Kobrand history

1945 Kobrand develops a relationship with Maison Louis Jadot, one of the most respected firms in Burgundy and producer of some of the region's most noted wines.

1946 The important relationship is formed with François Taittinger of Champagne Taittinger, one of Champagne’s great grande marques.

Kopf's relationship with Jadot in the meantime remained strong, even after Louis Jadot died in 1962 at the age of 62.

With the Jadot, Beefeater, and Taittinger brands anchoring the portfolio, Kobrand enjoyed steady growth for the next 20 years. It was prosperous enough that in 1965 Kopf was able to acquire a five-story townhouse on 40th Street on Manhattan's east side to relocate Kobrand's headquarters.

1978 Michel Redde represents Pouilly-Fumé and Sancerre terroir in Kobrand’s portfolio.

Also in that year, Kobrand began representing Sonoma Valley's St Francis Vineyards, a winery established in 1979 that had established a reputation for its Merlots and other fine wines.

1980 Bouvet-Ladubay, a historic producer of Loire sparkling wines, joins the portfolio.

1985 Kopf dies, after securing the company for his three daughters.

1986 Kobrand joins forces with Champagne Taittinger to begin the Domaine Carneros joint venture.

1987 Cakebread Cellars, one of the most respected family wineries of Napa Valley, secures a marketing agreement with Kobrand Corporation.

1988 St Francis Vineyards becomes Kobrand’s first joint venture partnership with a Sonoma Valley producer.

1989 Fonseca, a second Port house and sister brand to Taylor Fladgate, is welcomed into the portfolio.

1990 Delamain’s exquisite, hand crafted Cognacs are added to the portfolio.

In 1992 Kobrand tried a new approach in its French business, joining forces with the owners of Fortant de France to develop varietal wine in the South of France.

1993 Kobrand increases its share of ownership in L&L, the producer of Alizé.

1995 The firm begins distributing Benziger Family Winery products.

Another important sales and marketing agreement followed in 1996 with the addition of Joseph Phelps Vineyards of Napa Valley to the fold.

In 1997, Jadot acquired Chateau des Jacques of Moulin-a-Vent in the Beaujolais district of France.

2000 Tenuta Sette Ponti, one of the most innovative, quality driven producers of world class Super Tuscans, enters the portfolio.

2001 Kobrand purchases Sequoia Grove, a premier producer of Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon in Rutherford, the heart of Napa Valley.

Domaine Zind-Humbrecht, certified Organic and Biodynamic since 2002, joins the French portfolio.

2003 A long-sought goal is fulfilled by the representation of Craggy Range, a super-premium producer of estate wines from New Zealand.

2004 Two additional properties of Antonio Moretti, owner of Tenuta Sette Ponti in Tuscany, enter the portfolio: Poggio al Lupo in Maremma and Feudo Maccari in Sicily.

In 2005 it began airing animated commercials featuring an animated character, "Lady in Bleu," which aired on cable television channels.

Kobrand's bid was Depaz Blue Cane Amber Rhum, introduced in June 2006 at select outlets in New York City before making its way to other major cities.

2008 An augmented relationship with Champagne Taittinger includes an increase of Kobrand’s holdings in Domaine Carneros.

2010 Domaine Ferret, a property of Louis Jadot, adds refined expressions of Pouilly-Fuissé to the Kobrand list.

2012 The Seeker brand is launched, representing the world’s finest examples of favorite wine varieties.

2015 Tenuta di Biserno, a joint venture between Marchese Lodovico Antinori and his brother Marchese Piero Antinori, joins the Italian Portfolio.

2016 Résonance, Maison Louis Jadot's first venture outside of France, enters the portfolio.