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28 WINES&VINES August 2018 WINE INDUSTRY NEWS Corp. and its CEO after a lengthy dispute over wines sold under a Thornhill brand name. Nickel and Rombauer majority shareholders of govino Napa Valley vintners Koerner "KR" Rombauer and Erik Nickel of Nickel & Nickel, Far Niente and other brands, acquired a majority interest in wine glass supplier gov- ino, joining original creator, Joseph Perrulli. Founded in 2008, govino produces polymer wine glasses with a thumb notch. While Perrulli originally designed the glasses as a quality, shatterproof option for the wine trade, the glasses have proved popular at wine festivals, industry tastings and with wine consumers. "Erik and KR were two of my earliest supporters," said Perrulli in a press release. "In many respects, govino is the brand it is today due to their influence." Infinity Bottling open for business Infinity Bottling announced it is open for business and accepting new clients. The American Canyon, Calif.-based bottling line offers bottling services for clients pro- ducing 2,500 cases to more than 1 million. The company also provides wine transportation and case stor- age. Founded by Jessica Tuteur and David Davenport, Infinity can bottle all format sizes under cork and capsule, screwcap, WAK and Stelvin Lux capsules. The com- pany also provides canning and spirits bottling. Ackerman joins Bird Control Group Wayne Ackerman joined Bird Control Group, located in Lake Os- wego, Ore., as director of business development for North America. Previous to this role, Ackerman served for several years as a senior member of the management team of OVS Oregon Vineyard Supply. Wayne Ackerman Infinity Bottling