Pelican Brands to Launch 90+ Rated Agoston Spanish Reds Throughout US
Pelican Brands announced today that it will launch its Agoston wine brand across the U.S. in 2011.

CARMEL, IN, February 22, 2011 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Pelican Brands announced today that it will launch its Agoston wine brand across the U.S. in 2011. Bodegas Virgen del Aguila, the Spanish wine cooperative confirmed Pelican Brands has been named the exclusive U.S. importer of Agoston wines effectively immediately.

J. Smoke Wallin, Chairman & CEO of Pelican Brands, said, "When we first tasted Agoston, we could not believe the quality. Year after year Agoston has been receiving 90+ points in the Penin Wine Rating Guide (Spain's equivalent to Robert Parker ratings). We are excited to bring this amazing wine at an affordable price to every region of the United States."

Pelican Brands will launch both Agoston's Red Blends - a Garnacha & Syrah and a Tempranillo & Cabernet -beginning in March.

"Spain has long produced beautiful yet accessible wines. With these wines typically retailing for $5-$7.49 per bottle, we are delighted to bring such a combination of exceptional quality and amazing value to our customers," said Art Massolo, EVP Business Development at Pelican Brands.

"We were immediately impressed with the knowledge, drive and 'can do' approach of the entire Pelican team," said Jose Maria Andres, CEO of Bodegas Virgen del Aguila co-operative. "We are proud to have the opportunity to work with Pelican Brands for the important U.S. market."

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