balance with the sweetness of the wood. The taste is strong, round, pleasant with a rich and harmonic finish.

Tres Agaves Blanco Tequila

Ideal for sipping or mixing, with a pleasant taste and silky texture that combines vibrant and sweet agave aromas with supporting notes of citrus, wild mint, and pear, typical of the Tequila Valley terroir.

Learn More About Trinchero Family Estates

If you wish to learn more about the varieties of wines and spirits offered by Trinchero Family Estates, please contact us today. We’re very excited to share this family of incredible wines with you and your team.

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Part of what makes autumn so special is its distinctive characteristics: colorful leaves, crisp air, and cozy fabrics are synonymous with fall. As summer fades and the leaves begin to change, so too should your wine cabinet. While summertime warrants light-bodied wines and can be chilled for added refreshment, autumn calls for warm flavor notes helping take the chill out of the air. Discover these five fall wines recommended by Columbia Distributing’s Wine & Spirits Team.

Charles and Charles Double Trouble Red Blend (Washington; ABV: 14.2%)

Double Trouble Red Blend is made of 58% Syrah and 42% Cabernet Sauvignon; with the Cabernet Sauvignon fermented whole berry, and the Syrah fermented largely whole cluster (with stems). It has notes of blackberry, white pepper, black licorice, and cocoa with hints of smoked meat.

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HopWTR is a non-alcoholic beverage that blends the refreshing qualities of sparkling water with the bold flavors of hops.

Overview

HopWTR was founded to provide a satisfying alternative that combines the crispness of sparkling water with the complex, hoppy flavors typically found in beers. This innovative approach caters to consumers who are looking for a flavorful, refreshing drink without the buzz.

Per HopWTR’s site, the blend includes adoptogens (ashwagagandha) to help moderate the body’s response to stress and nootropics (L-theanine) to help boost cognitive performance. Additionally hops have a natural calming effects thanks to their flavornoids and essential oils. It’s also packed with Vitamin C – and to make life all the sweeter, HopWTR is sugar free, keto and vegan friendly, and has zero calories.

Product Line and Flavor Profiles

HopWTR’s product line includes a variety of flavors, each infused with hops to deliver a distinctive taste experience. Available in 12oz cans.

Hop Flavored:

• Classic: packed with Citra, Amarillo, Mosaic and Azacca hops, delivering a piney, earthy flavor that reminds you of your favorite IPA.
• Double-Hopped: cold dry hopped and micro-filtered to deliver an extra bold and piney hop experience. Our OG blend was dry hopped with additional Mosaic hops to make it their hoppiest brew yet.

Fruit Flavored: all made with Citra, Amarillo, Mosaic and Azacca hops.

• Black Cherry
• Blood Orange
• Lemonade
• Lime
• Mango
• Peach
• Ruby Red Grapefruit

Variety Pack includes: Classic, Blood Orange, Mango, and Lime

Wondering what to stock in your cooler if you’re thinking about adding HopWTR to your portfolio? Start with the top three flavors in the PNW:

1. Ruby Red
2. Blood Orange
3. Peach

Each flavor is designed to be as versatile as it is delicious, making HopWTR a great choice for enjoying on its own or pairing with a meal.

Find HopWTR

HopWTR offers a sophisticated and satisfying alternative to traditional soft drinks and alcoholic beverages. It’s ideal for those who appreciate complex flavors, looking to reduce or skip alcohol consumption, or simply want a refreshing drink that stands out from the typical sparkling water options.

We proudly distribute HopWTR products throughout Oregon and Washington. Contact your local Columbia Distributing rep or office to add it to your portfolio or menu.

After spending seven years conducting research and development, Jason Momoa and Blaine Halverson, launched Meili (MAY-lee) Vodka in 2023. It’s a premium spirit known for its exceptional quality and a refined flavor, allowing it not only to be used in a cocktail but also sipped neat.

Origins and Production

With sustainability in mind, and being conscious of its carbon footprint, Meili Vodka is crafted using local grains and pure water from an ancient aquifer in Montana. And its only distilled once, incredibly unique for a vodka, however it results in its smooth, clean taste.

“It’s this beautiful water source that comes off this limestone shelf – 300-million-year-old aquifer. It looked like Avatar – I had never seen so much life at a water source, where there’s snow everywhere. We come to find what makes it so special is that there’s no sodium in that water. The salt is really what takes away some of the notes that you taste in that from our grains, and it’s high in calcium and sulfur. That’s what gives it that unique taste.” Jason Momoa

The bottles are 100% post-consumer recycled glass, meaning no two are the same. And in 2024 the bottles will be made in the USA, meaning Meili’s entire production will be US-based.

