Sonoma Cider Launches Draft, Adds “Killer” Brand Ambassador & Continues Distribution Expansion

May 22, 2014, Healdsburg, CA – Sonoma Cider is pleased to announce the launch of its draft portfolio

of three ciders and the company’s first official brand ambassador, Ronnie Vannucci,

Jr., drummer for American rock band, The Killers. Additionally, Sonoma Cider continues to sign

distribution partners, having recently completed agreements with Republic National Distributing

in Texas, Southern Wine and Spirits in Nevada, Click Wholesale in Washington State and

Advintage Distributing in South Carolina.

According to Cidermaster and CEO, David Cordtz, "The hard cider category continues to grow

rapidly, and we are excited to support this movement with expanded market coverage and our

draft ciders. The association with Ronnie, a Las Vegas native, who has been an enthusiastic

supporter of our mission, will give us a terrific boost as we enter the Nevada market and help us

connect with like-minded music fans across the country.”

VP Sales Fred Einstein noted, “Sonoma Cider on draft provides a unique on-premise

experience and trial opportunities for new consumers. Kegs are now available in California

including San Mateo, Marin, San Francisco, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, Sonoma and

Ventura; plus Portland, Oregon and Seattle, Washington. In time, draft will become available in

Sonoma Cider’s wider distribution network, which now totals 27 distributors in 17 markets.”

Sonoma Cider is available in both 5.16 gal. and 15.5 gal. kegs in each of three flavors: The

Hatchet blends sweet and tart apple varietals to ideal effect; The Pitchfork is apple based,

infused with essence of pear; and the Anvil spikes apple cider with a measure of barrel-proof

bourbon flavor. Sonoma Ciders are certified USDA organic, made with all-natural, gluten-free

ingredients and distinctive proprietary flavors. Trade support materials include custom tap

handles, proprietary pint glasses, coasters and metal signage.

Trellis Growth Partners, LLC | P.O. Box 532 | Camas, WA 98607

360.210.5551(tel.) | www.trellisgrowthpartners.com

For Immediate Release:

Trellis Growth Partners for Sonoma Cider

[email protected] | 415-283-7830

Current additional distribution markets include the following: Hensley & Company in Arizona;

Elite Brands in Colorado; Savannah Distributing in Georgia; Louis Glunz Beers in Illinois;

Cavalier in Florida, Indiana and Ohio; Beer House Distributing in Kentucky; Imperial Beverage in

Michigan; Bernick’s in Minnesota; Melitas Beverage in Oregon and Southeast Washington

State; and Johnson Brothers in Wisconsin. Sonoma Cider’s California agreements include

Bay Area Distributing in Alameda and Contra Costa; Craft Beer Guild in San Diego; Eagle

Distributing in Sonoma, Mendocino, Lake, and Marin counties; Figueroa Mountain Brewery

in Santa Barbara; Foothill Distributing serving Siskiyou, Shasta, Tehama, Butte, and Trinity

counties; Haralambos Beverage in Los Angeles; Markstein Beverage in Sacramento; Matagrano

in San Francisco and San Mateo; North California Distributing in Sierra, Yuba, Placer, El Dorado

and Alpine; North Coast Mercantile in Humboldt and Der Norte counties); and V. Santoni &

Company in Yolo.
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