Idaho Wine Merchant

Alcoholic Beverage Distributionidahowinemerchant.com

Idaho Wine Merchant is a privately held, locally owned alcoholic beverage wholesale distributor serving on-premise and off-premise licensees across Idaho with fine wines, craft beers, pre-mix cocktails, sake, non-alcoholic beverages, and Riedel glassware since 1977.

Company typePrivate
Founded1977
HeadquartersGarden City, United States
Headcount11–50
GTM typeB2B
OfferingServices

What Idaho Wine Merchant does

Idaho Wine Merchant (legal entity: Boise Sales Company) is a privately held, locally owned full-service alcoholic beverage wholesale distributor operating exclusively in Idaho. Founded in 1977 and headquartered in Boise, the company serves restaurants, bars, casinos, hotels, bottle shops, liquor stores, grocers, convenience stores, and institutional licensees (military, government, airport) across the state via warehouses/distribution sites in Boise, Post Falls, and Idaho Falls, with dedicated market managers covering Coeur d'Alene and Sun Valley. The business is led by a General Manager (Chad Harding) with a named team of 11 covering wine brand management, four regional markets, key accounts, and a separate IWM Beer Division.

The company's core product is a curated, 100+ brand portfolio spanning fine wines (e.g., Duckhorn, Far Niente, Grgich Hills, Shafer, J. Lohr), craft and imported beers and ciders (e.g., Asahi, Barley Brown's, pFriem, Snake River Brewing), premium pre-mix cocktails and mixers (e.g., Bacardi USA, Trade Eights, Zing Zang), Asian products and sake (JFC International, Sake One, Takara Sake USA), non-alcoholic beverages, and Riedel glassware. Distribution is executed through a market-organized direct field sales force and supported by a Garden City (Boise) dock sales location for direct walk-up/call-in ordering.

The revenue model is wholesale transaction-based: quote-based account pricing across on-premise and off-premise licensees, with payment options of COD, Fintech EFT, and ACH. Customer acquisition is driven by field sales (market managers, key account manager), supplier brand referrals via the company website, and an online new-customer form that routes accounts to the appropriate market rep. Pricing is not publicly disclosed. The company's contact page is titled "Contact BRJ Distributing" and uses the [email protected] email, indicating an affiliated or parent distribution organization; Edward Robertson is identified as founder and chairman emeritus.

Idaho Wine Merchant firmographics

Firmographics

Name: Idaho Wine Merchant
Legal name: Boise Sales Company
Website: https://idahowinemerchant.com
Company type: Private
Founded year: 1977
Headcount range: 11–50 employees
Short description: Idaho Wine Merchant is a privately held, locally owned alcoholic beverage wholesale distributor serving on-premise and off-premise licensees across Idaho with fine wines, craft beers, pre-mix cocktails, sake, non-alcoholic beverages, and Riedel glassware since 1977.
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Idaho Wine Merchant industry classification

Industry

Product category: Alcoholic Beverage Distribution
NAICS: Beer, Wine, and Distilled Alcoholic Beverage Merchant Wholesalers (4248)
SIC: Wholesale-Beer, Wine & Distilled Alcoholic Beverages (5180)
akta.pro primary industry: Alcoholic Beverage Wholesale (Beer, Wine, Spirits) (AFAIAGAA)
akta.pro secondary industries: Craft & Specialty Beverage Wholesale (Local/Artisanal) (AFAIAGAH), Bar & Beverage Service Supplies Wholesale (AFAIALAG)

Keywords

Wine distribution
Alcoholic beverage wholesale
Craft beer distribution
On-premise beverage supplier
Off-premise beverage distribution

Where Idaho Wine Merchant is headquartered

Location

Headquarters

HQ city: Garden City
HQ country: United States
HQ region: North America

Offices6 records

Markets served

Idaho Wine Merchant business model

Business model

GTM type: B2B
Offering type: Services
Cost components: Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

Wholesale Beverage Distribution: Core revenue from distributing fine wines, beers, premium cocktails, mixers, and Riedel glassware to restaurants, bars, and retailers throughout Idaho. Operating across Boise, Coeur d'Alene, Sun Valley, and Idaho Falls.
Dock Sales (Direct Cash & Carry): Direct walk-in/keg sales from the Boise dock location (5311 N Glenwood St., Garden City, ID), Monday-Friday 9am-5pm. Customers call or email for pricing and inventory.

