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Yahoo
09-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Pasqua Wines invests in Charles Smith wine brand alongside distribution deal
Italian winery Pasqua Wines has acquired a minority stake in a wine brand from US-winemaker Charles Smith's House of Smith, and signed an international distribution deal with the vintner. In a statement, Pasqua Wines said it will distribute House of Smith's K Vintners, Real Wine and Sex wine brands across global markets from September. Pasqua is to take up to a 20% stake in the Real Wine brand, tied to "performance and growth targets", a joint statement said. Charles Smith, founder of the US wine group of the same name, said the partnership gives his company 'access to an international network that will allow us to share the story of our wines, rooted in place, purpose, and passion, with more people than ever before'. Details of the prospective markets where Pasqua will manage distribution for Charles Smith's three wine brands are not being disclosed for now. The US market however will not be included in the agreement, with Charles Smith already having distribution here, Pasqua Wines CEO Riccardo Pasqua told Just Drinks. Pasqua sells its wines, which include the 11 Minutes and Hey French labels, to over 70 countries worldwide, including Scandinavia, Dubai, Australia and South America. Riccardo added: "Although Charles Smith's wines have been available in various markets, their international reach has not been as extensive or fully developed as the network Pasqua can provide." In its most recent results, Pasqua reported a consolidated turnover of €63.5m ($74.36m), growing 6% year-on-year. This was fuelled by performance in the US which makes up a third of the company's exports. Reflecting on the Real Wine stake, Pasqua said both wine businesses had formed a 'deeper alliance, not just a commercial partnership,' he said. He added: 'To underscore their long-term commitment, Pasqua becomes a minority partner in Real Wine, reflecting their intent to go beyond distribution into genuine partnership based on shared growth." When asked about its distribution strategy for the Charles Smith wines, Pasqua said the winery is looking to develop a 'tailor-made strategy for each market' and is 'evaluating both the on‑trade and off‑trade channels according to the segment of Charles Smith's portfolio selected for that specific territory". Charles Smith used to own a clutch of wine brands under the Charles Smith Wines title. These were sold to Constellation Brands in 2016, and eventually sold to The Wine Group in 2022. Ackley Brands acquired the business last year. The deal included the brands Band of Roses, Kung Fu Girl, Eve, Chateau Smith, The Velvet Devil and Boom Boom. Charles Smith renamed his wine company House of Smith in 2021. "Pasqua Wines invests in Charles Smith wine brand alongside distribution deal " was originally created and published by Just Drinks, a GlobalData owned brand. The information on this site has been included in good faith for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to amount to advice on which you should rely, and we give no representation, warranty or guarantee, whether express or implied as to its accuracy or completeness. You must obtain professional or specialist advice before taking, or refraining from, any action on the basis of the content on our site.
Yahoo
08-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Charles Smith Chooses Pasqua Wines for Exclusive International Distribution
Pasqua Wines Becomes Minority Partner in 'Real Wine',Ushering in a New Era for Two Forward-Thinking Brands VERONA, Italy, July 8, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- In a milestone centennial year, iconic Italian winery Pasqua Wines, proud ambassador of Amarone della Valpolicella and Veneto wines, has been chosen by renowned and trailblazing Washington State winemaker Charles Smith as the exclusive international distributor for a selection of wines from the acclaimed House of Smith portfolio. Pasqua Wines will enter as a minority partner in the Real Wine brand, acquiring up to 20% ownership based on performance and growth targets, demonstrating a deeper commitment beyond distribution and underscoring a shared vision for expansion and growth. The Veronese winery will distribute K Vintners, Real Wine, and Sex wines in select international markets, complementing their strong, existing U.S. distribution. The union brings together two pioneering wine innovators with shared values and a groundbreaking attitude, providing House of Smith's portfolio access to Pasqua's global distribution network. The partnership, effective as of today, will see Pasqua Wines take on international distribution of the House of Smith portfolio starting in September 2025. Known for their artisanal, low-intervention approach, sustainable farming, and eye-catching visual identity, the House of Smith wines perfectly complement Pasqua's dedication to authenticity and cutting-edge strategy. Together, this portfolio offers modern wine lovers around the world a compelling and approachable selection that bridges heritage with unconventional new expressions. "This represents more than a distribution agreement - it's a true meeting of minds," said Riccardo Pasqua, CEO of Pasqua Wines. Charles's fearless and distinctive voice in winemaking has always inspired me and resonates deeply with my family's winery philosophy. Together, we're committed to bringing that vibrant energy and excellence to wine lovers around the world." Charles Smith, Founder and Winemaker, echoed the sentiment: "Partnering with Pasqua Wines, a shining star of Italian wine with over 100 years of legacy, is a tremendous opportunity. This partnership gives us access to an international network that will allow us to share the story of our wines, rooted in place, purpose, and passion, with more people than ever before." As Pasqua Wines celebrates a century of history, this alliance underscores its continued dedication to innovation, global collaboration, and shaping the next era of the international wine