What Une Femme Wines does

Une Femme Wines is a woman-owned premium canned and sparkling wine brand based in San Francisco, founded in 2020 by siblings Jen Pelka (CEO) and Zach Pelka (COO) as a pivot from their all-women-funded Champagne bar concept The Riddler, which closed during COVID. The company produces wine from Certified Sustainable family-owned vineyards in Napa, Sonoma, and Lodi, California, and packages it in both 250mL aluminum cans and 750mL glass bottles under a portfolio that includes Bubbly Brut, Bubbly Rosé, Unoaked Chardonnay, Red Blend, and flagship sparkling wines The Betty (Brut) and The Callie (Rosé). Its core technology centers on a monthly fresh-canning process that uses an oxygen-free, temperature-controlled canning line with exact carbonation pressure control for sparkling SKUs, positioning freshness as a key technical differentiator versus canned wine competitors that can once or twice yearly. Une Femme distributes through a Shopify-powered DTC storefront with nationwide US shipping, wholesale distributors serving retail stores/restaurants/bars, retail storefronts, and an exclusive onboard Delta Air Lines placement, with a portion of proceeds supporting the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. Pricing is unit-based at $7-$8 per can (12-packs at $84-$96) and $30 per 750mL bottle, supplemented by curated multi-packs (Bubbly Trio, Bubbly Six). The brand has earned recognition from Rolling Stone, Bon Appétit, Food & Wine, and Sunset in 2025, and runs multi-year media partnerships with iHeartMedia and Knopf Doubleday targeting audio listeners and the online book-club community.

Name

Une Femme Wines

Legal name

Une Femme Wines

Website

https://unefemmewines.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Une Femme Wines is a woman-owned San Francisco canned and sparkling wine brand selling premium California wines in 250mL cans and 750mL bottles directly to consumers, through wholesalers, and onboard Delta Air Lines, with per-purchase donations to women's charities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Canned Wine

NAICS

Wineries (31213), Beer, Wine, and Liquor Retailers (445320)

SIC

Beverages (2080), Wholesale-Beer, Wine & Distilled Alcoholic Beverages (5180)

akta.pro primary industry

Wine & Sparkling Wine Wineries & Brands (CRADAIAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Wine Production & Winemaking (AFAFAAAB)

Keywords

• Canned wine
• Sparkling wine
• Wine production
• Beverage manufacturing
• Wine distribution

Headquarters

HQ city

San Francisco

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Personnel, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Direct-to-Consumer E-commerce: Online sales through their Shopify-powered website selling canned wines and 750mL bottles directly to consumers with shipping to customer addresses across the US.
2. Wholesale Distribution: Distribution across the country through local distributors to retail stores, restaurants, and bars.
3. Airline Sales: Wine sold onboard Delta Air Lines with a portion of proceeds benefiting the Breast Cancer Research Foundation.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Une Femme Wines manufactures and sells premium woman-made canned and sparkling wines, including Sparkling Brut "The Betty" and Sparkling Rosé "The Callie" in 750mL bottles, plus Bubbly Brut, Bubbly Rosé, Unoaked Chardonnay, and Red Blend in 250mL cans, sold via direct-to-consumer e-commerce, wholesale, and Delta Air Lines. Production is differentiated by a monthly canning process with oxygen-free, temperature-controlled packaging sourced from Certified Sustainable California vineyards.

Product overview

Une Femme Wines is a woman-owned canned and sparkling wine brand offering a portfolio of premium wines in both 250mL canned format and 750mL bottle format. The core product lineup includes four canned wines (Bubbly Brut, Bubbly Rosé, Unoaked Chardonnay, and Red Blend) sold individually in 12-packs or as the Mix Pack variety pack, alongside flagship sparkling wines The Betty (sparkling brut) and The Callie (sparkling rosé) available in 750mL bottles. The brand also offers curated multi-packs—The Bubbly Trio (3pk with 2 Callie + 1 Betty) and The Bubbly Six (6pk with 3 each)—targeting champagne enthusiasts. The wines are positioned as accessible, fun, and convenient alternatives to traditional wine, with a focus on freshness (canned monthly) and social impact (donations to women's charities per bottle sold).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Sparkling Brut "The Betty" 750mL Signature California sparkling brut wine in 750mL bottles featuring crisp, refreshing bubbles with notes of honeysuckle, orange blossom, Meyer lemon peel, Asian pear, and white peach, at 12% ABV; sold individually at $30 or in multi-pack formats.
• Sparkling Rosé "The Callie" 750mL California sparkling rosé wine in 750mL bottles, bright and juicy on the palate with hints of fresh berries on the nose and a crisp, dry, refreshing finish, at 12% ABV; sold individually at $30 or in multi-pack formats.
• Bubbly Brut 250mL Cans (12-pack) Canned California sparkling brut wine sold in 12-packs of 250mL cans, with tight refined bubbles and notes of green apple, citrus peel, honeysuckle, orange blossom, and peach, at 12% ABV; priced at $84 per 12-pack.
• Bubbly Rosé 250mL Cans (12-pack) Canned California bubbly rosé wine sold in 12-packs of 250mL cans, with notes of sun-ripened blackberries and strawberries and a delightfully dry finish, at 12% ABV; priced at $84 per 12-pack.
• Unoaked Chardonnay 250mL Cans (12-pack) Crisp canned California unoaked Chardonnay sold in 12-packs of 250mL cans, with lemon zest, lime, green apple, and pear notes, Certified Sustainable, at 13% ABV; priced at $84 per 12-pack.
• Red Blend 250mL Cans (12-pack) Light-bodied, chillable canned California red blend made from Cabernet and Petite Sirah, sold in 12-packs of 250mL cans, with notes of black cherries, blueberry, and plum and a soft finish, at 13.5% ABV; priced at $84 per 12-pack.
• Mix Pack 12-pack (250mL cans) Assorted 12-pack of 250mL cans featuring 3 cans each of Chardonnay, Bubbly Brut, Bubbly Rosé, and Red Blend for variety sampling; priced at $96 per 12-pack.
• The Bubbly Trio (3-pack of 750mL bottles) Mixed trio of flagship sparkling wines in 750mL bottles, including 2 bottles of The Callie sparkling rosé and 1 bottle of The Betty sparkling brut, priced at $80.
• The Bubbly Six (6-pack of 750mL bottles) Mixed six-pack of flagship sparkling wines in 750mL bottles, including 3 bottles each of The Betty sparkling brut and The Callie sparkling rosé, priced at $150.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 6 million cans enjoyed annually
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered flagship and core.

