Press Release:
COLUMBIA DISTRIBUTING COMPLETES OREGON AND WASHINGTON TRANSACTION WITH RNDC, EXPANDING TOTAL BEVERAGE PORTFOLIO
WILSONVILLE, Oregon (June 30, 2026) – Columbia Distributing today announced it has completed its transaction with Republic National Distributing Company (RNDC) for certain wine and spirits distribution rights in Oregon and Washington.
New supplier sales start July 1st, adding meaningful scale to Columbia’s spirits and wine portfolio across both states. Customers will now have broader access to leading brands through Columbia’s best in class sales, delivery, merchandising, and account execution capabilities across Oregon and Washington.
“This is an important step forward for Columbia and for the supplier and customer partners we serve across our territory,” said Chris Steffanci, Chief Executive Officer of Columbia Distributing. “Our focus has been on making this transition the right way — with discipline, care, and a strong commitment to continuity. We are excited to welcome these brands and support them through Columbia’s well established total beverage route to market across Oregon and Washington.”
The new portfolio represents approximately 850,000 additional cases across Oregon and Washington, including roughly 500,000 cases of wine and 350,000 cases of spirits, with spirits volume confined to Washington given Oregon’s status as a control state. The transition includes a strong group of supplier partners across premium and luxury wine, spirits, sake, imported wine, craft spirits, and mixers.
Among the suppliers joining Columbia’s portfolio are brands such as Chopin, Duckhorn Wine Company, Holladay Distilling, JFC International, King Estate, Kobrand, Mingle Mocktails, Mr & Mrs Ts, Oliver Winery, Sagamore, SakeOne, Santa Margherita, Sugarlands Distilling, Union Wine Company, Waterloo Gin, Willamette Valley Vineyards, William Grant & Sons, and others.
“This transaction gives Columbia more ways to support customers, more opportunities to grow with suppliers, and more tools for our teams to win in the market,” Steffanci added. “It also reinforces the strength of our total beverage model at a time when scale, service, execution, and channel expertise matter more than ever.”
Columbia and RNDC continue to work toward a separate Alaska transaction, which is structured differently and is expected to close at a later date. The Alaska portion of the transaction has not yet closed, and additional details will be shared as those plans are finalized.
“Our immediate focus is on a strong Oregon and Washington launch,” Steffanci said. “At the same time, Alaska remains an important part of our broader Pacific Northwest strategy, and we look forward to continuing that work with RNDC and the Alaska team.”
Columbia appreciates the partnership of RNDC, its supplier partners, customers, and teammates throughout the transition.
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