For Immediate Release

Jan 31, 2012 (Vancouver, BC) –Appellation Wine Marketing is pleased to announce that effective immediately it has added Road 13 Vineyards to its roster of exceptional estate wine producers.

Appellation is operated by industry veteran Jim Williams, who notes “We’re very excited to work with Road 13 Vineyards and the Luckhurst family, whose commitment to producing premium- quality wines that express the special character of the Golden Mile Bench has resulted in them becoming one of the Okanagan’s most highly acclaimed wine producers. The addition of Road 13 serves to establish Appellation Wine Marketing as the go-to sales agent for premium British Columbia estate wines. We’re looking forward to introducing these wines to our customers, and working with the Luckhursts to develop their business over the long term.”

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About Road 13 Vineyards:

Owned by Pam and Mick Luckhurst since 2003, Road 13 Vineyards is an Okanagan sensation. Road 13’s wines express the special character of the South Okanagan’s renowned Golden Mile Bench. Their motto, “it’s all about the dirt,” reflects their belief that great wines start in the vineyard. The winery offers award‐winning wines in three distinct tiers: a rosé and red and white blends called Honest John’s; a varietal series of red and white wines under the Road 13 label; and a premium tier of small lots and blends called Jackpot.  In 2010 two premium blended wines were added, with great success:  Rockpile, a blend of red varieties; and Stemwinder, a blend of white varieties. Road 13 is located south of Oliver, BC on Road 13 off Highway 97. Open year round, the wine shop offers small lots and back vintages in addition to current releases.

About Appellation Wine Marketing:A leading distributor of premium British Columbia estate-grown wines, Appellation specializes in representing independent family owned and operated wineries. Current estates include Quails’ Gate, Burrowing Owl and Stoneboat Vineyards. In addition to its British Columbia producers, Appellation also represents independent wineries located in several of the world's premiere wine-producing regions.

For more information about:

Appellation Wine Marketing, contact Jim Williams at 604-328-0284 or jwilliams@appellationwine.ca.

Road 13 Vineyards, contact Donna Faigaux at 250-498-8330 or donna@road13vineyards.com.

To order wine, contact Appellation Wine Marketing at info@appellationwine.caor 1-877-374-8939.

www.appellationwine.ca                                    

www.road13vineyards.com

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