Pricing tiers

Model	Billing	Price
Other	—	Quote-based pricing for dock and keg sales
Other	—	Customer payment methods (Cash/Check on Delivery, Fintech EFT, ACH)

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Idaho Wine Merchant product offering

Product offering

Core offering

Idaho Wine Merchant is a full-service wholesale distributor of alcoholic and related beverages operating exclusively in Idaho. It supplies restaurants, bars, retailers, casinos, hotels, and other on- and off-premise licensees with fine wines, craft and imported beers and ciders, premium pre-mix cocktails and mixers, Asian products including sake, non-alcoholic beverages, and Riedel glassware across four regional markets (Boise, Coeur d'Alene/N. Idaho, Sun Valley, and Idaho Falls). The business is complemented by a direct cash-and-carry dock sales outlet in Boise/Garden City and structured B2B new-account onboarding with multiple payment options.

Product overview

Idaho Wine Merchant is a single unified business — a full-service alcoholic beverage wholesale distributor — rather than a modular software platform. Its core offering is the distribution of a broad brand portfolio (fine wines, craft and imported beers/ciders, premium cocktails, mixers, Asian products including sake, non-alcoholic beverages, and Riedel glassware) to restaurants and retailers throughout Idaho, supported by three named service lines: (1) Wholesale Distribution across the Wine brand portfolio, Beer & Cider brand portfolio, Premium Cocktails/Mixers/Spirits line, Asian Products & Sake line, Non-Alcoholic line, and Riedel Glassware line; (2) Dock Sales, the Boise-based over-the-counter channel at 5311 N Glenwood St., Garden City; and (3) New Customer Account Onboarding, the online wholesale-account application with optional Fintech EFT and ACH payment integrations. The company has been locally owned and operated since 1977 and maintains operations in Boise, Post Falls/Coeur d'Alene, Sun Valley, and Idaho Falls.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

Fine Wine Distribution Wholesale distribution of a curated portfolio of domestic and imported fine wines to on-premise (restaurants, bars, hotels, casinos) and off-premise (liquor stores, grocers) licensees throughout Idaho.
Craft Beer & Cider Distribution Wholesale distribution of craft, imported and domestic beers and ciders to Idaho licensees, supported by a dedicated IWM Beer Division with a Director of Sales and Brand Managers.
Premium Cocktails, Mixers & Spirits Distribution Wholesale distribution of pre-mix cocktails, mixers and related spirits brands (e.g., Bacardi USA, Big Machine Distillery, Hotaling & Co., Mule 2.0, Slim Chillers, Trade Eights Cocktails, Zing Zang) to Idaho restaurants and retailers.
Asian Products & Sake Distribution Wholesale distribution of Asian beverages including sake, supplied through partners such as JFC International, Sake One, SSC International, and Takara Sake USA, to Idaho accounts.
Non-Alcoholic Beverage Distribution Wholesale distribution of non-alcoholic beverages, including kombucha and other non-alcoholic options (e.g., Boochcraft), to Idaho licensees.
Riedel Glassware Distribution Wholesale distribution of Riedel glassware (Riedel USA) to on-premise and off-premise accounts across Idaho as part of the company's full-service beverage offering.
Dock Sales Direct cash-and-carry / walk-in sales channel at the Boise dock (5311 N Glenwood St., Garden City, ID), Monday–Friday 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Customers call (208) 345-7510 or email [email protected] for pricing and inventory of kegs and other products.
New Customer Account Onboarding Online New Customer Form for licensed restaurants, bars, retailers and other on-/off-premise accounts to establish a wholesale account, select license type, set delivery windows, and choose payment method (Cash/Check on Delivery, Fintech EFT, or ACH).

