Ackley Beverage Group, a family investment company for the Northwest wine industry, announced today that they are adding to their portfolio of wine brands with the launch of Cataclysm, a new collection of wines from Washington State.
"We have always had a deep respect for the Washington wine community," said Brandon Ackley, President of Ackley Beverage Group. "This is our home, and we are thrilled to now produce a wine made with grapes from the beautiful Columbia Valley."
Named after the cataclysmic ice age Missoula Floods that shaped much of the grape growing regions of Washington State, Cataclysm pays homage to the forces that gave rise to one of the most exciting wine regions in the world today. The inaugural release will feature three Columbia Valley wines; a Cabernet Sauvignon, Red Blend and Chardonnay.
All three of the Cataclysm wines were produced for national distribution and will be released next month.
Since 2016, Ackley Beverage Group has continued to grow its portfolio of wine companies. The company has helped Montinore Estate build upon its national notoriety with an expanded national sales team, professional services, and financial capital. Last year, Ackley Beverage Group launched a new luxury wine brand, Landlines Estates. The company currently farms over 200 acres of organic and biodynamic vineyards in Oregon's Willamette Valley and are currently developing another 177 acres in the Yamhill-Carlton AVA, including a 100-acre vineyard and multiple tasting rooms.
The investment group is actively seeking acquisition opportunities to expand their winery partners in Washington and Oregon.