Joel Gott Wines is known for creating expressive wines sourced from high-quality ingredients. However, the brand’s mission goes beyond satisfying tastebuds. Its Gott for Good partnership with Feeding America demonstrates the company’s commitment to giving back and helping put an end to food insecurity in the United States.
Feeding America: An America Where No One Is Hungry
Hunger is a complex issue. Nutritious food is necessary for survival and all deserve access tohealthy meals. . Unfortunately, that’s not the current reality. Approximately 47 million people in the U.S. are food insecure, meaning they don’t know where their next meal will come from. This year, one in 10 individuals, including one in eight children, will struggle with food insecurity.
Founded in 2010 by Lee Larsen and Aaron Sarnoff-Wood, 2 Towns Ciderhouse has grown into an internationally awarded cidery. Based in Corvallis, Oregon, using Northwest apple farms, and locally sourced ingredients whenever possible, 2 Towns takes its cidermaking seriously by honoring traditions and its community, while having a lot of fun creating innovative products.
2 Towns Ciderhouse’s Top Ciders in the PNW
2 Towns’ portfolio is full of amazing ciders. If you’re unsure where to start while updating your inventory or menu, we recommend the following:
BrightCider: the Flagship cider is radiant and balanced, and made with Newtown Pippin apples, the pioneer variety that defined the Northwest cider palate. (ABV: 6%)
Cosmic Crisp: Made with a blend of fresh-pressed Cosmic Crisp® and Northwest apples, this cider shines like starlight while bright, fruit-forward aromatics collide with a high-acid profile for a truly heavenly experience. (ABV: 8%)
Made Marion: Ripe and juicy, uniting Northwest apples with whole locally grown Marionberries, a crown jewel of all blackberry varieties and an Oregon staple. (ABV: 6%)
Pacific Pineapple: Juicy and tropical, made with ripe Costa Rica golden pineapples and fresh-pressed Northwest apples. Received a Bronze medal at the 2024 Great American Beer Festival. (ABV: 5%)
Sidekick (NA Cider): After fermentation, the alcohol is gently removed until it reaches less than 0.5% AB. The newly dealcoholized cider is finished and blended to create a crisp, clean cider. Available in two flavors: Cosmic Crisp and Pacific Pineapple.
What is a Cosmic Crisp®?
The Cosmic Crisp® apple is a delicious result of 20 years of study and research by Washington State University’s world-class tree fruit breeding program. Bred by WSU researchers, Cosmic Crisp® brand apples are a cross between Enterprise and Honeycrisp apples.
Large, round, crisp, and super juicy, these bi-color apples have a rich red that almost sparkles with starburst-like lenticels—which is where the name “Cosmic” comes from. The natural balance of acid and sugar in Cosmic Crisp® apples gives them an unmatched sweetness, making them perfect for snacking, baking, and entertaining.
2 Towns Ciderhouse has proprietary use of these apples and are the star in their Cosmic Crisp® cider line, which includes the following year-round flavors: Original, Raspberry, Blueberry, and Tropical.
Learn More about 2 Town Ciderhouse with Columbia Distributing
For our readers who wish to find 2 Towns locally: please visit 2 Towns Ciderhouse’s website and use their product location finder; or ask your local beverage retailer, including restaurants and bars, to add it to their next order with us.
Watch our video featuring Aaron Sarnoff-Wood, 2 Towns co-founder, and learn about its humble origins, Cosmic Crisp®, and why he thinks Oregon’s Willamette Valley is an incredible location for their cidery. The video can be found on: Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, and YouTube.
Ménage à Trois Wines is known for its innovative blends and willingness to step outside the box. The boldly curious brand has pushed boundaries to create products that are as playful as its founders. Discover more about this brand and its top-selling wines in the Pacific Northwest from our Wine & Spirits Team at Columbia Distributing, serving Oregon and Washington.
Ménage à Trois Selection
Ménage à Trois is credited with creating and defining the premium Red Blend category, elevating the brand to iconic status. While this category may be what the brand is widely known for, it’s not the company’s only area of expertise. Ménage à Trois offers a wide selection of premium wines, including reds, whites, rosé, and sparkling options.
