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ASC now distributing Peter Lehmann, Hess wines in China

Posted on | January 8, 2010 | No Comments

ASC Fine Wines has added Peter Lehmann and Hess wines to its portfolio in the Chinese mainland as of January 1, according to the company. ASC also includes the wine its Hong Kong and Macau portfolios. According to the company:

Through a loyal partnership with over 160 local grape growers, Peter Lehmann Wines has access to some of the finest of the [Barossa] region’s vineyards to produce wines that have seen the winery twice awarded the title International Winemaker of the Year (2003 and 2006 IWSC London)….

The Hess Collection Winery was founded by Swiss entrepreneur and noted modern art collector Donald Hess. True to his Swiss roots, Hess first purchased vineyards on the volcanic slopes of Mount Veeder, the highest appellation in the Napa Valley, in 1978, and first made wine under The Hess Collection Winery label in 1983.

Peter Lehmann and Hess were previously distributed by Torres.

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