VINELAND, ON, June 21,
2024 /CNW/ - Niagara Custom Crush Studio (NCCS),
(www.niagaracustomcrushstudio.com), one of Ontario's newest and most innovative wineries,
is pleased to welcome Chateau des Charmes, one of Ontario's oldest and most esteemed wineries,
as a new, strategic investor. Chateau des
Charmes was founded in 1978 and has played a pivotal role in
shaping the region's winemaking heritage and NCCS was founded
in 2022 with the mission of supporting emerging winemakers and
providing specialized custom crush services to
Ontario's growing wine
industry.
This dynamic joint venture partnership will merge Chateau des
Charmes's established traditions with NCCS's innovative spirit,
as NCCS Founder Marco Piccoli
will transition to a dual role with both NCCS and Chateau des
Charmes. As NCCS Chief Strategy Officer, Marco will focus
on executing NCCS's long term strategic initiatives and as Chief
Executive Officer of Chateau des Charmes, Marco will be responsible
for accelerating the growth and profitability of the
winery.
NCCS is excited to announce that award-winning winemaker
Kevin Panagapka, with over 25 years
of winemaking experience and winery management as well as one of
Ontario's first virtual
winemakers, will become a shareholder at NCCS and take on the role
of Chief Operating Officer and Head Winemaker. As COO, Kevin will
oversee all winemaking and retail activities at NCCS and move his
wine company, 2027 Cellars, to NCCS providing customers with
another ultra-premium brand to sample and purchase.
Marco Piccoli, CEO of Chateau des
Charmes stated: "Chateau des Charmes 's investment in NCCS
aligns with our commitment to fostering innovation and excellence
in winemaking and we see great potential in supporting and
collaborating with emerging Ontario winemakers."
Graham Rennie, Founder and CEO of
Niagara Custom Crush Studio stated: "Our partnership with Chateau
des Charmes will increase the scope of our hospitality options for
wine enthusiasts and provide our winemaker clients with a range of
benefits including privileged access to Chateau des
Charmes high-speed bottling and disgorging lines."
This joint venture represents a bold step forward in the
tradition of excellence that both Chateau des Charmes and Niagara
Custom Crush Studio embody. Together, they are poised to elevate
Ontario's wine industry to new
heights, creating exceptional wines and unforgettable experiences
for all who visit.
SOURCE Niagara Custom Crush Studio