Next-generation Marketplace Grants Members Access to Customized Wine Shipments from Independent Winemakers, Private Tasting Events with Winemakers, Curated Wine Country Itineraries, and More
NAPA, CA – (August 23, 2022) – Meet Melier, a modern, next-generation marketplace and interactive community connecting wine lovers, wine experts and independent winemakers, and the ultimate destination for an artisanal and wine country lifestyle. Their bespoke subscription services transcend the narrow scope of regular wine clubs, providing members access to an extraordinary variety of wines from a hand-selected stable of exceptional independent wineries, where every bottle is geared to the member’s taste, providing a “multi-winery” wine club experience.
In addition, Melier presents events for both members and corporate clients that highlight these exciting artisanal wines and the fascinating people who create them. And the complimentary content they offered via the Melier website – penned by sommeliers, wine educators, and tastemakers – will turn any member into a bona fide wine expert amongst their peers, amplifying the bonhomie aspect of sharing wine with friends. Melier celebrates the magic that is the wine country lifestyle, bringing it to life via a spectacular portfolio of wines, a diverse array of events and experiences, educational and informational content, and storytelling.
“Melier was built to purposefully address the problems inherent in the traditional wine club membership model,” states Greg McBeth, CEO and Co-founder of Melier. “With traditional wine clubs, members often end up with mass-market wines they could find at the grocery store, or a random assortment of subpar wines offered to clear out inventory. At Melier, we curate collections of extraordinary wines for our members’ specific tastes – many of which you can’t get anywhere else – and you get to support independent vintners in the process.”
More than just a wine club, Melier connects the discerning connoisseur with a diverse coterie of small-production, independent wineries and their creators, creating a rich community of like-minded experience explorers, as joining Melier means never having to sacrifice quality for variety – members are only presented with impeccable wines from small-production wineries.
Partnerships with top small-lot wineries give members access to a selection of carefully chosen wines (and the people behind them), private tasting experiences, early wine releases, an on-demand Concierge service to curate the perfect wine country itinerary, and a highly-personalized wine subscription, with shipments delivered right to their door. Melier champions these boutique wineries – family-owned operations that are the heart and soul of the wine industry but struggle to break through against multinational corporations and big-name producers – and allows them to share their stories via their online platform, and through exclusive member events. They encourage their winery partners to highlight the genuine craft element – the fingerprints on the wine.
McBeth started out life wanting to be an astrophysicist and was an aerospace engineer for two years at the start of his career. He was also a successful professional poker player and a technical sales rep for Cisco, but didn’t find fulfillment until he started to work with start-ups. He loved the idea of helping to get something new off the ground. After McBeth moved to Napa and discovered a passion for wine, he found himself hunting for a more authentic experience. After an inspired conversation with Dan Zepponi, President/CEO at Cuvaison Estate Wines, the idea of Melier began to take shape. Realizing there was no trusted resource to inform people about how to enjoy the ultimate wine country lifestyle, nor organization that was supporting the smaller, independent producers, McBeth knew there was an opportunity here to create something truly special, and Melier was born. Zeponni and Cuvasion were the first partners to sign with the brand.
“Melier can connect wineries to consumers who they might otherwise never have met, and provide them with the opportunity to widen their customer base and reach,” states Zepponi. “There’s no risk whatsoever for wineries to partner with Melier. In addition, Melier brings things to the table that keep my Cuvasion team sharper, and has introduced us to new channels of marketing and growing our own brand. We are able to stay relevant because we’re part of something that is on the cutting edge, and it’s really helped to elevate the label.”
About Melier
Melier is a next-generation marketplace and interactive community connecting wine lovers, wine experts, and independent winemakers, and celebrating the magic that is the wine country lifestyle, bringing it to life via a spectacular portfolio of wines, signature events and experiences, compelling content, and storytelling. They partner with top boutique, small-production wineries in California and beyond to provide members with access to a selection of highly-curated wines (and the people behind them), private tasting experiences, early wine releases, an on-demand Concierge service to organize customized itineraries to wine country, and a highly-personalized wine subscription, with shipments delivered right to their door. Melier brings the best of the good life directly to consumers and businesses – to their homes, their offices, and their communities. Whether you’re a wine lover looking to discover something new, or a business leader wanting to reward your teams and clients, Melier is your ultimate destination for an artisanal and elevated lifestyle. Learn more about Melier membership.