Quantifiable outcome

Serving accounts across four operating regions in Idaho: Boise, Coeur d'Alene, Sun Valley, and Idaho Falls.
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Companies that use Idaho Wine Merchant

Customer profile

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Idaho Wine Merchant technology and API

Technology

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API: No
API docs
API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature2 records

Idaho Wine Merchant partnerships and signals

Strategic signal

Partnerships

172 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

Albert Bichot USAminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWine supplier brand listed in Idaho Wine Merchant's wine portfolio.
Amuse BoucheminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWine supplier brand in Idaho Wine Merchant's portfolio.
Andrew Will WineryminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWine supplier brand in Idaho Wine Merchant's portfolio.
Arel Group Wine & SpiritsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWine supplier brand in Idaho Wine Merchant's portfolio.
Artel BrandsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWine supplier brand in Idaho Wine Merchant's portfolio.
Atherton Wine ImportsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWine supplier brand in Idaho Wine Merchant's portfolio.
Au Sommet WineryminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWine supplier brand in Idaho Wine Merchant's portfolio.
AvenniaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWine supplier brand in Idaho Wine Merchant's portfolio.
Badger Mountain VineyardminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWine supplier brand in Idaho Wine Merchant's portfolio.
Beaux Frères Vineyard & WineryminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWine supplier brand in Idaho Wine Merchant's portfolio.
Beck Family EstatesminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWine supplier brand in Idaho Wine Merchant's portfolio.
Bennett Lane WineryminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWine supplier brand in Idaho Wine Merchant's portfolio.
Beso ImportsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWine supplier brand in Idaho Wine Merchant's portfolio.
BGPL USAminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWine supplier brand in Idaho Wine Merchant's portfolio.
Bodegas ManzanosminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWine supplier brand in Idaho Wine Merchant's portfolio.
Bogle WineryminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWine supplier brand in Idaho Wine Merchant's portfolio.
Boisset CollectionminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWine supplier brand in Idaho Wine Merchant's portfolio.
Bouchard Père & Fils AmericaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWine supplier brand in Idaho Wine Merchant's portfolio.
Bronco Wine CompanyminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWine supplier brand in Idaho Wine Merchant's portfolio.
Brook & Bull CellarsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWine supplier brand in Idaho Wine Merchant's portfolio.
Cabernet CorporationminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWine supplier brand in Idaho Wine Merchant's portfolio.
Cain FiveminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWine supplier brand in Idaho Wine Merchant's portfolio.
Camas Prairie WineryminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWine supplier brand in Idaho Wine Merchant's portfolio.
Campari GroupminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWine/spirits supplier brand in Idaho Wine Merchant's portfolio.
Cana's Feast WineryminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWine supplier brand in Idaho Wine Merchant's portfolio.
Carneros Wine CompanyminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWine supplier brand in Idaho Wine Merchant's portfolio.
Carol Shelton WinesminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWine supplier brand in Idaho Wine Merchant's portfolio.
Champagnes & ChateauxminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWine supplier brand in Idaho Wine Merchant's portfolio.
Clearwater Canyon CellarsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWine supplier brand in Idaho Wine Merchant's portfolio.
Continuum EstatesminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWine supplier brand in Idaho Wine Merchant's portfolio.
Copper CaneminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWine supplier brand in Idaho Wine Merchant's portfolio.
Corliss EstateminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWine supplier brand in Idaho Wine Merchant's portfolio.
Coup de Foudre WineryminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWine supplier brand in Idaho Wine Merchant's portfolio.
Cristom VineyardsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWine supplier brand in Idaho Wine Merchant's portfolio.
Demeine EstatesminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWine supplier brand in Idaho Wine Merchant's portfolio.
Diamond Wine ImportersminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWine supplier brand in Idaho Wine Merchant's portfolio.
Domaine BousquetminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWine supplier brand in Idaho Wine Merchant's portfolio.
Dreyfus Ashby & Co.minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWine supplier brand in Idaho Wine Merchant's portfolio.
Dry Creek VineyardminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWine supplier brand in Idaho Wine Merchant's portfolio.
Duckhorn Wine CompanyminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWine supplier brand in Idaho Wine Merchant's portfolio.
