Perennial Vintners

What Perennial Vintners does

Perennial Vintners is a family-owned micro-winery headquartered on Bainbridge Island, Washington, operating from a residential property at 8840 NE Lovgreen Rd. Founded in 1997 by owner-winemaker Mike Lempriere as a winemaking hobby, the company moved to Bainbridge Island in 2003, planted its vineyard, and released its first commercial vintage in March 2007. The winery specializes in cool-climate, maritime-influenced wines from the Puget Sound AVA, with a portfolio that includes dry whites (Melon de Bourgogne, Müller Thurgau, Madeleine Angevine, Siegerrebe, Orange Muscat), a Pinot Noir Rosé, reds (Lemberger, Syrah, Zweigelt), dessert wines (Frambelle raspberry, Ichigo strawberry), the Isletage blend, and a non-alcoholic Verjus culinary product. Its 2004 planting established the first Melon de Bourgogne vineyard in Washington State, anchoring a niche, varietally differentiated position that few competitors replicate.

The business operates a direct-to-consumer model across four channels: an on-site tasting room with scheduled guided tastings ($20 fee waived with 2+ bottle purchase), local retail partnerships (Bay Hay and Feed, Cellar Cat wine bar), year-round presence at the Bainbridge Island Farmers Market since 2007, and online shipping via VinoShipper.com to most US states. Annual production has scaled from 160-180 cases in 2009-2010 to 474-496 cases in 2018-2019, with bottles priced between $12 (Verjus) and $25 (Melon de Bourgogne). Customer segments center on Seattle-area locavores, food-pairing enthusiasts (supported by an ongoing partnership with Executive Chef Andrew MacMillen since 2009), and Bainbridge Island tourism visitors. The company is bootstrapped, structured as Perennial Vintners, LLC, with no external funding rounds, subsidiaries, or parent company.

Name

Perennial Vintners

Legal name

Perennial Vintners, LLC

Website

https://perennialvintners.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Perennial Vintners is a family-owned micro-winery on Bainbridge Island, Washington, producing cool-climate wines from the Puget Sound AVA — including the first Melon de Bourgogne planted in Washington State — and selling direct-to-consumer via tasting room, retail partners, farmers market, and online shipping.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Estate Winery

NAICS

Wineries (312130), Wineries (31213)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Wine Production & Winemaking (AFAFAAAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Wine & Sparkling Wine Wineries & Brands (CRADAIAB), Wineries & Vineyards (Tasting Rooms) (THAFALAE), Wine Grape Vineyard Operations (Varietal/AVA Practices, Yield & Quality Targets) (AFAGAJAJ), Vineyard Establishment & Development (Site Prep, Trellising, Planting) (AFAGAJAA)

Keywords

• Estate winery
• Cool-climate viticulture
• Puget Sound wines
• Melon de Bourgogne
• Boutique winemaking

Headquarters

HQ city

Bainbridge Island

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Direct wine sales at tasting room: On-site wine sales at the winery tasting room with guided tastings. $20 tasting fee waived with 2+ bottle purchase.
2. Retail distribution: Sales through local retail partners including Bay Hay and Feed and Cellar Cat wine bar
3. Online shipping: Direct-to-consumer online sales through VinoShipper.com platform, shipping to most states

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Perennial Vintners is a small family winery on Bainbridge Island, Washington that crafts estate-grown wines from cool-climate maritime viticulture in the Puget Sound AVA. The portfolio emphasizes aromatic white wines and unique grape varieties, most notably pioneering the first Melon de Bourgogne (Muscadet) vineyard in Washington state, alongside Müller Thurgau, Madeleine Angevine, Siegerrebe, Pinot Noir Rosé, reds such as Lemberger and Syrah, and dessert wines like Frambelle raspberry wine.

Product overview

Perennial Vintners is a small family winery on Bainbridge Island, WA, specializing in delicate cool climate aromatic wines from the maritime-influenced Puget Sound AVA. Founded in 1997, they are pioneers of Melon de Bourgogne in Washington state. The portfolio includes: dry white wines (Melon de Bourgogne, Müller Thurgau, Madeleine Angevine, Siegerrebe, Orange Muscat), blush wines (Pinot Noir Rosé), red wines (Lemberger, Syrah, Cabernet Franc Rosé, Zweigelt), dessert wines (Frambelle raspberry wine, Ichigo strawberry wine), sparkling wines, a culinary product (Verjus), and a blended wine (Isletage). Production is small-scale, ranging from 160-496 cases annually.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Melon de Bourgogne Estate dry white wine made from Melon de Bourgogne grapes (known as Muscadet in France); the flagship wine of Perennial Vintners, prized for pairing with seafood and featuring citrusy flavors with fresh fruit aromatics.
• Müller Thurgau Estate dry white wine made from Müller Thurgau grapes, featuring clean bright flavors and fresh fruit aromatics, excellent with fish and seafood.
• Madeleine Angevine Cool-climate dry white wine with a crisp refreshing character, made from grapes sourced near Bellingham, WA, or from restored vines originally planted in the early 1980s on Bainbridge Island.
• Siegerrebe Aromatic white wine known for bright citrus and lychee notes with musky undertones, pairing well with Asian cuisines and spicy dishes.
• Lemberger
• Syrah
• Pinot Noir Rosé Dry Rosé from Pinot Noir grapes sourced from Yakima Valley Appellation, featuring bright citrus flavors, bracing acidity, and a deep red salmon color.
• Orange Muscat
• Frambelle
• Ichigo
• Verjus
• Isletage A blended white wine combining Müller Thurgau, Madeleine Angevine, and Siegerrebe varietals, featuring a complex yet subtle combination of flavors.
• Zweigelt Bright medium-bodied red wine, with the first vintage released in August 2019.