Flavor Profile and Tasting Notes

Meili Vodka is celebrated for its subtle vanilla notes and a hint of citrus and peppery spiciness, making it incredibly versatile. If not enjoying neat (suggestion: enjoy it room temperature), a popular choice is the classic with a Meili inspired name called Tana Mule:

**Ingredients:

•  2 ounces Meili Vodka
•  1/2-ounce lime juice (freshly squeezed)
•  4 ounces ginger beer
•  Ice
•  Lime wedge and mint sprig (for garnish)

**Instructions:

1. Fill a copper mug with ice.
2. Add Meili Vodka and lime juice.
3. Top with ginger beer and stir gently.
4. Garnish with a lime wedge and a mint sprig.

The Tana Mule combines Meili Vodka’s crispness with the spicy kick of ginger beer and the tang of lime, offering a refreshing experience that highlights the vodka’s smoothness. During its launch tour, bartenders opted to use Meili in margaritas, instead of tequila, to highlight its unique flavor profile.

Add Meili Vodka to Your Portfolio Today

With its growing popularity, and winning gold in several vodka and spirits world competitions, Meile Vodka continues to shine in the liquor market. Wish to learn more about Meili and our spirits portfolio? Contact your local Columbia Distributing rep or local office in Washington today.

Already well-known for its ready-to-drink cocktails, Straightaway entered the Amaro and liqueur space with its award-winning Accompani line. The name is derived from the words companion and accompany as a nod to enjoy in the company of others – although celebrating the end of the week with a well-made Spritz, while solo in the backyard, is a great option.

Accompani Amaros

Accompani was created by Straightaway for its canned cocktail line. Now, it offers these Amaros and liqueurs as an easy-going, reliable option to add depth and complexity to your cocktails.

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Colombia Distributing prides itself on employing motivated individuals like Alyosha Azure Schultz (Osha), who currently serves as the Canby Day Warehouse Manager. Osha’s duties include overseeing warehouse operations. This responsibility is critical to ensuring our partners receive their orders of alcoholic beverages and non-alcoholic products. Here, Osha provides insight as to what it has been like working for the premier distributor in Oregon and Washington for the past 18 years.

A Day in the Life

The duties of the day warehouse manager begin bright and early, according to Osha. “I start at 5 a.m. to check last night’s production and sales, check emails, and look at today’s staffing, schedule, and workload.”

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As summer winds down, it’s time to start thinking about thirst-quenching options for school lunches. Here are five great options to stock up for school – or work – lunches and to have on hand for after-school activities.

Overall Pick: Orofino Water

Simply put: Orofino is incredibly refreshing. Thanks to its stylish, environmentally friendly, resealable (and refillable) 16oz aluminum can, it’s quickly become a popular bottled water.

Orofino makes it easy to pack great-tasting water in school and work lunches and is a terrific grab-n-go option for after-school activities.

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Canned cocktails – also known as ready-to-drink (RTDs) cocktails – are a popular choice with consumers, thanks to being a convenient option no matter the activity. RTD cocktails allow consumers to not worry about stocking the bar cart, pre-mixing cocktails, or having to track multiple spirits and mixers when heading out for a picnic, tailgating, or other activity. It’s simply grab-and-go.

Need a little more convincing? A 2023 study by USD Analytics Research found “the global Canned Cocktails Market is one of the lucrative growth markets, poised to register a 17.6% growth (CAGR) between 2024 and 2030.”

Let Us Introduce You to Craftwell Cocktails

Craftwell Cocktails was created by 2 Town Ciderhouse, an award-winning cidery based in Corvallis, OR. Thanks to their deep knowledge and experience of crafting innovative ciders, the team experimented with various fruits and the fermentation process.

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Straightaway has perfected the art of the cocktail, allowing people to enjoy award-winning, ready-to-serve cocktails  in the ease of a can and bottle. Discover the variety of Straightaway that makes consumers say: “I.N.M.O.T.I.M.L!” ( I need more of this in my life!)

Straightaway’s Portfolio

Made in Portland, OR, Straightaway’s cocktails feature top-tier ingredients to ensure every cocktail is mixed just right. It’s not just the taste that makes Straightaway a step above. It’s the convenience of a ready-to-drink cocktail for any occasion.

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Summertime fun in the PNW ought to include wine on the go from Bandit Wines. Launched in 2003, Bandit Wines sprung from the idea that exploring the beautiful landscapes and wine go well together. From gathering around the campfire to beach days under the sun and any other type of summertime activity, Bandit boxed wine and other beverages are adventure-ready.

Bandit Wines Selection

Bandit Wines offers boxed wine and other beverages in different varieties. Beverage retailers in Oregon and Washington can find a vast selection of Bandit Wines products through Columbia Distributing:

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