NAPA, California, March 28, 2008 - Foster's Wine Estates announced that it has
entered into an agreement with Wattle Creek Winery to market and sell their
wines in the United States, effective March 1, 2008. Foster's will focus on Wattle
Creek's Mendocino Sauvignon Blanc and "Triple Play" Mendocino Rhone Blend.
The agreement compliments an existing relationship between Foster's and
Wattle Creek owner Chris Williams to market and sell his premium grape-based
Boomerang Vodka, imported from Australia. The Wattle Creek wines will be
aligned with Foster's Beringer Estates (BE) portfolio selling team, who also
represent Boomerang Vodka.
Established in 1994 by native Australians Chris Williams and his wife Kristine,
Wattle Creek Winery is situated on a 56-acre property in Alexander Valley in
northern Sonoma County, California. Michael Scholz, Wattle Creek winemaker,
describes the wines as "Australian essence combined with the California style."
Wattle Creek Winery has a tasting room at Ghirardelli Square in San Francisco.
Foster's Wine Estates Americas, is the premium wine portfolio owned by
Foster's Americas, a regional division of Foster's Group of Australia. With a
proud history that dates back to the 1800's and marked by the highest
commitment to quality products and strong business returns, Foster's Wine
Estates produces and markets an international portfolio of highly respected
branded wines from iconic estates like Beringer Vineyards and Chateau St. Jean
in California, Penfolds, Rosemount and Wolf Blass in Australia, Castello di
Gabbiano in Italy, and Matua Valley in New Zealand. Many of these estates
were founded by pioneers in their regions and continue to craft wines at the
forefront of quality, innovation and regional expression. More information can be
found at www.fosterswineestates.com.
