capital call announces acquisition of dixie & bass brand

Capital Call Vintners is excited to announce the acquisition of the Dixie & Bass brand from Aquilini Wines. Aquilini ceased wine production in November 2025.

A popular brand made with Columbia Valley fruit and sporting distinctive labels by Bellingham-based artist RR “Fishboy” Clark, Dixie & Bass wines were made by winemakers Joshua Maloney and Tyler Tenneyson, who also serve as winemakers for Capital Call. Dixie & Bass is distributed nation-wide.

“When Aquilini Wines offered Dixie & Bass for acquisition, it was a natural fit for us,” said Steve Bruere, Capital Call Vintners co-founder. “We believe wine can be affordable, accessible, and incredibly delicious—and that’s exactly what Dixie & Bass is. With Joshua Maloney and Tyler Tennyson as our winemakers, Dixie & Bass fits right into our Capital Call family.”

Coincidentally, the term “dixie” originated as a slang term for a $10 banknote in 1800s New Orleans (“dix” is “10” in French), so this new brand fits right in with Capital Call’s financial theme.

Capital Call Vintners produces several brands including the Margin Call and Cashflow lines, along with Italian variety-focused wines from their Windhorse Vineyard in the Columbia Gorge, a Blanc de Blancs from Columbia Valley, and a selection of Bordeaux blends from the Red Mountain and Walla Walla AVAs. In 2023, Capital Call acquired the Barons Winery brand and library when the founders retired.

“We look forward to continuing to offer Dixie & Bass in its current markets and to expanding distribution in upcoming years,” Bruere said. “We’re thankful to Aquilini for establishing the brand and have big plans to evolve the brand and expand its market reach.”