Andrew Peller Limited and Wayne Gretzky Estate Winery Form Joint Venture
28 Octubre 2011 - 3:07PM
Marketwired
Andrew Peller Limited (TSX:ADW.A)(TSX:ADW.B) and Wayne Gretzky
Estate Winery today announced a strategic alliance to accelerate
the growth of Wayne Gretzky Wines across Canada.
"We are extremely delighted to partner with Wayne and the entire
Gretzky family to expand the growth of this iconic brand in
Canada," said John Peller, President and CEO, Andrew Peller
Limited. "Our families share the same commitment to quality,
community and our country and we look forward to building on the
great success their wine business has enjoyed in Canada and taking
it to even more Canadian wine enthusiasts."
Wayne Gretzky Estate Wines was established in 2007 and has
garnered international, Canadian and Ontario wine awards. A portion
of proceeds from the wine sales goes directly to the Wayne Gretzky
Foundation supporting less fortunate youth with the opportunity to
experience the sport of hockey.
"My family and I are excited about partnering with Andrew Peller
and moving into the next phase of growth for our wines," said Wayne
Gretzky. "We want to thank everyone at Creekside and in Niagara who
were instrumental in creating Wayne Gretzky wines and contributed
to our success. We look forward to bringing our finest Canadian
vintages to even more consumers," he added.
Andrew Peller Limited celebrates its 50th anniversary this year
and is proud to be recognized as the country's largest
Canadian-owned producer of quality wine.
Andrew Peller Limited ('APL' or the 'Company') is a leading
producer and marketer of quality wines in Canada. With wineries in
British Columbia, Ontario, and Nova Scotia, the Company markets
wines produced from grapes grown in Ontario's Niagara Peninsula,
British Columbia's Okanagan and Similkameen Valleys, and from
vineyards around the world. The Company's award-winning premium and
ultra-premium VQA brands include Peller Estates, Trius, Hillebrand,
Thirty Bench, Crush, Sandhill, Calona Vineyards Artist Series, and
Red Rooster. Complementing these premium brands are a number of
popularly priced varietal wine brands including Peller Estates
French Cross in the East, Peller Estates Proprietors Reserve in the
West, Copper Moon, XOXO, and Croc Crossing. Hochtaler, Domaine
D'Or, Schloss Laderheim, Royal, and Sommet are our key value priced
wine blends. The Company imports wines from major wine regions
around the world to blend with domestic wine to craft these
popularly priced and value priced wine brands. With a focus on
serving the needs of all wine consumers, the Company produces and
markets premium personal winemaking products through its
wholly-owned subsidiary, Global Vintners Inc., the recognized
leader in personal winemaking products. Global Vintners distributes
products through over 250 Winexpert and Wine Kitz authorized
retailers and franchisees and more than 600 independent retailers
across Canada, United States, United Kingdom, New Zealand, and
Australia. Global Vintners award-winning premium and ultra-premium
winemaking brands include Selection, Vintners Reserve, Island Mist,
Kenridge, Cheeky Monkey, Ultimate Estate Reserve, Traditional
Vintage, and Artful Winemaker. The Company owns and operates more
than 100 well-positioned independent retail locations in Ontario
under the Vineyards Estate Wines, Aisle 43, and WineCountry
Vintners store names. The Company also owns Grady Wine Marketing
Inc. based in Vancouver, and The Small Winemaker's Collection Inc.
based in Ontario; both of these wine agencies are importers of
premium wines from around the world and are marketing agents for
these fine wines. The Company's products are sold predominantly in
Canada with a focus on export sales for our icewine products.
Andrew Peller Limited common shares trade on the Toronto Stock
Exchange (symbols ADW.A and ADW.B).
Contacts: Andrew Peller Limited John E. Peller President &
CEO 905-643-4131
Andrew Peller (TSX:ADW.A)
Gráfica de Acción Histórica
De May 2024 a Jun 2024
Andrew Peller (TSX:ADW.A)
Gráfica de Acción Histórica
De Jun 2023 a Jun 2024