Accolade Wines North America made several significant steps in 2012 to grow its business in the US. Accolade announced today that it is further aligning with Southern Wine & Spirits by appointing Southern to represent its entire portfolio of wine brands in 24 markets. Recall in November the two companies announced a long-term agreement for just six states. Southern now represents Accolade's brands in AK, AZ, CA, CO, DE, D.C., FL, HI, IL, IN, KY, MD, MN, MS, NV, NH, NM, NY, OR, PA, SC, UT, WA and WY.