1. J. J. Taylor Companies, Inc
J. J. Taylor Companies, Inc. was founded in 1958 by John J. “Joe” Taylor. The Company started as a Knickerbocker Beer distributor servicing the greater Brockton area of Massachusetts with two trucks and nine employees. Joe Taylor brought 20 years experience with Jacob Ruppert Brewing Co. of New York to Brockton, and his beer distributorship thrived. In 1973, the Company acquired an adjoining Knickerbocker distributor that also had the Miller Brewing Company franchise.
The territory serviced by the Company grew to include all of Southeastern Massachusetts and Cape Cod. At about the same time Miller Brewing Company started an aggressive marketing campaign for Miller High Life and shortly thereafter Miller Lite was introduced becoming the most popular Lite beer in the country. On the strength of these two brands the Company grew dramatically and in 1978 the Company built a new warehouse in North Dartmouth, Massachusetts. In 1980, with a 45 percent share of the business, sales were approaching 5 million cases. However, sales declined steadily from that point on and with a very limited portfolio it was difficult to compete in this highly fragmented and competitive market. This division was sold in 2002.
Address: 701 Industrial Blvd NE, Minneapolis, MN 55413
Phone: (651) 482-1133
Website: http://www.jjtaylor.com/home/
2. Wine Merchants
Wine Merchants is a Saint Paul, Minnesota fine wine distributor representing many of the world’s finest wines. Since 1998, we have been committed to providing exceptional customer service in all areas of our business. We are dedicated to building and maintaining an outstanding wine portfolio. We take a complete partnership approach in working with our customers and winery partners.
The Wine Merchants staff is composed of industry professionals who are knowledgeable and passionate about the industry, our customers, and the outstanding wines that we honored to represent. Cheers.
Address: 1999 Shepard Road, St. Paul, MN 55116
Phone: (651) 659-2825
Website: http://winemerchantsmn.com/
3. Johnson Brothers
Johnson Brothers is a family-owned wine, spirits, beer, and non-alcoholic beverages distributor with headquarters in St. Paul, Minnesota. Johnson Brothers has been providing world class service to customers throughout the United States since 1953. Our mission is very simple: to provide the best possible service to both our customers and supplier partners. We’re a modern, dynamic, progressive beverage company, yet grounded with old-fashioned values of hard work, loyalty, and a genuine commitment to excellence. Thanks for stopping by and welcome to our home.
Address: Johnson Brothers Liquor Company, 1999 Shepard Road, St. Paul, MN 55116
Phone: 651.649.5800
Website: http://www.johnsonbrothers.com/
4. Roostock Wine Company
Roostock Wine Company offers you wines from around the world. I promise, however, that we have applied the same stringent selection process to wines we acquire from other importers, or from domestic wineries, as you've come to expect from WorldWide Cellars' selections. That is a promise I take very, very seriously.
The mission of our distribution business however differed somewhat from that of that of the import company. Our portfolio required more breadth, and fulfillment and customer service took on completely new meanings. That realization lead to the creation of a new identity for the wholesale aspect of our company - Rootstock Wine Company.
Address: USA
Phone: +1 612-378-0316
Website: http://www.rootstockwineco.com/minnesota/
5. The Wine Company
The Wine Company is a fine wine importer and wholesaler based in Saint Paul, Minnesota, USA. If you don’t know where Minnesota is, here is a geography lesson: put a dot in the middle of the United States. Go up until you hit Canada. Back up just a bit, and you’re there. It’s a beautiful state, and honestly between the months of May and October you’d be hard pressed to find a more stunning array of color and outdoor recreation.
Address: 425 West Minnehaha, Saint Paul, Minnesota USA 55103
Phone: 651-487-1212
Website: http://www.thewinecompany.net/
6. Wirtz Beverage Group
Wirtz Beverage Group is a leading national distributor of the world’s top luxury and premium wine, spirits and beer brands. With nearly $2 billion in annual sales and operations in Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, Nevada and Wisconsin, Wirtz Beverage Group counts the world’s elite suppliers as its partners.
