After the Smashing Success of RED Splash, St. Francis Winery Introduces the Launch of WHITE Splash

(December 6, 2011 New York, NY) - In response to the popularity of RED Splash, St. Francis has released WHITE Splash, beginning with the 2010 vintage that reached stores and restaurants this past September in select markets. A national release of WHITE Splash is set to follow in 2012. Distributed by Kobrand Wine & Spirits, WHITE Splash is a superior wine blend of four different white varietals at a suggested retail price of $9.99.

“With the success of RED Splash, it was fitting for a white blend to be created. Since 1971, St. Francis has pioneered California winemaking and it’s an exciting time to make California appellation blends that deliver high quality winemaking at a palatable price and are easy to like and easy to buy,” says St. Francis Winery CEO Christopher Silva.

Using carefully selected fruit from California’s top appellations, St. Francis WHITE Splash is a lively blend of Gewurztraminer, Malvasia Bianca, Viognier, and Pinot Grigio. Each varietal contributes distinctive qualities to this fun, approachable wine and gives aromas of lychee fruit, jasmine and honeyed citrus with flavors of peach, honeydew, mango and green apple. WHITE SPLASH is bright and fruit forward with natural crisp acidity. It is easy to enjoy on its own or paired with food such as salads, chicken, or fish. Blended and fermented in 100% stainless steel to preserve the fruit’s fresh flavors and aromas, WHITE Splash has a juicy mouth-feel and zesty finish. Partial malolactic fermentation gives this wine a delightfully soft texture.

St. Francis Winery                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  For over 35 years, St. Francis Winery in Sonoma has hand-crafted fruit forward, luscious and full-bodied wines from superior mountain and valley vineyards in Sonoma County's best appellations. While most renowned for its red varietals, including its Zinfandel (all old vines 60 - 110 years old), Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon, St. Francis also produces a noteworthy Chardonnay. St. Francis Sonoma County wines are bursting with flavor and are recognized globally for outstanding quality and great value.

Kobrand Corporation                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     Kobrand Corporation was founded in 1944 and to this day remains one of the few family-owned wine and spirits companies. Kobrand's portfolio of wine and spirits was meticulously selected according to a single, unerring principle: quality. This continued focus has made the Kobrand name synonymous with wines and spirits of the highest caliber for 60 years. Kobrand is the exclusive agent for an outstanding selection of fine wines and spirits that include Maison Louis Jadot Burgundies, Champagne Taittinger, Bouvet, St. Francis Winery and Vineyards, Sequoia Grove, Cakebread Cellars, Benziger Family Winery, Domaine Carneros, Caposaldo, Cabreo, Michele Chiarlo, Nozzole, Pighin, Tenuta di Salviano, Sassicaia, Abadia Retuerta, The Fladgate Partnership of Ports, Craggy Range and Wild Rock.

For additional information, contact:                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Katarina Maloney, Kobrand Public Relations Manager                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         (212) 692-4715 kmaloney@kobrand.com

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