Dumas StationminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWine supplier brand in Idaho Wine Merchant's portfolio.
Elixir Wine GroupminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWine supplier brand in Idaho Wine Merchant's portfolio.
Elk Cove VineyardsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWine supplier brand in Idaho Wine Merchant's portfolio.
Empson USAminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWine supplier brand in Idaho Wine Merchant's portfolio.
Ethica WinesminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWine supplier brand in Idaho Wine Merchant's portfolio.
Europvin USAminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWine supplier brand in Idaho Wine Merchant's portfolio.
Far NienteminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWine supplier brand in Idaho Wine Merchant's portfolio.
Fetzer VineyardsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWine supplier brand in Idaho Wine Merchant's portfolio.
Gramercy CellarsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWine supplier brand in Idaho Wine Merchant's portfolio.
Grape ExpectationsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWine supplier brand in Idaho Wine Merchant's portfolio.
Grapejuice GroupminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWine supplier brand in Idaho Wine Merchant's portfolio.
Grayson CellarsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWine supplier brand in Idaho Wine Merchant's portfolio.
Grgich Hills EstateminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWine supplier brand in Idaho Wine Merchant's portfolio.
Groth Vineyard & WineryminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWine supplier brand in Idaho Wine Merchant's portfolio.
HB Wine MerchantsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWine supplier brand in Idaho Wine Merchant's portfolio.
Hedges Family EstateminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWine supplier brand in Idaho Wine Merchant's portfolio.
Il BorrominorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWine supplier brand in Idaho Wine Merchant's portfolio.
J. Bookwalter WineryminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWine supplier brand in Idaho Wine Merchant's portfolio.
J. Lohr WineryminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWine supplier brand in Idaho Wine Merchant's portfolio.
Jack Poust & CompanyminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWine supplier brand in Idaho Wine Merchant's portfolio.
Januik WineryminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWine supplier brand in Idaho Wine Merchant's portfolio.
John Anthony Family of WinesminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWine supplier brand in Idaho Wine Merchant's portfolio.
Joanne Bordeaux USAminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWine supplier brand in Idaho Wine Merchant's portfolio.
Koenig VineyardsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWine supplier brand in Idaho Wine Merchant's portfolio.
L'Aventure WineryminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWine supplier brand in Idaho Wine Merchant's portfolio.
L'Ecole No. 41minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWine supplier brand in Idaho Wine Merchant's portfolio.
La Sirena WineryminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWine supplier brand in Idaho Wine Merchant's portfolio.
Laurent PerrierminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWine/champagne supplier brand in Idaho Wine Merchant's portfolio.
Loosen Bros USAminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWine supplier brand in Idaho Wine Merchant's portfolio.
Maisons Marques & DomainesminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWine supplier brand in Idaho Wine Merchant's portfolio.
The Marchetti CompanyminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWine supplier brand in Idaho Wine Merchant's portfolio.
Martin Ray Vineyards & WineryminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWine supplier brand in Idaho Wine Merchant's portfolio.
Marussia Beverages USAminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWine supplier brand in Idaho Wine Merchant's portfolio.
Matchbook Wine CompanyminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWine supplier brand in Idaho Wine Merchant's portfolio.
McBride Sisters Wine CompanyminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWine supplier brand in Idaho Wine Merchant's portfolio.
Freixenet Mionetto USAminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWine/sparkling supplier brand in Idaho Wine Merchant's portfolio.
McPrice MyersminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWine supplier brand in Idaho Wine Merchant's portfolio.
Mollydooker WinesminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWine supplier brand in Idaho Wine Merchant's portfolio.
Morgan WineryminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWine supplier brand in Idaho Wine Merchant's portfolio.
MS WalkerminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWine/spirits supplier brand in Idaho Wine Merchant's portfolio.
Napa Wine CompanyminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWine supplier brand in Idaho Wine Merchant's portfolio.
North Berkeley ImportsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWine supplier brand in Idaho Wine Merchant's portfolio.
Opici Wine & SpiritsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWine/spirits supplier brand in Idaho Wine Merchant's portfolio.
Palm Bay InternationalminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWine supplier brand in Idaho Wine Merchant's portfolio.
Pend d'Oreille WineryminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWine supplier brand in Idaho Wine Merchant's portfolio.
PlumpJack GroupminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWine supplier brand in Idaho Wine Merchant's portfolio.