Quantifiable outcome

• 187 cases of Melon de Bourgogne produced in 2014
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Bainbridge Island Chamber of CommerceminorOthersBusiness organization membership supporting local Bainbridge Island businesses
• Bainbridge Island Farmers MarketcoreOthersRegular vendor at the farmers market since June 2007, selling wines at both outdoor (Mar-Oct) and indoor (Nov-Dec) markets
• Puget Sound WineGrowerscoreOthersWine grape growers association of the Puget Sound AVA; member organization for promoting regional wines
• Winery Alliance of Bainbridge Island (WABI)coreOthersPromotion group for Bainbridge Island wineries; coordinates joint tasting events like Wine on the Rock
• North Sound WineriesminorOthersOrganization promoting wineries in the North Puget Sound area
• Puget Sound FreshminorOthersKing County sponsored organization promoting Puget Sound local farm products
• Trust For Working LandscapesminorOthersGroup promoting family farming on Bainbridge Island
• PesticideFreeZone.orgminorOthersOrganization promoting non-usage of pesticides
• Crimson Cove Smoked SpecialtiesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner for smoked cheese pairings at Wine on the Rock events; long-time partner and wine seller providing specialty cheeses for wine pairings
• Butcher & Baker ProvisionsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCustom sausage maker in Port Gamble, WA; commissioned specialty sausages for pairing events including Saucisse au Muscadet made with Perennial Vintners Melon de Bourgogne
• Andrew MacMillen (Executive Chef)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerExecutive Chef creating recipes specifically paired with Perennial Vintners wines since September 2009; developed extensive recipe collection for wine pairings
• Akio Suyematsu (Day Road Farm)coreOthersNext-door-neighbor farmer providing raspberries for Frambelle dessert wine; Bainbridge Island farmer with historical connection to the island's Japanese immigrant farming heritage
• Bainbridge Island Vineyard and WinerycoreOthersNeighbor friends and fellow winery; shares old vine plantings from early 1980s; together holds position as closest vineyard to downtown Seattle

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Sparkman Cellars: Boutique Woodinville-based Washington winery focused on single-vineyard, food-friendly wines with strong DTC and tasting room presence. Comparable in small-batch philosophy and emphasis on pairing with food.
• Novelty Hill Winery: Washington state winery operating in the Woodinville area; while focused on a different micro-climate, it shares the Washington-state estate wine narrative and DTC tasting room approach relevant to PV's brand positioning.

Direct peers

• Fridays Harbor Vineyards (San Juan Islands): Tiny island winery in the Puget Sound region producing estate wines from cool-climate maritime vineyards; closest analog to PV's Bainbridge Island model, sharing the Pacific Northwest island-winery, family-run, DTC format.
• Domaine de la Pépière: Leading Muscadet (Melon de Bourgogne) producer in the Loire Valley, France. PV's pioneering decision to plant Melon de Bourgogne in Washington directly mirrors Pépière's specialization, making it the most relevant varietal/category peer despite geographic distance.
• Whidbey Island Winery: Small Puget Sound AVA winery on Whidbey Island producing estate wines from cool-climate varietals. Comparable in family ownership, modest production scale, and DTC tasting room model targeting local Pacific Northwest wine consumers.
• Bainbridge Island Vineyard and Winery: Direct neighbor winery on Bainbridge Island; shares old vine plantings from the early 1980s with PV and is tied with PV as the closest commercial vineyard to downtown Seattle. Comparable in size, focus on Puget Sound AVA wines, and family-run DTC model.

Broad incumbents

• Charles Smith Wines (Wines of Substance): Major Washington state wine brand built on distinctive varietal-driven labels and DTC sales. Comparable brand-building approach through labeling and storytelling but operates at vastly larger scale and broader distribution than PV.
• L'Ecole No 41: Established Walla Walla Valley winery and one of Washington's most recognized family-owned brands. Comparable in family ownership and estate wine focus but significantly larger scale and broader distribution, representing a more mature version of PV's business model.

Market position

Strengths2 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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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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