Address: Wirtz Beverage Minnesota, 489 Prior Avenue North, St. Paul, MN 55104
Phone: 651.646.7821
Website: http://www.wirtzbev.com/
7. Small Lot Minnesota
Founded in 2011, Small Lot Minnesota is a wine distributor that focuses on bringing small lot production wines to the Minnesota market by catering to local restaurants and wine stores, which ultimately provide their loyal customers with the enjoyment of these fine products.
Everyone always asks about our name "Small Lot". When we first founded the company, a small lot production of wine represented everything that we believed in. Wine that was made with care by talented people in a great place.
They have realized that this is truly what we stand for at Small Lot; but also can be represented by a company that has grown over time, and still takes great care in making their products from great land with great people. It just happens to be that since they are so great at what they do, they get to be bigger than a small lot when they release their products. This is why they now have adapted our mission a bit, and focus on wines with "Soul", wine that has a person and place behind it.
Address: 2110 Lyndale Ave S, Suite A, Minneapolis MN, 55405
Phone: 6124660096
Website: http://smalllotmn.com/
8. WorldWide Cellars
WorldWide Cellars is a unique fine wine importer. We choose wines we love, from wineries who share our commitment to quality and authenticity. We spend many weeks every year in Europe, and we bring you selections we've discovered along the wine-route in Italy, France, and Germany. Our time is spent researching indigenous wineries, deepening our friendships with our growers, deeply understanding their methods, absorbing the local culture. Once we're satisfied that our selections are perfect for our customers, we bring them home - to you.
Address: 5400 Main Street NE, Dock Door #70 (NW Corner), Minneapolis, Minnesota 55421
Phone: +1.612.378.0316
Website: http://www.wwcellars.com/
9. Bourget Imports
Bourget Imports is a specialty wine distributor located in St. Paul, Minnesota. Our goal is to become the leading distributor of premium boutique wines by offering our clients exceptional value and service. We intend to achieve this by providing unparalleled customer service and constantly striving to be the best in terms of knowledge, support, and realized value.
Address: 1060 Lone Oak Road Suite 120 Eagan , Minnesota
Phone: 55121 651-224-2620
Website: http://www.bourgetimports.com/
10. Minnesota - Southern Wine & Spirits
Southern Wine & Spirits of America is the nation's largest wine and spirits distributor. The company began in Florida in 1968 and grew quickly through a strategy of acquiring other established distributors. Today Southern operates in 36 states.
Address: 14911 Quorum Drive, Ste. 150, Dallas, TX 75254
Phone: (972) 392-8200
Website: http://www.southernglazers.com/
11. Grand Père Wines
Established in 1997, Grand Père Wines is a family-owned business sourcing wine from producers who practice earth-friendly farming, including organic and biodynamic methods. Typically, our customers are specialty wine retailers and owner-operated restaurants. If you seek hand-crafted wine styled in a manner consistent with its place of origin, our portfolio will be very interesting for you.
Address: Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
Phone: 612-929-3163
Website: http://www.grandperewines.com/
12. Vinocopia
Vinocopia Fine Wines & Spirits is wholesale distributor of alcohol and beverage brands in Minnesota. They regard suppliers, producers, retail buyers and food-service industry managers as their family. They carefully vet each brand and know how to select the ones that perfectly fit our Midwest market and tastes.
Address: 6636 Cedar Ave. S. Suite 300, Minneapolis, MN 55423
Phone: 612-455-4005
Website: http://www.vinocopia.com/
13. New France Wine Company
A small company that specializes in niche producers who make great wine. New France Wine Company has been in Minnesota since 1990; previously, Robert Rudolph, owner and founder, owned a distributorship/import wine company in San Francisco. New France Wine Company has a large and eclectic portfolio, focusing on France, Italy, and Spain, but with an eye toward value in all parts of the world, including domestic, Portugal, Australia, and elsewhere. All of our imported wines are domaine-bottled, and we strive to work with producers who are the best at their craft.
Address: 425 Minnehaha Ave W, Saint Paul, Minnesota
Phone: +1 651-698-2533
Website: http://www.newfrancewine.net/
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