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Trinchero Family Estates (TFE) has expanded its luxury import portfolio by partnering with notable Spanish producers Finca Allende, Finca Nueva, Quinta Sardonia and Terras Gauda, as their exclusive import, distribution and marketing representative in the United States. The addition of the four Spanish estates to the TFE imports portfolio is an important one, as the size of the Spanish still wine category in the US is now worth over 200 million dollars, bolstered by substantial growth on-premise. As the largest family-owned winery in Napa Valley, Trinchero Family Estates continues to expand its portfolio of 50+ brands with a strategic focus on luxury and family-owned wineries.

Ménage à Trois — the wine brand widely credited with creating the wildly popular $10 California Red Blend category — continues its winning streak with Luscious Pinot Noir ($14 SRP) and Lavish Merlot ($12 SRP). These bold new releases aim to round out the wine brand’s leadership in the top four red varietal wine type categories by capturing the $1 billion Pinot Noir category and the $700+ million Merlot category.

ST. HELENA, Calif., August 28, 2018 – Sutter Home Family Vineyards, a longtime champion in the fight against breast cancer, announced today the winery’s renewed commitment to fighting breast cancer with the 18th annual Sutter Home for Hope campaign beginning Sept. 1. As one of America’s first wine companies to make a commitment to breast cancer research, treatment and education, Sutter Home has contributed more than $1,335,000 to the cause over the past 18 years. 2018 marks the fifth year of Sutter Home for Hope’s partnership with National Breast Cancer Foundation, Inc.®.

In celebration of their 70th winemaking anniversary this year, Trinchero Family Estates has announced the release of Trinchero: Family, Wine, and The American Dream, published by Chronicle Books. The book recounts the Trinchero family history as they grew from humble beginnings to become one of the largest family-owned, Napa Valley-based wine and spirits companies in the United States.

Trinity Oaks wines and Trees for the Future nonprofit today announced that they are projected to plant 20 million trees in their tenth year of partnership. To date, the winery and nonprofit organization have partnered to plant nearly 19 million trees, and are on track to reach 20 million trees by July 2018.

Bandit Wines, the “Go Explore” wine brand, today announced a $50,000 donation to the National Park Foundation, the official nonprofit partner of the National Park Service. The funds, in accordance with Bandit Wine’s commitment to outdoor exploration, support the National Park Foundation’s efforts for #FindYourWay, celebrating the 50th anniversary of the National Trails System and Wild & Scenic Rivers System. In honor of #FindYourWay, the National Park Foundation is raising funds for priority projects that protect and enhance these important places and build awareness of the rich educational and recreational opportunities that rivers and trails offer.

NapaLearns, a non-profit dedicated to improving learning outcomes in Napa Valley’s public schools, received a $1 million gift from Trinchero Family Estates in support of its programs in math, computer science, and career readiness.

The gift will be made in a single payment, and it represents the second time that Trinchero Family Estates has made a $1 million investment in NapaLearns, the organization said in a news release.

Sutter Home Family Vineyards, a longtime champion in the fight against breast cancer, announced today the winery’s renewed commitment to fighting breast cancer with the 17th annual Sutter Home for Hope campaign. As one of America’s first wine companies to make a commitment to breast cancer research, treatment and education, Sutter Home has contributed more than $1,250,000 to the cause over the past 17 years. 2017 marks the fourth year of Sutter Home for Hope’s partnership with National Breast Cancer Foundation, Inc.®.

“Ménage à Trois Decadence promises to be the portfolio’s most lavish, over-the-top Cabernet Sauvignon yet, and it delivers.” said Mark Dunlea, senior marketing director for Ménage à Trois wines. “Luxurious, rich and seductive, the seventeenth addition to the Ménage à Trois family aims to please.” Bold and boundless as the name suggests, full-bodied Ménage à Trois Decadence boasts uniquely rich, red berry flavors and aromas with a soft, round mouthfeel and a smooth, chocolatey finish.

ST. HELENA, Calif., July 19, 2017—Trinchero Family Estates (TFE) has transitioned all of its energy use to Deep Green 100% renewable energy across all of its facilities in Napa County, CA. The move by the organization to convert all electric power across all aspects of the business represents an important commitment to clean energy by the Napa Valley’s largest wine company. The size and scale of Trinchero’s operations and the investment required for the transition establish TFE as a leader in renewable energy among Napa Valley wineries.