Wholesale importer and Distributor of Wine, Spirits, Sake, Beer and Ciders. Tenzing is a Chicago-based wholesale wine, spirits and sake distributor. Tenzing is inspired by the Sherpa guide and the Nepali word for balance, or equilibrium. Founded in 2010 by a group of passionate wine & spirits professionals including Master Sommeliers Ken Fredrickson, Douglas Marello and Fernando Beteta. The company’s founding philosophy combines education, customer service and high-quality wine and spirits products.