Aries Wine & Spirits

What Aries Wine & Spirits does

Aries Fine Wine & Spirits is a privately-held, independent enoteca-style wine and spirits retailer operating from a single showroom in White Plains, New York, and serving consumers in the lower Westchester County area. The company's core offering is a deep, globally sourced assortment — approximately 1,900 SKUs spanning wines from 16+ countries (including France, Italy, Argentina, Australia, New Zealand, Israel, Germany, Spain, Portugal, South Africa, Switzerland, and the USA) and a spirits portfolio covering bourbon, rye, single malt scotches from all Scottish regions, Japanese and Irish whiskey, cognac, armagnac, rum, gin, vodka, tequila, mezcal, and cordials. Specialty categories include kosher wines (including Mevushal options), organic wines, sake, and rare/collectible bottles priced up to $2,999.99.

The business operates a dual-channel retail model: a brick-and-mortar showroom featuring soft wood tones and a temperature-controlled wine room for inventory preservation, paired with an e-commerce storefront (aries-wineny.com) that supports online ordering with in-store pickup or free local delivery to lower Westchester County. Revenue is generated exclusively through one-time retail transactions — there are no subscriptions, memberships, licensing arrangements, B2B contracts, or third-party distribution relationships disclosed. Pricing is unit-based with a broad band ($9.99 entry-level wine to $2,999.99 collectibles; $18.99 to $179.99+ for spirits), reflecting a positioning aimed at wine and spirits enthusiasts seeking premium and hard-to-find selections rather than price-driven volume buyers.

The target customer is the persona segment of wine and spirits enthusiasts who value depth of selection, expert curation, and access to rare or specialty bottles beyond typical retail offerings. Marketing channels are limited to organic social (Facebook, X/Twitter), SEO/organic search, and email newsletters — no paid acquisition is evident. The company is privately held with no institutional investors, parent company, or disclosed ownership structure, and no management team, funding history, M&A activity, or regulatory actions are documented in available sources.

Name

Aries Wine & Spirits

Legal name

Aries Fine Wine & Spirits

Website

https://aries-wineny.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1984

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Aries Fine Wine & Spirits is a privately-held, independent wine and spirits retailer based in White Plains, NY, serving Westchester County consumers with an extensive globally sourced catalog of wines and hard-to-find spirits via showroom, e-commerce, and free local delivery.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Wine and Spirits Retail

NAICS

Beer, Wine, and Liquor Retailers (4453), Beer, Wine, and Liquor Retailers (445320), Beer, Wine, and Liquor Retailers (44532)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Premium, Rare & Collectible Alcohol Retail (Fine Wine/Spirits) (CRANAAAJ), Fine Wine & Luxury Spirits Retail (CRANABAE), Liquor Stores (Off-Premise Spirits Retail) (CRANABAA), Wine Shops (Off-Premise) (CRANAAAB)

Keywords

• Wine retail
• Spirits retail
• Premium wine
• Specialty liquor
• Wine distribution

Headquarters

HQ city

White Plains

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

Revenue model

1. Retail Wine Sales: Direct retail sales of wines from global producers, organized by type (red, white, rosé, sparkling), varietal (Cabernet, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, etc.), and region (France, Italy, USA, Argentina, Australia, New Zealand, Spain, etc.).
2. Spirits Sales: Retail sales of spirits including bourbon, whiskey, single malt scotch, brandy, cognac, rum, gin, vodka, tequila, mezcal, cachaca, pisco, and cordials/specialties.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Aries Fine Wine & Spirits is an enoteca-style wine shop in White Plains, NY that sells an extensive selection of wines from global regions (France, Italy, USA, Argentina, Australia, New Zealand, Israel, Spain, and more) alongside hard-to-find spirits including bourbon, single malt scotch, Japanese whisky, cognac, tequila, mezcal, and other specialties. Customers can shop in-store, order online for in-store pickup, or receive free local delivery in lower Westchester County. The shop also carries kosher wines, organic wines, sake, and rare/collectible bottles.

Product overview

Aries Fine Wine & Spirits is an enoteca-style wine shop located in White Plains, NY, offering an extensive selection of wines from all over the world as well as hard-to-find spirits. The product portfolio includes red wines (from regions like France, Italy, Argentina, USA), white wines (Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling), rosé wines, sparkling wines and champagne, kosher wines, organic wines, dessert wines, and sake. The spirits selection includes bourbon, rye whiskey, single malt whiskey (from Scotland, Japan, Ireland, and other regions), blended whiskey, Irish whiskey, brandy/Cognac/Armagnac, rum, gin, vodka, tequila, mezcal, and cordials/specialties. Additional offerings include rare and collectible wines, gift cards, and free local delivery in the lower Westchester County area. The shop features soft wood tones and a temperature-controlled wine room.

