Accolade Wines announced that it has entered into a national strategic alignment with Republic National Distributing Company (RNDC), the second largest beverage alcohol distributor of premium wine and spirits in the United States. This partnership will expand Accolade Wines’ availability in the United States to include 24 states and the District of Columbia.

Giesen 0% of New Zealand, a global premium brand in alcohol-removed wines, announced the release of Giesen 0% New Zealand Riesling, the newest addition to its non-alcohol range. 

Organic wine brand Avaline, from co-founders Cameron Diaz and Katherine Power, announced the release of its very first Cabernet Sauvignon.

Gnarly Head announced the release of two limited-edition Grateful Dead-themed wines in partnership with iconic American rock band the Grateful Dead. 

Sonoma-Cutrer, a brand of Brown-Forman Corp., announced the release of 2019 Grand Brut Rosé, part of its highly anticipated annual Winemaker’s Release.

The Prisoner Wine Co. announced its growing brand portfolio with the launch of Blindfold. Blindfold is the fourth brand under The Prisoner Wine Co. portfolio. 

Miami and Los Angeles-based Fun Wine announced that Christina Aguilera joined the team as Chief Culture Officer. Working alongside the company’s Founder and CEO, Joe Peleg, Aguilera also will help Fun Wine continue its global expansion across Europe and Asia, it says.

Josh Cellars is diversifying its portfolio with two new varietals: Bourbon Barrel Aged Zinfandel and Buttery Chardonnay.

Los Angeles-based Riboli Family Wines, a family-owned company founded in 1917, announced the creation of AVANTI, a new division dedicated to a portfolio of ultra-premium and luxury wine brands from France, Italy, New Zealand and other regions.

The Wine Group announced the launch of Lemonade Stand at Main & Vine, a new line of wines blended with natural flavors of freshly-squeezed lemonade and ripe sun-kissed fruit, it says.