IRVINE, CA--(Marketwire - Nov 7, 2012) - Versant International Inc. (OTCQB: [ VINTB ]) a diversified financial holding company focusing on investments in environmentally responsible, profitable and growing companies announced today that one of its subsidiaries, Grocers Direct, LLC., has a new partnership with award-winning Fazeli Cellars.

Currently sold in over 30 high-end restaurants and country clubs around Southern California, Fazeli Cellars has hired Grocers Direct, LLC. to take their brand to the next level, launching their products into select specialty stores in the high-end marketplace. Grocers Direct will work closely with BJ and Wendy from Fazeli Cellars to expand their reach to just the right consumers, and introduce their quality brand to wine enthusiasts across Southern California.

Glen Carnes, CEO of Versant International stated, "Fazeli Cellars is a perfect addition to the Grocers Direct portfolio. Grocers Direct helps small to medium sized manufacturers and suppliers like Fazeli Cellars grow and thrive by tailoring the brokerage experience to suit their specific needs. By focusing on small to medium-sized companies, they are able to provide a level of attention that others cannot. Grocers Direct looks forward to a long and successful relationship with the Fazeli family being part of Versant International's portfolio of growing companies."

About Versant International

Headquartered in Irvine, California, Versant International is a diversified financial investment company that evaluates acquisition and investment opportunities with a focus on businesses of profitable and growing, environmentally responsible, companies. Versant International uses a superior team of financial research experts and in-house environmental responsibility analysis to make recommendations for strategic acquisitions. For more information, please visit our website at [ www.versantinternational.com ]

About Grocers Direct
A portfolio company of Versant International, Grocers Direct, LLC. is a Newport Beach, CA based food brokerage and distribution firm. The Company concentrates on emerging brands in the natural and organic foods arena. Grocers Direct brings with them valuable partnerships, creative marketing and deep industry relationships. For more information, please visit [ www.grocersdirect.com ]

About Fazeli Cellars
Fazeli Cellars was founded by BJ and Wendy Fazeli over 10 years ago in the Temecula Valley. "Inspired by the ancient traditions of Persia, rooted in the modern expressions of California" is printed on the back of every bottle. The founders spent several years finding the right piece of land to grow their grapes, and spare no expense in delivering a quality product, opting for premium fruit over high yields. For example, their reds spend 24-47 months on oak and then six months in the bottle before being released. The Fazelis takes great pride in every varietal they produce, and have named some of the varietals after special places, people or symbolic events from their Persian culture. Their Cabernet Sauvignon is named after the Persian icon Omar Khayyam. The 2008 Khayyam won the Gold Medal at the 2012 Tasters Guild International Competition. To date, Fazeli Cellars has won over 30 awards in both local and international competitions. For more information, please visit [ www.fazelicellars.com ]

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