Scott Laboratories is excited to announce a new partnership with StaVin. Scott Laboratories is proud to become StaVin's exclusive distributor partner for the North American Wine Industry. StaVin, a pioneering brand in the barrel alternative category with more than 30 years of experience servicing the global wine industry, is excited about the new working relationship. “We have very high standards for our distribution partners, and the team at Scott Labs checked all the boxes. Their dedication to education and innovation are known to all, and their respected sales team and robust e-commerce platform will be a huge benefit for supporters of the StaVin brand,” commented founders Steve & Alan Sullivan. At Scott Laboratories, the StaVin brand will be an integral part of a portfolio of globally recognized best-in-class brands, including Lallemand, Pall®, Velcorin®, Stelvin®, and Willmes, and complements the company’s current offerings from The Oak Lab&tr

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