Burghound.com

What Burghound.com does

Burghound.com, Inc. is a privately held, founder-owned subscription wine publication founded by Allen Meadows in 2001 and headquartered in Tarzana, California. The company publishes a quarterly journal of approximately 200 pages per issue dedicated exclusively to Burgundy wines, complemented by a searchable database of roughly 136,000 tasting notes covering approximately 3,100 producers across 157 vintages dating back to 1845. The core product pairs print-quality editorial content (vintage reports, vertical tastings, drinking windows, Top Value, Sweet Spot, and Don't Miss designations) with a fully searchable digital database that supports millions of subscriber searches annually. Through Issue #103 in June 2026, the publication has operated continuously for over 25 years.

Burghound generates revenue primarily through an annual electronic subscription priced at $160, with a $425 US-only postal upgrade, plus a diversified set of paid products including single issues ($35-45), archive sets ($90-$182), the Burgundy Essentials Audio Series ($79.95), the Insider's Guide to Visiting the Côte d'Or ($24.95), the Pearl of the Côte e-book ($28.99), and premium 3.5-day vineyard education tours ($9,985 per attendee). Corporate multi-user accounts are sold at $160 base plus $75-$89 per additional user. Distribution is direct-to-consumer via the company website and integrates with CellarTracker for cellar management. The customer base spans individual collectors, wine enthusiasts, and wine trade professionals across at least 20 countries, with no advertising, no subsidies, and no financial relationships with any winery, importer, distributor, or retailer. The company employs 1-10 people and is bootstrapped with no outside investors.

Name

Burghound.com

Legal name

Burghound.com, Inc.

Website

https://burghound.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Burghound.com is a subscription-based wine publication founded in 2001, offering a quarterly journal and searchable database of approximately 136,000 Burgundy tasting notes from 3,100 producers and 157 vintages, serving individual collectors, enthusiasts, and wine trade professionals globally under the editorial direction of Allen Meadows.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Wine Media and Reviews

SIC

Periodicals: Publishing Or Publishing & Printing (2721)

akta.pro primary industry

Alcohol Subscription & Wine Clubs (Retail) (CRANABAF)

Keywords

• Wine review publication
• Burgundy wine reviews
• Wine subscription service
• Wine tasting database
• Quarterly wine journal

Headquarters

HQ city

Tarzana

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Digital Commerce or Content

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Annual Subscription: Annual subscription ($160) for four quarterly electronic issues and unlimited access to the wine database for the term covering receipt of four quarterly issues. Includes access to all perks including past articles, glossary, and CellarTracker integration.
2. Postal Subscription Upgrade: For US customers, professionally printed versions of each issue mailed in addition to electronic access. Priced at $425 annually to cover printing, binding and postage costs.
3. Single Issue Sales: Current single issue: $45; Single back issue: $35. Sold electronically via email delivery within 24 hours of order.
4. Archive Sets: Electronic archive sets of past issues sold as bundles (Issues 1-12: $120, Issues 13-24: $132, etc.). Purchasable only by subscribers.
5. Burgundy Essentials Audio Series: 3-year project, nearly 10-hour, 7-part audio series. Price: $79.95. Available for download on up to two devices via FlickRocket Flux Player.
6. Insider's Guide Travel Guide: 119-page PDF travel guide to visiting the Côte d'Or and Chablis. Price: $24.95. Also included free with 2-year subscription.
7. E-books: Pearl of the Côte e-book (The Great Wines of Vosne-Romanée): $28.99. Updated version with new tasting notes.
8. Vineyard/Education Tours: 3.5-day educational programs in Burgundy vineyards hosted by Allen Meadows. Price: US$9,985 (excludes hotel, airfare, breakfast and most dinners). Limited to 15 participants per program.
9. Corporate Accounts: Multi-user corporate subscriptions at discounted rates: Base subscription $160 + $89 per additional user (1-6 users) or $75 per user (7-15 users). All users get individual logins.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Burghound.com is a subscription-based wine review publication focused on Burgundy, Pinot Noir and Champagne wines, founded by Allen Meadows in 2001. Subscribers receive four quarterly electronic journal issues (averaging ~200 pages each) covering wine reviews, vintage reports, vertical tastings and progress reports, plus unlimited access to a fully searchable database of approximately 136,000 tasting notes spanning ~3,100 producers and 157 vintages dating back to 1845.

Product overview

Burghound.com is a subscription-based wine review publication focused exclusively on Burgundy and Pinot Noir wines, operated by wine critic Allen Meadows. The core offering combines a quarterly journal (averaging ~200 pages per issue) with a searchable database of over 136,000 tasting notes from approximately 3,100 producers spanning 157 vintages dating back to 1845. Supplementary products include the Burgundy Essentials Audio Series (a 7-part, 10-hour educational program at $79.95), the Insider's Guide to Visiting the Côte d'Or (a 119-page travel guide at $24.95), The Pearl of the Côte e-book ($28.99), and Burgundy Vineyard/Education Tours ($9,985 per program). Corporate multi-user accounts and postal subscription upgrades are also available. All content integrates with CellarTracker for subscribers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Burgundy Essentials Audio Series: A 3-year educational audio project designed to demystify Burgundy wines. Nearly 10-hour, 7-part series covering every important aspect of Burgundy including history, regional organization, communes, terroirs, viticulture, and winemaking. Priced at $79.95.

