
González Byass USA, the U.S. subsidiary of wine producer González Byass, headquartered in Jerez de la Frontera, Spain, announced it united with Carolina Wine Brands USA. Effective July 18, Carolina Wine Brands joined the existing portfolio of González Byass USA, led by CEO Andrew Sinclair. Mark Raymond, Vice President of National Sales at Carolina Wine Brands, joins González Byass USA as Commercial Director, along with other key commercial personnel from Carolina Wine Brands. González Byass USA is an exclusive national importer of a select portfolio of international fine wines and spirits, including the González Byass family-owned brands. Carolina Wine Brands USA was established as a U.S. subsidiary of storied Chilean producer Viña Santa Carolina, which was founded in 1875. The Carolina Wine Brands additions to the González Byass USA portfolio include Santa Carolina, Viña Ochagavía, Viña Casablanca, Finca El Origen Cantine Spinelli, Gianni Gagliardo, Tenuta Garetto, Villa M, Conte Brandolini d’Adda, Le Ragose and Château Saint-Roch.