Prestige Beverage GroupminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWine/beer supplier brand in Idaho Wine Merchant's portfolio.
Purple BrandsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWine/beer supplier brand in Idaho Wine Merchant's portfolio.
Rack & RiddleminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWine/sparkling supplier brand in Idaho Wine Merchant's portfolio.
Regal Wine ImportsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWine supplier brand in Idaho Wine Merchant's portfolio.
Revelshine WinesminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWine supplier brand in Idaho Wine Merchant's portfolio.
Revelry VintnersminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWine supplier brand in Idaho Wine Merchant's portfolio.
Rolling Hills VineyardminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWine supplier brand in Idaho Wine Merchant's portfolio.
Roots Run DeepminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWine supplier brand in Idaho Wine Merchant's portfolio.
Rutherford Wine CompanyminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWine supplier brand in Idaho Wine Merchant's portfolio.
Saviah CellarsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWine supplier brand in Idaho Wine Merchant's portfolio.
Scotto CellarsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWine supplier brand in Idaho Wine Merchant's portfolio.
Secret Squirrel WinesminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWine supplier brand in Idaho Wine Merchant's portfolio.
Shafer VineyardsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWine supplier brand in Idaho Wine Merchant's portfolio.
Shannon Family of WinesminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWine supplier brand in Idaho Wine Merchant's portfolio.
Share a Splash Wine Co.minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWine supplier brand in Idaho Wine Merchant's portfolio.
Snake River WineryminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWine supplier brand in Idaho Wine Merchant's portfolio.
Stoller Family EstateminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWine supplier brand in Idaho Wine Merchant's portfolio.
Stuhlmuller VineyardsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWine supplier brand in Idaho Wine Merchant's portfolio.
T. Edward Wines & SpiritsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWine/spirits supplier brand in Idaho Wine Merchant's portfolio.
Taub Family SelectionsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWine supplier brand in Idaho Wine Merchant's portfolio.
The Walls VineyardsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWine supplier brand in Idaho Wine Merchant's portfolio.
Total Beverage SolutionminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWine/beer supplier brand in Idaho Wine Merchant's portfolio.
Trade Eights CocktailsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPre-mix cocktail supplier brand in Idaho Wine Merchant's portfolio.
Tranche EstateminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWine supplier brand in Idaho Wine Merchant's portfolio.
Trefethen Family VineyardminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWine supplier brand in Idaho Wine Merchant's portfolio.
Treveri CellarsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWine/sparkling supplier brand in Idaho Wine Merchant's portfolio.
Turley WinesminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWine supplier brand in Idaho Wine Merchant's portfolio.
Vias ImportsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWine supplier brand in Idaho Wine Merchant's portfolio.
Vinea ImportsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWine supplier brand in Idaho Wine Merchant's portfolio.
Vineyard BrandsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWine supplier brand in Idaho Wine Merchant's portfolio.
Vino del SolminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWine supplier brand in Idaho Wine Merchant's portfolio.
VintusminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWine supplier brand in Idaho Wine Merchant's portfolio.
Walla Walla VintnersminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWine supplier brand in Idaho Wine Merchant's portfolio.
Well Oiled Wine CompanyminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWine supplier brand in Idaho Wine Merchant's portfolio.
Wente Family EstatesminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWine supplier brand in Idaho Wine Merchant's portfolio.
West Coast Wine PartnersminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWine supplier brand in Idaho Wine Merchant's portfolio.
Whanau ImportsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWine supplier brand in Idaho Wine Merchant's portfolio.
Willamette Valley VineyardsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWine supplier brand in Idaho Wine Merchant's portfolio.
Wine Bridge ImportsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWine supplier brand in Idaho Wine Merchant's portfolio.
Wine HooligansminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWine supplier brand in Idaho Wine Merchant's portfolio.
Winebow Fine Wine & SpiritsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWine/spirits supplier brand in Idaho Wine Merchant's portfolio.
WinesUminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWine supplier brand in Idaho Wine Merchant's portfolio.
Zamora CompanyminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWine/spirits supplier brand in Idaho Wine Merchant's portfolio.
Zonin 1821minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWine supplier brand in Idaho Wine Merchant's portfolio.
ZD WinesminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWine supplier brand in Idaho Wine Merchant's portfolio.
