Seasoned beverage executives Peter Click, Alan MacDonald, and their families, are excited to announce the acquisition of Winsome Ciderworks in Woodinville, WA. With a combined 5-decades experience in the alcoholic beverage industry, Peter and Alan are thrilled to reintroduce and expand the sales and distribution of Winsome Ciders.
Peter Click, the founder of both Click Wine Group and Click Distributing, contributes a wealth of expertise developing and building successful beverage brands in the US and global markets. He successfully sold Click Wine Group (to Winebow) and Click Distributing (to NW Beverages). Alan MacDonald, who has worked closely with Peter at both Click Wine Group and Winebow, previously held a key leadership position at Green Mountain Cidery, where he helped lead the team that grew Woodchuck cider to become a category leader. The collaboration of the Click and MacDonald families marks an exciting new chapter in the Winsome story.
“Alan and I have collaborated for two decades, each of us possessing complementary skill sets. Winsome is an amazing, quality brand which will benefit from our backgrounds and strategic approach. Combining our experience with our families’ enthusiasm should be a winning combination in a highly competitive industry,” stated Click.
Several other key family members are joining in on the endeavor. Harper Click joins as the Sales & Marketing Manager, bringing extensive experience in Food and Beverage Marketing. “Everything I know about business, I learned from my dad,” Harper shared. “Embarking on this journey with my dad, Alan, Campbell, and Jonny has been incredibly fun and inspiring.”
Campbell Click and Jonathan Haycock will serve as Heads of Production, mastering the art of cidermaking under the tutelage of former owner and founder, Leroy Radford. Together, they are committed to maintaining and elevating the quality of the ciders.
The initial encounter with Leroy Radford, the founder of Winsome Ciderworks, left a lasting impression on the partners. The crisp and refreshing flavors of Winsome’s small batch ciders, notably less sweet than many market offerings, align with Click and Macdonald’s vision of creating refined, flavorful, and balanced ciders.
Winsome produces four core flavors: Asian Pear, Pom Cherry, Apricot Hop, and Peach Ginger. Two unique flavors will be featured on a rotating seasonal basis. NW Beverages distributes the ciders in Washington state, and the Ciderworks production facility and tasting room is located in Woodinville.
The Click and MacDonald families officially assumed control of Winsome Ciderworks on March 15, 2024. Keep an eye out for
Winsome Ciders at local Northwest retailers and on-premise accounts. For more information, feel free to contact Alan MacDonald at alan@winsomeciderworks.com or 206-310-0964.