Products and services

• Burghound Quarterly Journal and Database Subscription Annual subscription ($160 electronic / $425 US postal) combining four quarterly ~200-page wine review journals with unlimited access to the searchable Burghound Database of ~136,000 tasting notes for red and white Burgundy, Pinot Noir and Champagne wines from ~3,100 producers across 157 vintages since 1845. Includes drinking windows, vintage reports, vertical and horizontal tastings, CellarTracker integration, glossary access and past articles.
• Burgundy Essentials Audio Series Standalone 7-part, nearly 10-hour educational audio program narrated by Allen Meadows that systematically covers Burgundy history, regional organization, communes, terroirs, viticulture, winemaking and purchasing guidance. Priced at $79.95 with PDF support packet. Downloadable to up to two devices.
• Insider's Guide to Visiting the Côte d'Or and Chablis 119-page PDF travel guide to visiting the Côte d'Or and Chablis, covering hotels, restaurants, wine stores, cheese shops, wine books, maps, chocolates and tips for visiting domaines. Sold separately at $24.95 or included free with a 2-year subscription.
• The Pearl of the Côte - The Great Wines of Vosne-Romanée (E-book) E-book reference covering the great wines of Vosne-Romanée, including updated tasting notes and new vineyard holdings. Priced at $28.99; available in a bundle with the Burgundy Essentials Audio Series at 20% off.
• Burgundy Vineyard/Education Tours 3.5-day immersive educational tours in Burgundy vineyards hosted by Allen Meadows, including vineyard walks and masterclass tastings focused on specific communes (Côte de Nuits or Côte de Beaune). Limited to 15 participants per program. Priced at $9,985 per program, excluding hotel, airfare, breakfast and most dinners; $985 non-refundable deposit required.
• Corporate Multi-User Accounts Multi-user subscription tier for companies (retailers, importers, auction houses) requiring Burghound Database and journal access for multiple staff. Base $160 plus $89 per additional user for 1-6 additional users or $75 per user for 7-15 additional users on the same renewal schedule, with individual logins for each user.
• Single Issues and Archive Sets Individual current ($45) and back ($35) quarterly issues plus bundled archive sets (e.g., Issues 1-12 at $120, Issues 81-87 at $182) sold electronically. Available for separate purchase by subscribers for offline access to historical content.

Quantifiable outcome

• Decision support for Burgundy purchases - avoid bad bottles costing more than annual subscription
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• CellarTrackercoreTechnology or IntegrationBurghound reviews, scores and drinking windows are fully integrated into CellarTracker.com for Burghound subscribers. Subscribers can access Burghound content directly within their CellarTracker cellar tracking accounts. Requires annual linking confirmation when renewing subscription.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• CellarTracker: Largest consumer wine cellar management platform and existing integration partner of Burghound. Comparable as a broader wine data/cellar platform with overlapping user base of serious collectors.

Direct peers

• Wine Enthusiast: Wine media brand combining a magazine, reviews database, and retail affiliate channel. Comparable as a subscription/affiliate wine publication competing for enthusiast mindshare.
• Wine Spectator: Long-running subscription wine review magazine with broad regional coverage including Burgundy. Directly competes for the same collector/enthusiast subscriber base through scoring-based reviews.
• Wine Advocate (Robert Parker): The preeminent subscription wine review publication founded by Robert Parker, covering global wines with a points-based rating system. Closest direct peer given Burghound's similar subscriber-funded, reviewer-anchored, independent-review model.
• Decanter: Established wine magazine and review platform covering global regions with subscription content. Comparable as a subscription wine publication serving enthusiasts and trade professionals.
• Vinous Media: Subscription wine review platform led by Antonio Galloni with deep Burgundy coverage. Directly comparable to Burghound in scoring methodology, subscription pricing, and Burgundy expertise focus.
• The World of Fine Wine: Quarterly wine review magazine with rigorous reviews and long-form content, positioned at the premium collector audience. Directly comparable as a high-end periodical-style wine publication.
• JancisRobinson.com: Subscription wine review site led by Master of Wine Jancis Robinson, providing independent reviews and articles. Comparable as a single-named-author subscription wine publication with global coverage.

Emerging players

• Wine Folly: Wine education platform with visual learning content, courses, and an app targeting newer wine drinkers. Comparable as an adjacent wine content/education subscription, though focused on accessibility rather than expert tasting.

Others

• Wine-Searcher: Wine price comparison and discovery platform used by collectors and trade. Comparable as a wine information tool serving the same enthusiast audience, though positioned as a search utility rather than a review publication.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

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

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