scene. PASQUA VIGNETI E CANTINE is a Veneto wine company, owned by the Pasqua family. Founded in 1925, the winery is recognized worldwide as a producer and ambassador of prestigious Veneto wines. The company's ambition is to bring into the future, with renewed stylistic codes, all the winemaking experience consolidated over 100 years of history. Today, working alongside President Umberto are his sons Riccardo, Chief Executive Officer, and Alessandro, President of Pasqua USA. With the presentation of the Pasqua House of the Unconventional manifesto, today the company aims to be a research laboratory, a space for dialogue, where quality and creativity are the protagonists. HOUSE of SMITH, a Washington state wine company founded in 1999, is owned by visionary winemaker Charles Smith. From 330 cases of 1999 K Syrah sold out of his 1987 Astro van, Charles Smith has created brands (House Wine, Kung Fu Girl, Wines of Substance) that have sold more bottles of Washington wine than anyone else in the history of Washington state, other than Chateau Ste. Michelle. HOS is one of North America's most recognized producers, earning over 325 scores of 95 points-and-above and over 1,450 scores of 90 points-and-above. House of Smith has a mission for meeting the moment and making wine for the people. For more information:Press Office - Pasqua Vigneti e CantinePh. 045 8432111press@ View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Pasqua Wines
Yahoo
14-06-2025
- Yahoo
55-year-old dies in Northside shooting, police say
A 55-year-old man was killed following a shooting in Northside on June 13. Officers were dispatched to the 1700 block of Elmore Street for a report of a shooting at approximately 11:20 p.m., according to Cincinnati police. When they arrived, they located Charles Smith suffering from a gunshot wound. Cincinnati fire personnel also responded and determined Smith to be dead at the scene, police said. The investigation is ongoing and anyone with information is asked to call police's homicide unit at 513-352-3542. This article originally appeared on Cincinnati Enquirer: 55-year-old man killed in Northside shooting
Business Insider
14-06-2025
- Business
- Business Insider
I'm 87 and work full time. I was rejected from hundreds of companies in my 80s and have a low-paying job, but I love the work.
This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Charles Smith, 87, who lives in Pennsylvania. After hundreds of unsuccessful applications in his mid-80s, he found work at the Lancaster County Office of Aging and makes about $30,000 a year. He and his wife live a frugal and somewhat comfortable life, though Smith said if he didn't work, they would be much more stressed financially. This interview has been edited for length and clarity. The job I have now is not the best-paying job I've ever had, as I only make a little more than $30,000 a year, but it's the best job I've ever had. I go to work every day and know I'm helping people who are very much in need of the services we provide. Still, if I weren't working, we wouldn't be quite so comfortable. It's been a long journey. My first job out of high school was when I was 18. It was with a large chemical company headquartered in Philadelphia, and I worked as a lab technician on a rotating shift. Are you an older American comfortable sharing your retirement outlook with a reporter? Please fill out this quick form. We are especially looking to hear from people 80 and older. By the time I was 19, I was making more money than my father, but I was doing shift work. I got married shortly after that and started to realize that if I was going to do anything more, I needed to get back to school. Back then, if you were 19, you were eligible for the draft. No one would hire me until I met that draft obligation. So I went into the military. That went a little off the rails. I went downtown to sign up for the Air Force as a mechanic. I wanted to learn all about jet engines. But the Air Force office was closed. The Army office was open, and I wound up spending the next three years in the Army. Two years of that time period were spent listening to Morse code. We were intelligence intercept operators. We listened to the Berlin Wall being built. I got out in 1962. I got a great job with another chemical company in Philadelphia, and I worked for them for almost six years. At the end, that company was going public, and the new management that came in found that I was trading shifts for the other operators so that I could go to school at night. Because they didn't want us to trade, I decided to continue going to school instead. I learned how to start a business, and I opened a successful water treatment business. I eventually sold it and ventured into the chemical side of water treatment. I found a job with a company in New Jersey. They hired me as a district manager, and for the next three years, I built their business considerably. They wanted me to move to Rochester and duplicate what I did here. I told them I've got a family with kids in school here, and I'm not going. Jumping around companies and facing layoffs I went back on an entrepreneurial journey. In 1985, I started my own chemical water treatment business. I operated it until 2005. My business philosophy was that you need to develop the business to make it self-sustaining, not driven by chasing the dollar. I started having heart problems and had a heart attack. It was time to wrap up that business, and I sold it to the young man with whom I had a joint venture for a while. I lost money after that deal. My plans for retirement were disrupted by the poor choices I made in my personal and business relationships. I decided that going back to work as a private individual wasn't going to work. I didn't fully anticipate I would start running into age discrimination, but there wasn't anything I could do about it. I went to work for a friend who was in a similar line of business for another three years before he sold his company to a national company. This new national company decided that they needed younger people in their sales force, and by this time, I was in my late 60s, so