Anderson ValleyminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBeer & cider supplier brand in Idaho Wine Merchant's portfolio.
Artisanal ImportsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBeer & cider supplier brand in Idaho Wine Merchant's portfolio.
Asahi Beer USAminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBeer supplier brand in Idaho Wine Merchant's portfolio.
B. United InternationalminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBeer & cider supplier brand in Idaho Wine Merchant's portfolio.
Barley Brown'sminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBeer supplier brand in Idaho Wine Merchant's portfolio.
BBL INCminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBeer supplier brand in Idaho Wine Merchant's portfolio.
Belching BeaverminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBeer supplier brand in Idaho Wine Merchant's portfolio.
BoochcraftminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBeer/cider supplier brand in Idaho Wine Merchant's portfolio.
Destihl BreweryminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBeer supplier brand in Idaho Wine Merchant's portfolio.
Global Beer NetworkminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBeer supplier brand in Idaho Wine Merchant's portfolio.
Glunz ImportsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBeer & cider supplier brand in Idaho Wine Merchant's portfolio.
Heretic Brewing Co.minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBeer supplier brand in Idaho Wine Merchant's portfolio.
Hofbrauhaus of AmericaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBeer supplier brand in Idaho Wine Merchant's portfolio.
Hopworks BreweryminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBeer supplier brand in Idaho Wine Merchant's portfolio.
Meriwether Cider Co.minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCider supplier brand in Idaho Wine Merchant's portfolio.
Monkless Belgian AlesminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBeer supplier brand in Idaho Wine Merchant's portfolio.
North Coast Brewing Co.minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBeer supplier brand in Idaho Wine Merchant's portfolio.
Occidental Brewing Co.minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBeer supplier brand in Idaho Wine Merchant's portfolio.
Post Falls Brewing Co.minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBeer supplier brand in Idaho Wine Merchant's portfolio.
S&H Brands East / Louis Seib ImportsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBeer & cider supplier brand in Idaho Wine Merchant's portfolio.
Snake River Brewing Co.minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBeer supplier brand in Idaho Wine Merchant's portfolio.
Solid Ground BrewingminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBeer supplier brand in Idaho Wine Merchant's portfolio.
US BeverageminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBeer supplier brand in Idaho Wine Merchant's portfolio.
VIK DistributorsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBeer supplier brand in Idaho Wine Merchant's portfolio.
Wetten ImportersminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBeer & cider supplier brand in Idaho Wine Merchant's portfolio.
pFriem Family BrewersminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBeer supplier brand in Idaho Wine Merchant's portfolio.
Bert's BrewingminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBeer supplier brand in Idaho Wine Merchant's portfolio.
Bacardi USAminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSpirits/cocktails supplier brand in Idaho Wine Merchant's pre-mix cocktails & mixers portfolio.
Big Machine DistilleryminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSpirits/cocktails supplier brand in Idaho Wine Merchant's pre-mix cocktails & mixers portfolio.
Copper CanminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCocktail/mixer supplier brand in Idaho Wine Merchant's portfolio.
Hotaling & Co.minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSpirits/cocktails supplier brand in Idaho Wine Merchant's pre-mix cocktails & mixers portfolio.
Mule 2.0minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPre-mix cocktail supplier brand in Idaho Wine Merchant's portfolio.
Slim ChillersminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPre-mix cocktail supplier brand in Idaho Wine Merchant's portfolio.
Zing ZangminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPre-mix cocktail/mixer supplier brand in Idaho Wine Merchant's portfolio.
JFC InternationalminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAsian product supplier brand in Idaho Wine Merchant's portfolio.
Sake OneminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSake/Asian product supplier brand in Idaho Wine Merchant's portfolio.
SSC InternationalminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAsian product supplier brand in Idaho Wine Merchant's portfolio.
Takara Sake USAminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSake/Asian product supplier brand in Idaho Wine Merchant's portfolio.
Riedel USAminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGlassware supplier brand in Idaho Wine Merchant's portfolio.
FintechcoreTechnology or IntegrationIdaho Wine Merchant offers new customers electronic funds transfer (EFT) account setup via Fintech's enrollment page, and lists Fintech as a payment method for new accounts.
BRJ DistributingcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIdaho Wine Merchant's contact page is titled 'Contact BRJ Distributing' and uses [email protected], indicating an affiliated/parent organization relationship.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Idaho Wine Merchant competitors and assessment

