Terlato Wines Joins American Beverage Institute
Family wine company offers support for responsible alcohol consumption initiatives

“As a family owned company, we are proud to become a member of ABI and stand alongside our restaurant and hotel partners across the country to protect the rights of our customers to enjoy a glass of wine at their favorite restaurant or to celebrate a special occasion in a safe, responsible manner,’ said Bill Terlato, Terlato Wines President and CEO.

“There’s no better complement to a wonderful dining experience than enjoying a quality glass of wine with a fabulous meal. We understand the critical need to balance responsible drinking enjoyment with safe behavior behind the wheel,” said Terlato. “Thanks to the ABI’s ongoing efforts, restaurants have made great headway in reducing alcohol-related fatalities and have become a powerful public partner in fighting drunk driving.”

Under ABI’s leadership in the last two decades, America's restaurants and tavern owners have worked hand in hand with safety advocates to reduce the very real problem of drunk driving. Responsible adults now know that if they cannot drive safely—for any reason—they should not get behind the wheel.

The organization has received acclaim for its campaign: Drink Responsibly. Drive Responsibly. This message recognizes the millions of Americans who responsibly consume adult beverages at a restaurant, a tavern, or a friend's house before safely driving home—and encourages everyone to drink responsibly and drive responsibly.

“We welcome Terlato Wines to the ABI member family,” said Steven Shlemon, ABI president and president of Carrabba's Italian Grill. “The hospitality industry has consistently been at the forefront of the fight against drunk driving and we are pleased to have Terlato Wines join us in this important, ongoing effort.”

“We have supported hundreds of pieces of legislation to apprehend drunk drivers; increase penalties for those convicted, and continue to search for innovative new ways to combat the problem, including voluntary server training, designated driver programs, and responsibility messages,” said Shlemon.

Terlato Wines International has a global portfolio of 50 brands from a host of world-class wine producers and presently markets more than one out of eight bottles of wine over $14 sold in America. Terlato, with more 90+ ratings than any wine company in the world, is the flagship company of the Terlato Wine Group, the parent company of several independent businesses specializing in the marketing and production of exceptional wines. Owned and operated by the Terlato family, the Group also includes the family’s winery investments and partnerships in some of the world’s most esteemed wine regions, including: Napa Valley; Sonoma County; Santa Barbara County; Victoria, Australia; the Rhône Valley in France; Somontano, Spain and Montalcino, Italy.

The Terlato Wines International portfolio of brands includes: Napa Valley: Brandlin, Chimney Rock, Cuvaison Estate Wines, Luke Donald Collection, Markham Vineyards, Rutherford Hill, Tangley Oaks, Terlato Family Vineyards and Two Hands – Napa Valley; Sonoma County: Alderbrook, Hanna, Rochioli and Terlato Family Vineyards; Santa Barbara County: Sanford and Tangley Oaks; California Appellation: Glass Mountain and Seven Daughters; Oregon: Sokol Blosser; Italy: Baglio di Pianetto, Ca’ del Bosco, Ca’ Marcanda (Gaja Toscana), Florio Martinez Marsala, Gaja, Il Poggione, Kettmeir, MAZZONI (Toscana), Santa Margherita, Tiramisú, Torresella and Distillatori Nonino (Grappa); France: Champagne Bollinger, M. Chapoutier, Château des Laurets (Rothschild), Domaine Chanson, Josmeyer, Langlois-Chateau and Mischief and Mayhem; Australia: Domaine Terlato & Chapoutier, Domaine Tournon and Two Hands; Argentina: Tamarí; Canada: Peller Estates Icewine; Greece: Boutari; New Zealand: Wairau River; South Africa: Cirrus, Guardian Peak, Engelbrecht-Els, Ernie Els Signature and Rust En Vrede; Spain: Olvena; Switzerland: Xellent Swiss Vodka.; Japan: Shimizu-No-Mai Sake.