I was out of work. I bounced around with another couple of companies that would hire me. It was a pattern of them trying to learn as much as they could from me, then terminating my employment and eliminating my position. This went on in my 70s. By my early 80s, it got to the point where no one was going to hire me. I had four different businesses that were all successful, but my age got in the way of landing jobs. I spent a lot of time on unemployment, filling out hundreds of applications with no response. No matter what I did, it just didn't seem to work. Three years ago, I had a serious accident. I fell on my face when I was gardening and wound up paralyzed. I injured my spinal cord. I spent a couple of months in a rehab hospital and eventually got myself back to being functional. The fortunate thing is that my wife and I had bought a very nice house in a really good community. After the accident, we were able to sell that house, and the profit we realized from that was enough to buy another house with no mortgage. Each of us is collecting Social Security, and this small income from my current job with the county keeps us comfortable. The best job I've had I decided it was time to change careers. I saw an ad in the local paper in December 2022. It was not a well-paid job, but it was with the Lancaster County Office of Aging. I figured with them, I wouldn't have to worry about age discrimination. In February 2023, I went to work with them on initiatives that include Meals on Wheels, home assistance, physical therapy, and adult daycare. Many of those we help are old and don't have material finances or assets. Some are disabled. Whenever I think I've got problems, I just take a look at some of the people whom we provide services to, and then I realize my problems fade into the background. It's really rewarding to know that what you do makes a difference in someone's life, who would be pretty miserable without the programs we administer. I work five days a week for seven and a half hours a day, which doesn't leave a lot of time between my work schedule and recovering from the injury. I do try to reserve some personal time. We do get out of the house with other people. We have friends who live nearby, and I try to achieve a pretty good work-personal time balance. I recently went down to Delaware and took a walking tour using a type of walker with a seat on it. One of my friends and I share an interest in photography, and we each have some high-end photographic equipment. I spend a lot of my free time processing photos, and I'm pretty proficient in Photoshop. We get almost $40,000 in Social Security income between the two of us, so with this income, we've got about $70,000 coming in a year. We're trying to save that for our actual old age.
Chicago Tribune
07-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Chicago Tribune
Review: ‘Golden Leaf Ragtime Blues' at American Blues is a familiar kind of odd-couple story
Charles Smith and Chuck Smith, two venerable artists with a long and auspicious history in Chicago theater, don't just have similar names. They've been friends and collaborators for close to 40 years. Anyone who knows them knows not to call Charles 'Chuck,' or Chuck 'Charles,' on pain of gentle correction. Their latest, and let's surely hope not their final, teaming up is for an American Blues Theater show called 'Golden Leaf Ragtime Blues,' a play that goes back almost four decades, having first been developed at American Blues in 1987. As far as I am aware, though, the first full production of the final version did not take place until 2016, when the show, a piece about a pseudo-paternal friendship between an aging and crusty white vaudevillian and an African American teenager, was first seen in Ohio, where Charles Smith long has taught. The staging at the new space developed by American Blues is the show's Chicago premiere. I've seen most of Charles Smith's typically detailed plays over the years, many of which have been excellent, and his body of work includes a longstanding interest in the history of vaudevillian performance. But in this case, to be frank, this feels a bit more like the kind of odd-couple play that was more in vogue some years ago. We start out by watching the octogenarian Pompey (Dennis Cockrum, of recent 'Shameless' fame) struggling to remember his lines sufficiently well to keep up his wordplay act with Ollie (James Sherman, another distinguished name). Then the show movies a few years later, to the point where Pompey's domestic well-being has become an issue for his daughter Marsha (Dawn Bach), who can see all the empty cans of food strewn around. Marsha has a foster son, Jet (Justin Banks), and most of 'Golden Leaf Ragtime Blues' is about the developing relationship between Pompey and this kid, one that you quickly intuit will be beneficial to them both. This certainly is a structure you've likely seen before, although it's performed with integrity, charm and authenticity here. At times, it feels like you are watching an old-school sitcom with both laugh lines and what they used to call 'treacle cutters,' meaning poignant lines. Ollie doesn't disappear as the 90-minute show progresses; he pops up occasionally, haunting Pompey's memory. At the show I attended, the piece needed a bit more pizzazz and, frankly, speed. Simply put, I think everyone focuses a bit too much on what Pompey cannot do anymore, over what he can, which is needed to drive the dramatic action. Somehow, the show never quite transcends its devices; it's just too familiar a scenario and you see what's coming down the pike before it actually arrives. Smith has penned much better plays. Several of them. Still, the show does indeed deal with salient issues of aging, caregiving, and the importance of both listening to oldsters and passing on your truths to the next generation. And it comes with a baked-in optimism about America, at least in one 1990s living room. Review: 'Golden Leaf Ragtime Blues' (2.5 stars) When: Through June 29 Where: American Blues Theater, 5627 N. Lincoln Ave. Running time: 1 hour, 30 minutes Tickets: $49.50 at 773-654-3103 and
