•Glen Rock, New Jersey’s Opici Wines & Spirits has announced Hubert’s Favorite One True Zin, a new organic wine. The release, named for company founder Hubert Opici, is sourced from Puglia, Italy and is certified organic, non-GMO, and vegan. It comes in at 14% abv and will retail for around $12 nationwide. According to the company, 50,000 bottles have been produced for the launch. In January, Opici Wines & Spirits aligned with RNDC in Florida, Texas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, New Mexico, and South Carolina, following the distribution giant’s purchase of Opici Family Distributing of Florida.
•New York-based importer Rosenthal Wine Merchant has taken on Incline Equity as a partner. Financials weren’t disclosed, but founder Neal Rosenthal noted that “Incline Equity’s powerful resources provide the additional muscle to expand our reach and to play an even more important role in the fine wine trade.” Rosenthal will continue to run day-to-day operations and portfolio develop