What Kosher Wine does

KosherWine.com is a U.S.-based direct-to-consumer e-commerce retailer specializing in kosher-certified wines, founded in 1997 and operating as a private company with 11–50 employees. The storefront lists 1,666 products spanning roughly 1,000+ wines sourced from 15+ countries, including Israel, France, Italy, Spain, California, Chile, Australia, and South Africa, with kosher supervisions from OU, OK, Badatz, Star-K, and 80+ other authorities, and both mevushal and non-mevushal options. The company positions itself as the largest U.S. retailer of kosher wines and differentiates through exclusive imports, private labels, and a 347+ winery supplier network, supported by a Cellar Reward loyalty program, wine clubs, gift sets, mixed cases, and an affiliate/partner ecosystem spanning private chefs and party planners.

The business operates on a unit-pricing model with bottles ranging from approximately $3 to $1,199 and case-level discounts (15-bottle boxes), plus free UPS ground shipping on 15+ bottle orders and adult-signature delivery. The technology stack is a conventional e-commerce platform with Aftership order tracking, Reviews.io customer reviews, a wishlist, and a rewards module; fulfillment is handled exclusively by UPS and the company is unable to ship to Alabama, Maryland, Mississippi, Michigan, or Utah. Sales support is provided via phone and WhatsApp by kosher wine consultants.

The company makes money primarily through one-time online wine sales to a fragmented customer base, segmented into kosher-observant Jewish consumers, wine enthusiasts seeking variety, and small-volume wholesale and event buyers. Revenue is not disclosed, no funding rounds are on record, and the company is independently operated without a disclosed parent. Customer acquisition relies on content marketing, email, organic SEO, and partner referrals, and the business exhibits holiday- and lifecycle-driven demand patterns rather than enterprise concentration.

Name

Kosher Wine

Website

https://kosherwine.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

KosherWine.com is a U.S. direct-to-consumer e-commerce retailer founded in 1997, selling the world's largest catalog of kosher-certified wines (1,666 SKUs) to kosher-observant consumers, wine enthusiasts, and event buyers via its website and UPS fulfillment.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Online Kosher Wine Retail

NAICS

Beer, Wine, and Liquor Retailers (445320)

SIC

Retail-Food Stores (5400)

akta.pro primary industry

Kosher & Jewish Grocery Stores (CRAHAFAK)

Keywords

• Kosher wine retail
• Online wine store
• Kosher wine e-commerce
• Wine subscription clubs
• Specialty wine distribution

Headquarters

HQ city

Washington

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Digital Commerce or Content

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Direct Wine Sales: Revenue generated from selling wines directly to consumers through the e-commerce website. Customers purchase individual bottles or cases. Box of 15 bottles option available with free shipping. Revenue is transaction-based with no subscription requirement, though the Cellar Reward Program encourages repeat engagement.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

KosherWine.com is a direct-to-consumer online retailer of kosher wines, offering a catalog of over 1,000 wines sourced from 15+ countries (Israel, France, Italy, Spain, California, Chile, and others). The company sells individual bottles, mixed cases, gift sets, and operates monthly wine club subscriptions, shipping orders via UPS directly to consumers across the continental United States.

Product overview

KosherWine.com operates as an online wine retailer offering over 1,000 kosher wines from regions worldwide including Israel, France, Italy, Spain, California, and Chile. The platform functions as both an e-commerce store and curated marketplace, with the core KosherWine.com Online Store as the primary product, supplemented by Wine Clubs (monthly subscription offerings), Gift Sets, Gift Certificates, Mixed Cases, and exclusive private-label imports. Additional services include a Wine Consulting Service, Cellar Reward loyalty program, Give Back charitable program, and an educational Kosher Wine Blog. The company positions itself as the largest kosher wine retailer in the U.S., offering wines with various kosher supervisions (OU, OK, Badatz, Star-K, and others) across varietals including Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, and Pinot Noir, with both Mevushal and Non-Mevushal options available.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• KosherWine.com Online Store E-commerce storefront allowing consumers to browse, filter by varietal, region, dryness, color, kosher supervision, and mevushal status, and purchase over 1,000 kosher wines from regions including Israel, France, Italy, Spain, California, and Chile. Designed for kosher-observant consumers and wine enthusiasts seeking certified kosher selections.
• Wine Clubs Monthly subscription service delivering curated themed cases of kosher wines to members, featuring exclusive offerings and selections suited to holidays and occasions.
• Gift Sets Pre-curated wine gift collections packaged for holiday and special occasion gifting, providing ready-to-give kosher wine presents.
• Gift Certificates Digital gift certificates allowing recipients to select their own wines from the inventory, functioning as a stored-value gifting product.
• Mixed Cases Pre-selected case combinations of 15 bottles organized by theme, region, or winery, enabling customers to explore curated selections across multiple varietals with free ground shipping.
• KosherWine.com Exclusives Private label and exclusive import wines available only through KosherWine.com and not sold elsewhere in the U.S., sourced from Israeli and international boutique wineries.
• Wine Consulting Services Expert wine consultant service available via phone (845-203-0150), WhatsApp, and email to assist customers with wine selection, pairing recommendations, and purchase inquiries, available Monday-Thursday 9AM-5PM and Friday 9AM-2PM ET.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• UPScoreTechnology or IntegrationExclusive shipping partner for all order fulfillment. UPS handles ground and expedited shipping across the continental United States. Transit times range from 1-5 business days depending on destination state. Orders require adult (21+) signature upon delivery.
• Various Wineries (Israel, France, Italy, Spain, California, Chile)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSupplier and distribution partnerships with over 347 wineries worldwide. Products include Israeli wines (Tzora Vineyards, Domaine Du Castel, Flam Winery), French wines (Chateau varietals), Italian wines, Spanish wines, California wines, and Chilean wines. Includes exclusive imports and private labels only available through KosherWine.com.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Binny's Beverage Depot: Large multi-store beverage retailer in the Midwest with online sales. Comparable retail format and assortment breadth, scaled much larger.
• Total Wine & More: Largest US independent wine retailer with strong online channel. Broad incumbent in the same retail category with vastly larger scale and assortment.

Emerging players

• Drizly: On-demand alcohol delivery marketplace. Partial overlap as an alcohol e-commerce channel, though focused on rapid local delivery rather than curated specialty selection.

Direct peers

• Kermit Lynch Wine Merchant: Importer and online retailer specializing in regional European wines. Comparable in curation-led specialty online wine retail.
• ReserveBar: Online premium spirits and wine retailer with gifting focus. Comparable in online-only premium beverage retail with gift-set positioning.
• Wine.com: Largest direct-to-consumer online wine retailer in the US. Most direct competitor in online wine sales, though without the kosher-specialist positioning.
• The Rare Wine Co. Specialty importer and online retailer of premium and aged wines. Comparable in high-end, connoisseur-focused direct wine commerce.
• Astor Wines & Spirits: New York-based wine retailer with a strong online storefront and broad international selection. Comparable in e-commerce-led specialty wine retail.
• Sherry-Lehmann: Long-established New York wine retailer with online sales. Comparable legacy independent wine retailer serving connoisseur and gift-buyer segments.

Regional players

• Royal Wine Corp: Major producer and distributor of kosher wines and spirits (Kedem, Herzog, etc.). Most direct competitor within the kosher wine category, though more wholesale/B2B-skewed than KosherWine.com's DTC model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/kosherwinesite
• Facebookfacebook.com/kosherwinesite
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/kosherwine

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

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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