Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits Announces Expanded Distribution Agreement with Jackson Family Wines

MIAMI & DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits (Southern Glazer’s) –the world’s preeminent distributor of beverage alcohol – today announced an expanded distribution agreement with Jackson Family Wines, one of the most respected family-owned wine companies in the world.

Effective June 1, the expanded agreement adds Alaska, Illinois, and Kentucky to Southern Glazer’s existing distribution footprint for Jackson Family Wines, increasing the relationship to a total of 22 markets nationwide. Jackson Family Wines' portfolio includes flagship top-selling brands in America with Kendall-Jackson and La Crema, as well as Hartford Family Winery, Cardinale, Stonestreet Estate, Freemark Abbey, and Penner-Ash Wine Cellars, alongside international wineries including Tenuta di Arceno (Italy), and Giant Steps (Australia), among others.

“Jackson Family Wines has been a valued partner for many years, and we are proud to expand our relationship together,” said Mark Chaplin, President, Commercial Sales, Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits. “As family-owned companies with shared values, we are aligned in our commitment to excellence, innovation, and delivering exceptional experiences for consumers and customers alike. We look forward to building on our momentum together.”

Through this expanded agreement, Southern Glazer’s will continue to support Jackson Family Wines’ portfolio with its industry-leading sales expertise, best-in-class distribution capabilities, and data-driven commercial insights.

“Southern Glazer’s has consistently demonstrated a strong commitment to our business, our brands, and our long-term vision,” said JJ McCabe, Senior Vice President of Sales, United States, Jackson Family Wines. “Their national scale, deep market expertise, and customer relationships position us well to continue growing our presence and reaching consumers in meaningful ways.”

About Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits

Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits is the world’s preeminent distributor of beverage alcohol, building brands for moments that matter. The multi-generational, family-owned Company has operations in 47 U.S. markets and Canada, as well as brokerage operations through its Southern Glazer’s Travel Retail Sales & Export Division in the Caribbean, Central and South America. In 2026, Southern Glazer’s was recognized by Newsweek as one of America’s Greatest Workplaces for Culture, Belonging & Community. In 2025, Southern Glazer’s was recognized by Newsweek as one of America’s Greatest Workplaces for Diversity and America’s Greatest Workplaces for Women. Southern Glazer’s urges all retail customers and adult consumers to market, sell, serve, and enjoy its products responsibly. For more information visit www.southernglazers.com. Follow us on Facebook, X and Instagram @sgwinespirits.

About Jackson Family Wines

Jackson Family Wines is a family-owned wine business with a penchant for exploration. Founder Jess Jackson placed his faith in farming and a meticulous expression of wine with his first landscape-changing vintage in 1982, an ethos that chairman Barbara Banke, the Jackson family, and our employees continue to uphold to this day. The Jackson family’s collection of 40 wineries spans significant winegrowing regions, from California, Oregon, Washington, Canada, the UK, France, and Italy in the northern hemisphere, to Australia, Chile and South Africa in the southern half of the globe. Vineyard ownership and sustainable practices remain key to exceptional quality and artisan winemaking underscores a steadfast commitment to making wines of character and integrity. To learn more, visit www.jacksonfamilywines.com.