Columbia Distributing’s W&S Biz Offers “Greatest Growth Potential”

Dear Client: In 2018, Pacific Northwest-based beer distributor Columbia Distributing made its first direct foray into wine and spirits by agreeing to take over Constellation Brands' wine and spirits portfolio in addition to beer in Washington and Oregon [see WSD 05-03-2018]. Just last month, Columbia secured distribution rights for Treasury Wine Estates' portfolio in Oregon. Your editor recently sat down with Columbia chief Chris Steffanci to discuss their growing wine and spirits portfolio.WINE AND SPIRITS GROWTH POTENTIAL. Currently, wine and spirits are