One of the most rewarding aspects of being a leader is the opportunity to give back to the communities that support our business. Jeff Lyons, Regional General Manager at Columbia Distributing, serving Oregon and Washington, knows this well. Lyons has been with Columbia Distributing for 39 years and currently oversees operations at the Springfield and Medford branches. Here, Lyons discusses our recent partnership with Pabst Brewing to serve universally beloved members of the community – our pets.
Bringing Smiles and Wagging Tails Throughout Springfield
Columbia Distributing proudly serves beverage retailers, restaurants, bars, and other venues where alcoholic beverages and non-alcoholic products are sold. Out of the Springfield and Medford branches alone, Columbia Distributing serves 1,800 customers and about 850 customers, respectively. To say Columbia Distributing can have an impact on these communities is an understatement.
Fireball Whisky needs no introduction. The brand describes its fierce taste as standing face-to-face with a fire-breathing dragon who just ate a whisky barrel full of spicy cinnamon. Fireball products from Sazerac are made with real, natural cinnamon, making them the perfect option for any occasion.
Two Fireballs, One Great Taste
There are two different Fireballs: Fireball Whisky (ABV: 33%) and Fireball Cinnamon (ABV: 16.5%). The difference between the two is Fireball Whisky is a spirit-based 66-proof product, whereas Fireball Cinnamon is a malt-based 33-proof product.
With the spooky season already upon us, Rogue Ales & Spirits’ Dead Guy Ales are a great addition for any Halloween – or fall – celebration. Discover more about the Dead Guy Ales from the Beer Team at Columbia Distributing, a premier beverage distributor in Oregon and Washington.
Dead Guy Ales
Rogue, a pilar in Oregon’s beer industry started brewing Dead Guy Ale for nearly 35 years..
This annual celebration is the perfect opportunity to highlight the craftsmanship of innovative cideries and hard cider brands. Learn about various hard cider options carried in Oregon and Washington by Columbia Distributing.
2 Towns Ciderhouse (Oregon)
Founded in 2010, 2 Towns Ciderhouse is well-known for producing high-quality products made from 100% fresh-pressed Northwest apples, sourced exclusively from local Oregon and Washington farms. The independently owned and operated hard cider beverage manufacturer continues to develop and evolve its operation in innovative ways to produce premium products, such as:
Fall is the perfect time of the year to sample whiskeys as the days get cooler. Columbia Distributing’s Wine & Spirits Team shares their recommendations for whiskeys to sample this upcoming autumn season.
2BAR
More than a century ago the Kaiser family settled in South Texas and established the 2BAR Ranch. Since then, five generations of Kaisers have ranched the land under the 2BAR brand. In 2012, Nathan Kaiser opened 2BAR Spirits in Seattle. And it’s one of two distilleries that’s entirely grain-to-glass, meaning everything from milling the grain through bottling is done on-site.
BuzzBallz is reinventing happy hour with fun, innovative cocktails for folks to enjoy. With a unique look and great taste, BuzzBallz products make it easy to host – toss them in an ice-filled container or in the fridge – at parties, tailgating, and any other gathering, large or small. Guests can easily grab their favorite, give it a shake, and enjoy (glassware optional).
Need a little more convincing? BuzzBallz is the #1 selling single-serving, ready-to-drink (RTD) cocktail brand (187mL-200mL) * – and continues to gain popularity.
Columbia Distributing is proud to be recognized as a premier beverage distributor, supplying top brands to retailers throughout Oregon and Washington. We’ve earned our outstanding reputation through the hard work and dedication of our employees, like delivery driver Darrell McCoy. This role is vital to the success of Columbia Distributing and its partners. Here, McCoy details what makes working here special.
The Role of a Delivery Driver at Columbia Distributing
Columbia Distributing leans on the roles of several individuals, who all play a part in providing the premium quality service we’re known for. Among the most pivotal roles at the company is that of delivery driver. Our business partners rely on our drivers so they can continue operating efficiently and meet their goals.
