woodswholesalewine

What woodswholesalewine does

Woods Wholesale Wine is a family-owned online wine and spirits retailer headquartered in Grosse Pointe Woods, Michigan, operating continuously since 1957 and led by Bill Matouk alongside his children, sister, and staff. The company sells a comprehensive portfolio of wines (red, white, sparkling, rose, and dessert/sherry/port with over 5,400 SKUs), spirits (rare spirits, cognac, whiskey, scotch, tequila, rum, vodka, gin, and barrel picks), cigars (since 1995), and beer, serving individual consumers and corporate clients across the US and 11 international markets including Australia, Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Luxembourg, Switzerland, the Netherlands, and the UK.

The business runs on a Shopify-powered e-commerce platform with FedEx shipping integration for domestic fulfillment (1-4 business days) and international shipping (5-10 business days). The 20787 Mack Ave headquarters includes a climate-controlled warehouse built during the 2008 expansion, supporting temperature-protected shipping with gel cool packs and weather holds. Payment processing is handled through Shopify Payments, PayPal, Apple Pay, Google Pay, Shop Pay, and major credit card networks under PCI-DSS compliance.

Revenue is generated through one-time product transactions at unit pricing; full case orders (12, 24, 36 bottles) receive automatic shipping discounts. Customer segments include wine enthusiasts and collectors, spirits and whiskey collectors, gift buyers, and corporate customers, with a dedicated corporate orders page. Marketing combines email newsletter, organic social, and SEO with direct phone and email support. The company has remained family-controlled throughout its history with no disclosed institutional investment or parent company ownership.

Name

woodswholesalewine

Legal name

Woods Wholesale Wine

Website

https://woodswholesalewine.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1957

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Woods Wholesale Wine is a family-owned online wine and spirits retailer based in Grosse Pointe Woods, Michigan since 1957, operating a Shopify-powered e-commerce platform serving individual consumers and corporate clients across the US and 11 international markets.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Wine & Spirits Retail

NAICS

Beer, Wine, and Liquor Retailers (44532)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Wine Retail (Bottle Shops & Wine Merchants) (CRANABAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Premium, Rare & Collectible Alcohol Retail (Fine Wine/Spirits) (CRANAAAJ), Spirits Retail & Whiskey Shops (Off-Premise) (CRANAAAD)

Keywords

• Online wine retail
• Spirits and liquor sales
• Cigar sales
• Premium wine selection
• Corporate wine gifting

Headquarters

HQ city

Adamsville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Wine, Spirits, and Cigars Sales: Retail sale of wines (red, white, sparkling, rose), spirits (whiskey, scotch, bourbon, tequila, rum, vodka, gin, cognac), cigars, and beer. Revenue generated through one-time product transactions. Includes discounted shipping for full case orders.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Woods Wholesale Wine is a family-owned retailer that sells wines, spirits, cigars, and beer online and through its Grosse Pointe, Michigan storefront. Customers purchase individual bottles or full cases with discounted shipping, and the company fulfills orders via FedEx domestically and internationally, with in-store pickup available locally. A dedicated corporate orders page supports bulk and business purchasing, and curated gift collections serve seasonal and occasion-based buyers.

Product overview

Woods Wholesale Wine is a family-owned online wine and spirits retailer based in Grosse Pointe, Michigan since 1957, operating an e-commerce platform since 2003. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of wines (Red, White, Sparkling, Rose, Dessert wines from global regions including Napa Valley, France, Italy, and Spain), spirits (Rare Spirits, Cognac, Whiskey, Scotch, Tequila, Rum, Vodka, Gin, Barrel Picks), Cigars (since 1995 humidor), Beer, and specialty gift collections. The main e-commerce platform sells over 5,400 wine products and offers curated sub-brands like the 94+ Rated Under $80 collection and 100 Point Collection. Additional services include temperature-controlled shipping, corporate orders, and in-store pickup at their Michigan location.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Wine Comprehensive online wine catalog offering red, white, sparkling, rose, dessert/sherry/port wines from regions including Napa Valley, California, France, Italy, New Zealand, and Spain, sold to individual consumers and gift buyers.
• Spirits Full online spirits portfolio including rare spirits, cognac, whiskey, scotch, tequila, rum, vodka, gin, and barrel picks, targeting enthusiasts and collectors of premium spirits.
• Cigars Premium cigar selection sold online and in-store, originating from the 1995 in-store humidor launch and extended to e-commerce channels.
• Beer

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration12 records

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Spec's Wine, Spirits & Finer Foods:
• Binny's Beverage Depot: Binny's is a Midwest (Chicago) alcohol superstore chain with deep selection and pricing competitiveness. Comparable on breadth and Midwest regional competition, though primarily a physical retailer with growing e-commerce.

Direct peers

• Wine.com: Wine.com is the largest pure-play DTC wine retailer in the US, offering a comparable e-commerce model with broad catalog depth, gift services, and FedEx-based shipping. Most directly comparable on business model and customer base.
• Sherry-Lehmann: Sherry-Lehmann is a historic family-owned NYC wine and spirits retailer with national shipping. Comparable on heritage positioning, premium assortment, and DTC national fulfillment model.
• K&L Wine Merchants: K&L is a California-based wine and spirits retailer with strong DTC e-commerce, deep rare/cult wine inventory, and curated merchandising — closely matching Woods' premium positioning and collector focus.

Broad incumbents

• BevMo!: BevMo! is a multi-state West Coast alcohol retail chain with strong e-commerce. Overlaps on beer/wine/spirits breadth and direct competition in adjacent geographies, though more mass-market than Woods' premium positioning.
• Drizly (Uber Eats): Drizly, now part of Uber Eats, is a major on-demand alcohol delivery platform covering beer, wine, and spirits. Comparable on category and customer overlap, though focused on same-day local delivery rather than national premium shipping.
• Total Wine & More: Total Wine is the largest US specialty retailer of wine, spirits, and beer with both physical superstores and a national e-commerce site. Overlaps on category breadth and competitive pricing pressure, especially as the incumbent that originally motivated Woods' 2002 rebrand.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/woods_wine
• Facebookfacebook.com/woodswholesalewinegp
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/woods-wholesale

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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