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Winery Exchange was founded in 1999 by Peter Byck, Phil Hurst, and John Crean. Headquartered in Novato, California, USA, we maintain regional sales offices around the United States and international offices in the United Kingdom and Spain.

The company was founded with the intent of blending extensive industry expertise with cutting-edge business practices. The result is a dynamic, fast-growing company poised to take advantage of new trends in the beverage alcohol industry.

Major Milestones:

• In October 2002, Winery Exchange launched Origin for Threshers supermarkets, our first multi-country brand with 16 varietals from 5 countries
• In November 2004, we launched our first spirit private label brand – Origine Vodka, Origine VS Cognac, Origine VSOP Cognac, Origine 12 Year Old Highland Scotch
• In June 2005, Winery Exchange launched its World Brews subsidiary focused on developing and managing private label and national brand beers. World Brews became the exclusive importer for Latin beer brands produced by Industrias La Constancia from El Salvador. Brands include Cantina, San Lucas, Caguama, Taurino, Santiago, Caballo, Cabana, Del Mar, Pilsener, Rialto, Regia, and Suprema
• In June 2006, Winery Exchange/World Brews launched RJ King Wingwalker – our first domestic microcraft beer
• In October 2006, we launched our first Dutch private label beer brand – Gouden Haven
• In November 2006, we launched Ogio, an Italian Pinot Grigio. It is one of the top 5 Pinot Grigio brands in the UK
• In July 2007, we partnered with Ben E. Keith, the third largest beer wholesaler in the country, introducing Solemar their first entry into the wine segment.
• In September 2007, Winery Exchange/World Brews became the exclusive importer of the Bavaria, Hollandia, Dutch Windmill and Dutch Crown national beer brands.
• In August 2007, Entrepreneur Magazine named Winery Exchange as one of the top 100 fastest growing businesses in America on their “Hot 500”
• In February 2008, Wine Business Monthly recognized Winery Exchange as one of the top 30 U.S. wine companies by case sales
• In April 2009, Kroger Co. awarded Winery Exchange “Outstanding Supplier of the Year”

Winery Exchange creates brands for the world’s leading retailers.  Corporate customers include: Supervalu, Kroger, Sam’s Club, Tesco, Fresh & Easy, Costco, Morrison’s, Aldi, Cost Plus World Market, Trader Joe’s, Delhazie Group and Winn-Dixie.

Winery Exchange is a venture-backed company. Our investors include VCFA Group, D.E. Shaw & Co., Charter Ventures, Camden Partners, and Startup Capital Ventures.