• Knopf Doubleday Publishing GroupflagshipGTM or Marketing Partner · 27 May 2026Exclusive book club partnership pairing canned wines with featured titles authored or co-authored by women on a monthly giveaway basis. Winners receive signed copies of featured books for their book club groups, a case of Une Femme wine, and exclusive author experiences such as Q&As and behind-the-scenes content. Targets the growing online book club community.
• iHeartMediacoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 6 May 2026Multi-year partnership described as one of the most expansive audio collaborations for a wine brand. Integration across iHeartMedia's broadcast radio, podcasts, and live music events as part of a sweeping national campaign to reach millions of new listeners and build brand awareness.
• Bâtonnage ForumcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to create change for women in wine, through wine. Bâtonnage strives to educate wine professionals and industry supporters on the unique challenges and opportunities that women in the field have faced historically and present-day. Together they carve a path forward for women in the wine world.
• Breast Cancer Research Foundation (BCRF)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerA portion of proceeds from all Une Femme wine sold onboard Delta Air Lines benefits the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. In October, Une Femme turns all charitable efforts towards BCRF in support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. BCRF is dedicated to ending breast cancer by advancing the world's most promising research.
• Delta Air LinescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUne Femme wines are sold onboard Delta flights. A portion of proceeds from these sales supports the Breast Cancer Research Foundation, creating a charitable connection with the airline partnership.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Babe Wine: Female-targeted canned wine brand offering flavored and bubbly varietals in portable cans with a fun, social-media-native positioning. Highly comparable to Une Femme on format (canned), target demo (women-led occasions), and price band.
• Archer Roose: Premium canned wine brand sold DTC and through wholesale with a female founder and chef-driven culinary positioning. Closely comparable to Une Femme on canned format, premium pricing, and women-targeted brand identity.
• Union Wine Company (Underwood): Oregon-based winery whose Underwood brand pioneered canned wine in the US market. Comparable as a direct canned wine competitor with national distribution across grocery and on-premise.
• The Beach by Whispering Angel: Canned sparkling rosé positioned for outdoor, picnic, and poolside occasions. Directly comparable to Une Femme's Bubbly Rosé and Bubbly Brut on format, occasion, and price point.
• Wander + Ivy: Single-serve canned wine brand offering varietal wines in 187mL cans with a feminine aesthetic and DTC distribution. Comparable to Une Femme on canned single-serve format and female-targeted positioning.
• House Wine: Canned wine brand from Precept Wine with broad varietal coverage and national grocery distribution. Comparable to Une Femme as a direct canned wine competitor with established wholesale presence.
• Bev!: Canned wine and wine-based sparkling beverage brand distributed through grocery and DTC. Comparable to Une Femme on canned format and convenience-driven occasions.

Broad incumbents

• Francis Ford Coppola Winery: Large California winery whose Sofia line pioneered canned sparkling wine. Comparable as a broader incumbent with overlapping canned sparkling offerings and significantly larger marketing budget.
• E. & J. Gallo Winery: Largest US wine company owning numerous canned and bottle wine brands (including Dark Horse canned). Comparable as the dominant broad incumbent whose portfolio competes with Une Femme across retail and wholesale.
• Constellation Brands: Global beverage alcohol major with an extensive wine portfolio (including Woodbridge and Kim Crawford) and growing presence in canned formats. Comparable as a broad incumbent whose scale and distribution create indirect competitive pressure.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/unefemmewines
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/unefemmewines
• Instagraminstagram.com/unefemmewines/?hl=en
• Xx.com/unefemmewines

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds3 records

Investors2 records

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M&A

Investments

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