Testimonials
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"I have been deeply involved in the California wine industry for over 40 years at both well-known large-scale wineries and small artisan labels—including my own personal releases. I consider Grove Street to be one of my best partners for getting my ultra-limited wines to more people than I ever could on my own. The team here really GETS it. They understand what it takes to produce these hand-crafted wines, and really appreciate the unique stories behind each bottle—the heart and soul of what I do. They’re the best! "
~ Owner & Winemaker Nils Venge, also Winemaker at PlumpJack, CADE & Saddleback -
"Having worked with Grove Street Brokers for over 20 years, I now have devoted fans of my wines all across the country. Not only is the Grove Street team (and they are a team) incredibly knowledgeable and passionate about what they do, they understand what I’m all about—producing small lot, unique wines of distinction that represent what I believe to be the best that California vineyards have to offer. Their ability to share my story—and the story of these special vineyards, has given me an avenue in certain parts of the country I would have otherwise not been able to tap into. Big thanks to the team for helping me spread the word on my limited release wines and helping me develop my brand over all these years!"
~ Owner & Winemaker Miró Tcholakov -
"A huge Thank You to the team at Grove Street! You have been an outstanding partner in bringing our wines to so many people who may otherwise have never discovered us. I especially appreciate how your team really focuses on learning about each of our new releases, about what makes our wines so special and unique—so that you can share that with your clients. We really value your dedication and commitment to what we work so hard to achieve."
~ Owner & Winemaker Helen Keplinger, also Winemaker at Grace Family and Bryant Family -
"Grove Street Brokers are unique in the world of direct-to-consumer. We love working with them because we can show off some of our very special small and exclusive lots directly to people who appreciate them the most. Their team is very knowledgeable and know that our great stories are as important as great vineyards and great wines."
~ Owner & Winemaker Nick Goldschmidt -
"A huge Thank You to the team at Grove Street! You have been the perfect solution for our small winery to get our wines known to people that otherwise would never have discovered us in this incredibly competitive industry. You’ve helped us grow from a local favorite to a country-wide following, allowing us to concentrate on what we do best, make great wine. Keep up the great work!”
~ Owner & Winemaker Peter Heitz, also Winemaker at Turnbull Cellars -
"Merci Grove Street for your continued support of my wines. Every year I am amazed by the curiosity and eagerness of your team to learn more about all the background and details of each of my new releases. I really appreciate and value your efforts to bring brands like me to the eyes of wine lovers around the country that otherwise might never hear about my boutique operation. Again, thank you!"
~ Owner & Winemaker Claire Ducrocq Weinkauf -
"Having been in the wine trade for over 35 years, I have worked for a number of prominent large and small importers, distributors and retailers. The management and staff of Grove Street Brokers are among the most passionate and enthusiastic wine professionals I have encountered. They are a very diverse group of individuals, but they are all encouraged to increase their wine knowledge and develop their palates through frequent tasting seminars. Each of them develops a very loyal base of customers who trust their judgement and recommendations. My current employer is a small-scale importer of wines from about 30 Italian wineries. The Grove Street team has helped us greatly in making these artisan treasures accessible to appreciative customers across the United States."
~ Dan Baedeker, Partner; Villa Italia Imports