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PRESS RELEASE
Barefoot® Cellars Forms State-Wide Distribution
Alliance with J. Lewis Cooper in MI.
SANTA ROSA, Calif.
Feb. 23, 2004--Grape Links, Inc, producer of Barefoot Cellars wines,
has appointed J. Lewis Cooper their new distributor in the state
of Michigan. This will give the Barefoot Cellars brands full state-wide
distribution.
J. Lewis Cooper Co. of Dearborn, MI is "thrilled to represent
a hot-selling popular national brand like Barefoot Cellars wines,"
said Ernie Almeranti, VP Sales. J. Lewis Cooper started with only
one employee in 1946, and is now the largest wine wholesaling organization
in the state of Michigan. Built on a foundation of honesty, hard
work, fair dealing and good service, this company has grown strong
from its humble beginnings.
"J. Lewis Cooper's
market knowledge and commitment to service are what make them a
perfect fit for Barefoot Cellars," said Aaron J. Fein, Grape
Links' Director of Business Development. Within the last 4 years,
Barefoot Cellars has increased sales and production by an average
of 20% per year in an erratic economy and a challenged wine market.
Barefoot Cellars
has been producing wines of exceptional value since 1986. The cornerstone
of the winery's business is its velocity-priced wines from California
that retail under $10. These wines won over 300 medals last year
and received outstanding quality accolades from some of the biggest
publications in the wine industry. Wine Enthusiast named Barefoot
Bubbly Brut 100% California Chardonnay Champagne as one of the top
100 wines of the year at $7.99.
Barefoot Cellars
also produces a Sonoma County Reserve line of wines retailing under
$20 that include: Russian River Valley Pinot Noir and Chardonnay,
Alexander Valley Sauvignon Blanc, Merlot, and "Impression"
Meritage, as well as Dry Creek Valley Cabernet Sauvignon and Zinfandel.
All of the Barefoot
Cellars California, Sonoma County and Sparkling wines will be available
through J. Lewis Cooper Company. If you have questions or want product
delivered in MI please call 800-686-8466. If you would like more
information about Barefoot Cellars wines, please call 800-750-8828.
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