What Taub Family Selections does

Taub Family Selections, operating primarily through its legal entity Palm Bay International, is a US-based wine and spirits importer and national distributor founded in 1994 and headquartered in Boca Raton, Florida. The company curates a portfolio of international wines sourced from 11 countries (including Argentina, Austria, Chile, France, Italy, New Zealand, Portugal, Spain, and the United States) and artisanal spirits from seven countries (France, Ireland, Italy, Mexico, Spain, the United Kingdom, and the United States). Its product range spans major varietals and spirit categories, with brand-level representation of internationally recognized producers such as Ferrari Trento, Col d'Orcia, Trimbach, Drumshanbo Gunpowder Irish Gin, Cipriani Drinks, Saracina Vineyards, Bauchant, and Côté Mas.

Palm Bay International generates revenue through B2B wholesale distribution, importing and selling wines and spirits to retail stores, restaurants, bars, and hospitality establishments via a national US distributor network and a 'Where to Buy' portal. The business model is transaction-based with quote-based wholesale pricing not publicly disclosed. Marketing channels include the PBI Journal content hub, active Instagram and Facebook presence, cocktail recipe content, and tech-sheet resources for trade customers. The company is privately held under the Taub Family Co. umbrella, employs 51-100 people, and operates without disclosed external funding, M&A activity, or public market listing.

Name

Taub Family Selections

Legal name

Palm Bay International

Website

https://taubfamilyselections.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Taub Family Selections, operating as Palm Bay International, is a US-based wine and spirits importer and national distributor founded in 1994, supplying a curated portfolio of international wines and artisanal spirits to retailers, restaurants, and hospitality businesses through wholesale channels.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Boca Raton

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Wine and Spirits Distribution: Palm Bay International generates revenue by importing, distributing, and selling wine and spirits to retailers, restaurants, and other establishments through wholesale channels. The company represents international wine and spirit producers in the US market.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Taub Family Selections, operating as Palm Bay International, is a US-based wine and spirits importer and national wholesale distributor. The company curates and supplies a portfolio of hand-selected wines and artisanal spirits from international producers across more than 10 countries, selling to retail stores, restaurants, bars, and hospitality businesses through wholesale channels. It also operates a content hub (PBI Journal) and a cocktail recipe resource to support trade customers and brand engagement.

Product overview

Palm Bay International is a United States wine and spirits supplier offering a diversified portfolio of products. The company operates as a distribution platform offering three core product categories: (1) a wines portfolio featuring hand-selected wines across multiple varietals from global wine-producing regions, (2) a spirits portfolio with artisanal spirits including gin, rum, tequila, vodka, whiskey, and brandy, and (3) a cocktails and signature serves section providing cocktail recipes. The company represents multiple producer brands including Côté Mas, Cipriani Drinks, Cloud90, Drumshanbo Gunpowder Irish Gin, Saracina Vineyards, and Bauchant. Additionally, the PBI Journal provides industry content and news updates. The platform enables customers to browse wines and spirits by variety, country of origin, and award designations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Wines Portfolio Hand-selected portfolio of wines including Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Malbec, Merlot, Moscato, Pinot Grigio, Pinot Noir, Red Blend, Riesling, Sangiovese, Sauvignon Blanc, Sparkling Wine, Syrah, and Shiraz, sourced from international wine-producing regions and supplied to US retail and hospitality accounts through wholesale distribution.
• Spirits Portfolio

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Col d'OrciaminorOthersItalian wine producer represented by Palm Bay International. Col d'Orcia was named 'Environmental Advocate of the Year 2025' by Wine Enthusiast and was shortlisted for Wine Star Awards.
• Ferrari TrentocoreOthersItalian sparkling wine producer, represented by Palm Bay International. Ferrari Trento won the 'Sparkling Wine Producer of the Year' title for the 8th time, indicating a flagship partnership.
• The Shed Distillery (Drumshanbo Gunpowder Irish Gin)minorOthersIrish spirits producer founded by PJ Rigney, creating artisanal gin products including Gunpowder Irish Gin with Italian Fig & Laurel and Gunpowder Irish Gin with Brazilian Pineapple.
• TrimbachminorOthersFrench winery from Ribeauvillé, Alsace region, featured in PBI Journal coverage of inspiring women in the wine industry.
• Cipriani DrinksminorOthersItalian producer of Bellini sparkling cocktail, distributed by Palm Bay International.
• Saracina VineyardsminorOthersCalifornia winery and working ranch in Mendocino County, producing Sauvignon Blanc and other wines distributed by Palm Bay International.
• Côté MasminorOthersFrench winery from Languedoc region, producing Rosé Aurore Pays d'OC IGP, distributed by Palm Bay International.
• Cloud90minorOthersWine producer of Cloud90 Pinot Grigio, distributed by Palm Bay International.
• BauchantminorOthersFrench producer of Bauchant Orange Liqueur, distributed by Palm Bay International in the US market.
• TravagliniminorOthersItalian wine producer shortlisted for Wine Star Awards alongside Col d'Orcia, represented by Palm Bay International.

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Kobrand Corporation: Established US importer and marketer of fine wines and artisanal spirits, including Bordeaux, Burgundy, Italian, and craft spirits. Directly comparable as a family-controlled mid-sized specialty importer competing for premium import rights.
• Winebow: US-based wine and spirits importer and national distributor with comparable curated European producer portfolio. Closest direct comparable on business model (importer/wholesaler of premium international producers) and scale band.
• Domaine Select Wine Estates: Specialty importer focused on family-owned European estates across France, Italy, Spain, Austria, and Germany. Comparable as a curated fine-wine importer of similar scale and producer-portfolio philosophy.
• Skurnik Wines: New York-based fine wine importer specializing in family-run European producers across France, Italy, Austria, and Germany. Comparable mid-size importer with a similar artisanal, family-producer orientation.
• Frederick Wildman & Sons: Family-owned US importer and distributor of premium European wines and spirits since 1930. Comparable ownership profile, similar long-tenured Italian/French producer partnerships, and identical B2B wholesale distribution model.
• Vias Imports: US importer dedicated exclusively to Italian wines from independent family estates. Direct comparable on Italian producer portfolio overlap (Col d'Orcia, Travaglini, Cipriani territory) and family-run import model.

Broad incumbents

• Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits: Largest US wine and spirits distributor covering all 50 states with broad incumbent portfolio. Comparable business model and customer base but at radically larger scale; serves as the dominant distributor competitor on account control.
• Pernod Ricard USA: US arm of Pernod Ricard, marketing and distributing its portfolio of premium spirits and wines (Jameson, The Glenlivet, Beefeater, etc.) through wholesale channels. Comparable spirits portfolio breadth and wholesale distribution but with owned global brands.
• Republic National Distributing Company: Second-largest US alcohol distributor with national footprint across wine, spirits, and beer. Broad incumbent peer serving the same retailers and on-premise accounts; competes with Palm Bay for new producer import rights.
• Hotaling & Co. (Suntory Global Spirits): US subsidiary of Suntory Global Spirits importing premium Japanese whiskies and craft spirits. Comparable premium/artisanal spirits importer strategy but owned by a global multinational producer.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/TaubFamilySelections
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/palm-bay-international
• Instagraminstagram.com/palmbayinternational
• Xx.com/TFSelections

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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