Southern Wine & Spirits has confirmed reports that it struck a deal with small wine and spirits distributor Frederick P. Winner, Ltd to form a joint-venture in Maryland and Washington, DC, where they will join forces in distributing wine, spirits and non-alcoholic brands. The new companies will be called Southern / F. P. Winner Wine & Spirits Distributors of Maryland and Southern / F. P. Winner Wine & Spirits Distributors of Washington D.C.