Broker
facilitate the deals don’t own the wine
Distributor
Buys the wine
Has a broad portfolio (thousands)
Sells to range of retailers
What is a joint venture?
Partnership between two brands or companies to produce and sell wine
Examples:
Opus one (Mondavi and Rothschild)
Alma viva in chile (Chateau mouton Rothschild and concha y toro)
Locations (Dave phinney and aveniu brands bought by gallo)