New Partnership Marks Next Chapter in 30-Year Relationship
July 21, 2025 — Breakthru Beverage Group, one of the leading beverage distributors in the United States and the largest broker in Canada, representing a portfolio of premier wine, spirits, beer and non-alcoholic brands, today announced an exclusive distribution agreement with Groth Vineyards & Winery in California. This expanded partnership extends a trusted 30-year relationship that exists across Florida, Maryland, Missouri, Nevada, South Carolina, Virginia and Washington, D.C. into Groth’s greatest legacy market—California.
“Our 30-year relationship with Breakthru gave us the confidence to take this next step in California, our largest and most historic market,” said Suzanne Groth, President and CEO of Groth Vineyards & Winery. “As we embark on Groth’s forty-third harvest, our focus is on crafting exceptional wines and getting them into the hands of those who appreciate them. As my father often says, making great wine is the most important job, but selling it allows us to keep investing in the vineyard and raising the bar. With Breakthru as our supplier and growth partner, we’re confident we can do just that.”
This strategic move reflects Groth’s commitment to thoughtful expansion and long-term brand stewardship, leveraging Breakthru’s strong presence and capabilities in the California market. As a family-owned winery rooted in the heart of Napa Valley’s Oakville AVA, Groth has earned national recognition for its sustainability practices, estate-driven winemaking and enduring legacy. Through Breakthru’s dedicated fine wine portfolio, ASPECT, and deep-rooted trade partnerships, the distributor is well-positioned to elevate Groth’s presence in one of the country’s most influential wine markets.
“Expanding our partnership with Groth Vineyards & Winery into California is a natural evolution of a relationship built on shared values, strong performance and an unwavering commitment to excellence,” said Adam Pizer, Senior Vice President, Business Development, Wine at Breakthru Beverage Group. “Suzanne and Dennis Groth have established a legacy of integrity and a deep commitment to crafting world-class Cabernet Sauvignon from the Oakville AVA. Their reputation for estate-driven winemaking across the portfolio makes them a standout in the fine wine category. Through ASPECT, we are proud to bring our market expertise, commercial capabilities and executional strength needed to support their continued success in California.”
About Breakthru Beverage Group
Breakthru Beverage Group is one of the leading beverage wholesalers in the United States and the largest broker in Canada, representing a portfolio of premier spirits, wine, beer, and non-alcoholic brands. Breakthru is family-owned and operates in 16 markets with more than $8.6 billion in annual sales and a team of nearly 10,000 dedicated associates. The company delivers world-renowned beverage brands to the doorsteps of North America’s retail, convenience, bar, and restaurant businesses, and has been named a “U.S. Best Managed Company” for four years in a row. For more information, visit www.BreakthruBev.com.
About Groth Vineyards & Winery
Dennis and Judy Groth made a life-changing investment in 1981 when they bought a vineyard on Oakville Cross Road, in the heart of Napa Valley, with hopes it would produce world-class Cabernet Sauvignon. It didn’t take long for their intuition to be proven right. Robert Parker of the Wine Advocate gave the Groth 1985 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon the distinction of being California’s first 100-point wine.
Today, with Dennis and Judy’s daughter, Suzanne Groth, as President & CEO, Groth sustainably farms two estates totaling 165 acres with the dual goals of producing the highest-quality, most elegant wines we can while caring for our estate for future generations. The winery produces critically acclaimed Cabernet Sauvignon, Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay.
Tastings are available Thursdays through Mondays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. by appointment. For more information visit Grothwines.com.