HEALDSBURG, Calif., Oct. 13, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Thriving wine industry leader, Truett-Hurst, Inc. ("Truett-Hurst") of Healdsburg, California engaged Scott Stowe as National Sales Manager / Director of National Accounts in mid-September, 2014. Mr. Stowe joins Truett-Hurst as it builds business with national retail accounts across the U.S.

Scott Stowe's focus is managing Truett-Hurst's distribution network in the eastern U.S. and growing broad market business on and off premise in the region. He is tasked with expanding the company's presence in the on premise national account channel where he has significant experience and contacts.  In 2014 alone, Truett-Hurst has gained new listings in Safeway, Total Wine & More and Kroger.  Mr. Stowe will add momentum to national account sales efforts.

Mr. Stowe's focus brands are Truett Hurst's; Healdsburg Ranches, VML Wines, Bradford Mountain Estate, Paperboy, California Square, Wrapped for Any Occasion, and coming in spring of 2015, California Winecraft a line of single-serving ready-to-drink craft wine beverages in cans.

Mr. Stowe joins Truett-Hurst with over 2 decades of fine wine sales experience and a network of impressive national wine buyer relationships.  Just prior to joining the company he was Director of National On and Off-Premise Accounts for Mendocino Wine Company based in Ukiah, CA. Preceding Mendocino Wine Company, as Director of National Accounts for St. Supery Vineyards & Winery in Napa Valley, he grew national account depletions by 20%.  From the mid-90's to 2002 Stowe was engaged with Kendall-Jackson Wine Estates, working with Regal Wine Company in Northern California. There, he was promoted to California State Manager, followed several advancements including; District Manager, Area Manager and Region Manager in New York and New Jersey.

Jim Kopp, VP National Sales & Marketing Director for Truett-Hurst says, "Scott's experience and abilities are the perfect addition to our team. With Scott, we'll strengthen our existing relationships in distribution and further develop our reach into the on premise channel."

ABOUT TRUETT-HURST, INC.

Truett-Hurst, Inc. (NASDAQ: THST, www.truetthurstinc.com) is a holding company and its sole asset is the controlling equity interest in H.D.D. LLC., an innovative and fast-growing super-premium, ultra-premium and luxury wine sales, marketing and production company based in the acclaimed Dry Creek and Russian River Valleys of Sonoma County, California. Truett-Hurst, Inc. is headquartered in Healdsburg, California.

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