June 13, 2025 (Larkspur, CA) — O’Neill Vintners & Distillers, a Licensed B Corp firm, has appointed Breakthru Beverage Group as its new distribution companion in California, efficient August 1, 2025. The choice follows the exit of Republic Nationwide Distributing Firm from the California market and represents a strategic transfer to make sure continuity, service excellence, and long-term alignment in one of many nation’s most essential wine markets.
“We’re grateful that our longstanding partnership with Breakthru allowed us to considerably increase our partnership,” mentioned Jeff O’Neill, Founder & CEO of O’Neill Vintners & Distillers. “As we start our new chapter with Breakthru Beverage Group in California, we’re centered on guaranteeing a seamless transition rooted in operational excellence, shared values, and an unwavering dedication to our prospects.”
“The expanded partnership with O’Neill Vintners & Distillers and Breakthru represents a deepening of a powerful, well-established relationship,” mentioned Adam Pizer, SVP Wine Enterprise Improvement at Breakthru Beverage Group. “We’re enthusiastic about what we will obtain collectively in California.”
O’Neill Vintners & Distillers partnership growth additional strengthens the strategic relationship with Breakthru Beverage Group, now representing the corporate in 16 key markets throughout the nation. “Breakthru has constantly proven a deep understanding of our enterprise, our manufacturers, and the requirements we set for execution and repair,” O’Neill continued. “Our work collectively has delivered spectacular outcomes, and we’re assured this similar degree of partnership and efficiency will profit our prospects and commerce companions in California.”
On the nationwide degree, no different modifications are deliberate throughout the US. Ron Mertz, SVP Business Technique at O’Neill, shared “It’s vital that we stay carefully aligned with our essential wholesale companions as we proceed to develop. We worth {our relationships} with these organizations deeply and are dedicated to working collaboratively to assist our prospects and the commerce with consistency, care, and integrity.”
As a Licensed B Company, O’Neill Vintners & Distillers is guided by a perception that enterprise can—and may—be a pressure for good. Mertz added, “Whether or not you’re a distributor, a retailer, or a buyer, our dedication is similar: we put relationships first and our choices are made with a long-term view towards high quality, service, and sustainable impression.”
About O’Neill Vintners & Distillers
O’Neill Vintners & Distillers, a Licensed B Company, is a family-owned, vertically built-in wine and spirits firm devoted to crafting distinctive wines and spirits whereas setting a brand new normal for sustainability within the business. Based in 2004 by visionary Jeff O’Neill, the corporate has emerged as a real chief in environmental stewardship—proving that scale and sustainability can go hand in hand. O’Neill has earned a few of the highest honors within the subject, together with B Corp Certification, Regenerative Natural Licensed® standing, and the celebrated Inexperienced Medal Chief Award from the California Wine Institute. These accolades mirror not solely a deep dedication to regenerative farming and climate-smart practices, but in addition a daring imaginative and prescient for the way forward for wine and spirits. With vineyard estates in Sonoma and Paso Robles and a vineyard facility in Parlier, O’Neill’s various portfolio contains Ram’s Gate Vineyard, Robert Corridor Vineyard, Line 39, Wines of Substance, FitVine Wine, Harken Chardonnay, Rabble Wine Firm, Charles Woodson’s Intercept, No. 209 Gin, and BrandyLab. To study extra, go to www.ONeillWine.com.