Company assessment

Direct peers

Western Beverage Company: Independent regional beverage distributor serving the Pacific Northwest with a multi-category beer/wine/spirits portfolio. Comparable in scale, business model, and customer mix to Idaho Wine Merchant.
Hayden Beverage Company: Idaho-based beer, wine, and beverage distributor serving on- and off-premise accounts statewide. Directly comparable regional Idaho competitor and adjacent-scale peer; notably, IWM's ACH payment authorization form is even hosted on haydenbeverage.com, indicating operational or shared-system ties.
BRJ Distributing: Apparent affiliated/parent distributor to Idaho Wine Merchant (the contact page is titled "Contact BRJ Distributing" and uses BRJ's email domain). Directly comparable Idaho beverage wholesaler and the most operationally linked peer.
Odom Corporation: Mid-sized regional beverage distributor across the Pacific Northwest and Mountain West, with a comparable wine/beer/spirits portfolio and on/off-premise focus. Operates in adjacent geographies and is a relevant regional peer.

Broad incumbents

Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits: Largest alcohol beverage distributor in the U.S., with a broad wine, beer, and spirits portfolio and nationwide reach. Overlaps with IWM in customer type and product categories, but at vastly larger scale and national scope.
Republic National Distributing Company: Major national alcohol distributor carrying wine, beer, and spirits across multiple states. Provides a relevant broad-incumbent reference for IWM's competitive set and supplier access dynamics.
Breakthru Beverage Group: Large multi-state alcohol distributor serving on- and off-premise accounts with a broad wine, beer, and spirits portfolio. Comparable customer mix and product scope; relevant as a broad incumbent peer.
Johnson Brothers of Idaho: Family-owned, multi-state wine, beer, and spirits distributor with a Pacific Northwest presence. Comparable business model and multi-category portfolio; relevant incumbent peer for IWM.

Regional players

Yahara Bay Distillers / Wisconsin-based craft distributors: Other independent regional wine/spirits/beer distributors in the U.S. comparable in size and go-to-market model to IWM. Useful as a regional reference point outside Idaho geography.

Others

Riedel USA: Premium glassware supplier in IWM's portfolio. Not a direct competitor, but a key upstream supplier and co-branded product line sold alongside wine to on-premise accounts.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Idaho Wine Merchant financial estimates

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Idaho Wine Merchant leadership team

Management profile

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Idaho Wine Merchant funding detail

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Idaho Wine Merchant M&A and investment

M&A and investment

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about Idaho Wine Merchant

What does Idaho Wine Merchant do?

Is Idaho Wine Merchant a public or private company?

Idaho Wine Merchant is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped.

When was Idaho Wine Merchant founded?

Idaho Wine Merchant was founded in 1977. It employs 11 to 50 people.

Where is Idaho Wine Merchant based?

Idaho Wine Merchant is headquartered in Garden City, United States, in the North America region.

How does Idaho Wine Merchant make money?

Two revenue lines are on record. Wholesale Beverage Distribution is the primary driver. The others are dock Sales (Direct Cash & Carry).

Who are Idaho Wine Merchant's main competitors?

Direct peers on record are Western Beverage Company, Hayden Beverage Company, BRJ Distributing and Odom Corporation. Broad incumbents are Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits, Republic National Distributing Company, Breakthru Beverage Group and Johnson Brothers of Idaho. Yahara Bay Distillers / Wisconsin-based craft distributors is listed as a regional player. Riedel USA is listed as an others.

Does Idaho Wine Merchant have an API?

No public API is recorded for Idaho Wine Merchant.

What industry is Idaho Wine Merchant in?

Idaho Wine Merchant's product category is Alcoholic Beverage Distribution. Its primary akta.pro industry code is AFAIAGAA, Alcoholic Beverage Wholesale (Beer, Wine, Spirits), with a secondary code of AFAIAGAH, Craft & Specialty Beverage Wholesale (Local/Artisanal). Its NAICS code is 4248 and its SIC code is 5180.