Pasternak Wine Imports Becomes Sole U.S. Agent and Importer for Vignobles Guy Saget - the Leading Premium Loire Valley Winery

HARRISON, N.Y., March 30 /PRNewswire/ -- Pasternak Wine Imports, (PWI) one of the nation's leading importers of fine wines from around the world, and Vignobles Guy Saget, from France's Loire Valley, announced today the appointment of PWI as their sole U.S. Agent and Importer.

Vignobles Guy Saget, an 8th Generation Family owned Loire Valley winery, is the leading premium Loire Valley producer of Sancerre and Pouilly Fume. The company's six estates span approximately 360 ha of vineyard, produces 4 million bottles a year of highly acclaimed Loire Valley Estate wines. Pasternak will be focusing on the estate wines of Le Domaine Saget and Domaine de la Perriere for the US market. Vignobles Guy Saget is continuously exploring the best expression of Sauvignon Blanc, both Sancerre and Pouilly Fume.

According to Jean-Louis Saget, Managing Director of Vignobles Guy Saget, "We are pleased to join Pasternak's in-depth portfolio of premium French producers and are confident the wines from Vignobles Guy Saget will create a dynamic synergy within their portfolio. Pasternak's strategic approach to the market provides Guy Saget with the best opportunity to capitalize on its superior quality and history to build sustaining brand franchises in the U.S. market."

In making the announcement, PWI's President and CEO James Galtieri commented, "Pasternak is very pleased to welcome the esteemed firm of Vignobles Guy Saget to our portfolio of fine French estates. Pasternak's expertise in French wines, in conjunction with the elegant style of the Saget wines addresses perfectly the American palate."

The appointment was effective March 10th, 2010.

About Pasternak

Founded in 1988, Pasternak Wine Imports is a national importer of fine wines from France, Spain, Italy, Australia, New Zealand, Argentina, Chile, and California. Headquartered in Harrison, NY, the company distributes its products in all fifty states through wholesalers and state boards. Their producers are leaders in their regions and their portfolios are all exceptional in quality and value. For further information, please visit www.pasternakwine.com.

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