CRU Winery Announces Distributor Partnership with American Northwest Distributors

SOLEDAD, CA (April 7, 2026) – CRU Winery is proud to announce their new distributor partnership with American Northwest Distributors. This partnership will expand CRU Winery’s distribution into the Pacific Northwest while bringing highly acclaimed, single-vineyard wines from California’s Santa Lucia Highlands into ANW’s portfolio.

CRU Winery crafts wines from prestigious vineyards throughout the Central Coast with a focus on Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Rhône varietals. The winery has grown 438% since 2019, while expanding its distribution footprint both nationally and internationally. This new distribution partnership will bring its national distribution to 30 states.

“Expanding CRU Winery across the US and internationally has been a key part of our growth strategy,” said CRU Winery CEO Nathan Stern. “We are excited to partner with ANW to bring our highly acclaimed wines into the Pacific Northwest. With ANW’s impressive track record, commitment to excellence and investment in cutting-edge technology solutions, we are confident this partnership will continue CRU Winery’s year-over-year growth while introducing new consumers to our award-winning wines.”

In making the decision to bring CRU Wines into its portfolio, American Northwest Distributors CEO Anton F. Wright said, “CRU Winery’s single-vineyard approach to the Central Coast is exactly what Pacific Northwest buyers have been waiting for: wines with a clear identity and a story worth telling. We’re proud to bring them into ANW’s portfolio and introduce CRU Winery to the restaurants and retailers who built this market.”

The highly acclaimed wines from CRU Winery will be available at stores and restaurants in the Pacific Northwest beginning in April 2026.

ABOUT CRU WINERY
Deeply rooted in family & friends, CRU Winery sources fruit from some of the finest vineyards throughout the Central Coast of California. With a focus on Burgundian and Rhône varietals such as Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Syrah, CRU Winery crafts wines for quality, everyday drinking.

ABOUT AMERICAN NORTHWEST DISTRIBUTORS
American Northwest Distributors is the Pacific Northwest's leading independent wine and spirits distributor, serving Washington, Oregon, and Idaho. Local, human, and built on technology that gives our supplier and retail partners real visibility into their business, ANW partners with producers who are serious about building brands — not just moving cases.