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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 

Austin, TX — 2/11/2025 – Serendipity Wines is pleased to announce the promotion of Don Hamilton to President of Serendipity Wines – Texas, where he will oversee the company’s strategic growth, operations, and continued commitment to excellence in the region.

With nearly three decades in the wine industry, Hamilton has held key sales and leadership roles, including Senior Vice President at Serendipity Wines and Vice President at New Vintage Wines, which became part of Serendipity Wines eight years ago. His deep industry knowledge and dedication to supplier and customer relationships have been instrumental in Serendipity’s success. 

“Don has been a driving force behind our outsized growth since he joined Serendipity, and we know that his leadership will continue to propel us forward in our unending quest to be the premier fine wine distributor in Texas,” said Seth Fagelman, President & CEO of Serendipity Wines. “His strategic vision, strong relationships, and passion for fine wine make him the perfect fit for this new role.” 

Dan Schuette, Director of Beer & Wine at H-E-B, praised Hamilton’s leadership: 

“Our whole team looks forward to Don’s continued strong leadership, high standards, and focus on best-in-class service execution. We’ve all got some tough times ahead of us in the wine industry, but I know Serendipity will be well prepared to grow through his leadership.” 

Don Hamilton, President of
Serendipity Wines Texas

About Serendipity Wines 

Serendipity Wines is a trusted distributor and national importer of premium wines and spirits, dedicated to delivering exceptional service. For over two decades, the company has built strong relationships with family producers who share a commitment to quality, authenticity, and sustainability. 

For more information, visit www.serendipitywines.com or contact: 

Leslie Higgs 

Director of Marketing 

leslie@serendipitywines.com 

(512) 821-2105 

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