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Products and services

• Red Wine Red wines from global regions including France (Bordeaux, Burgundy, Rhône), Italy (Amarone, Barolo, Brunello di Montalcino, Chianti), Argentina, USA (California, Oregon), Spain, and more. Offered to consumers seeking premium and rare varietals.
• White Wine White wines including Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling, Pinot Grigio, and wines from regions like France (Burgundy, Loire), New Zealand, California, Switzerland, and Italy.
• Rosé Wine Rosé wines including Provence rosés, and options from Israel and other regions.
• Sparkling Wine and Champagne Sparkling wines and champagnes including French Champagne, Prosecco, Cava, and American Sparkling Wine.
• Kosher Wine and Spirits Kosher wines and spirits including Bartenura Moscato, Baron Herzog wines, and Israeli wines like Yarden, including Mevushal options.
• Organic Wine Organic wines from various producers and regions.
• Dessert Wine Dessert wines including late harvest wines and sweet wine varieties.
• Sake Japanese sake offerings.
• Bourbon and American Whiskey American whiskey including bourbon and other American whiskey varieties.
• Rye Whiskey American rye whiskey.
• Single Malt Whiskey Single malt whiskeys from Scotland (Highland, Lowland, Campbeltown, Speyside, Islay, Islands), Japan, Ireland, India, USA, England, France, Belgium, Sweden, and New Zealand.
• Blended Whiskey Blended whiskeys from various regions.
• Irish Whiskey Irish whiskeys.
• Brandy, Cognac and Armagnac French brandies including Cognac and Armagnac.
• Rum Rum from domestic, Caribbean, Latin American, and European sources.
• Gin Gin from domestic and imported sources.
• Vodka Vodka including Absolut Vodka, Death's Door Vodka, Crystal Head Vodka, and flavored varieties.
• Tequila Tequila including Blanco, Reposado, Añejo, and Cristalino varieties from brands like 1800, 123, and Patron.
• Mezcal Mexican mezcal.
• Cordials and Specialties Liqueurs and specialty spirits including vermouth, mamajuana, and other cordials.
• Rare and Collectible Wines Rare and collectible wines and spirits for collectors and enthusiasts, with prices reaching up to approximately $2,999.
• Gift Cards Gift cards available for purchase, redeemable at the store or online.
• Free Local Delivery Free local delivery service for orders in the lower Westchester County area.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• BevMo!: Multi-state wine, beer and spirits specialty retailer with both physical stores and e-commerce. Comparable to Aries on core assortment categories and DTC delivery, though operating primarily in Western U.S. markets.
• Total Wine & More: Largest U.S. specialty wine, beer and spirits retailer operating large-format superstores. Overlaps directly with Aries on wine and spirits assortment, pricing competitiveness, and premium-bottle selection, but at far broader geographic scale.
• Binny's Beverage Depot: Large multi-store wine, beer and spirits retailer concentrated in the Chicago metro but with online reach. Comparable to Aries on broad assortment and competitive pricing, though geographic markets differ.

Emerging players

• Wine.com: Largest pure-play online wine retailer in the U.S. with nationwide delivery. Comparable to Aries on broad wine assortment and DTC e-commerce model, but competes primarily on logistics and selection rather than physical retail experience.

Regional players

• Spec's Wine, Spirits & Finer Foods: Large regional wine and spirits retailer based in Texas with broad assortment and competitive pricing. Comparable to Aries on specialty retail assortment and selection depth, but serves a different geography.

Direct peers

• K&L Wine Merchants: California-based wine and spirits retailer with strong online direct-to-consumer channel and curated premium assortment. Comparable to Aries on global sourcing, premium positioning, and e-commerce-led DTC model.
• Morrell & Company: Manhattan-based fine wine and spirits retailer focused on premium and rare bottles. Direct overlap with Aries on collector/rare wines, gifting, and affluent NYC-area clientele.
• Sherry-Lehmann: Iconic New York fine-wine and spirits retailer with strong collector and gift business, in-store tastings, and online ordering. Closely comparable to Aries on premium assortment, knowledgeable staff positioning, and affluent NYC/Metro customer base.
• Zachy's: Established fine wine and rare spirits retailer and auction house based in the New York metro area. Comparable to Aries on premium and collectible wine/spirits assortment and high-net-worth customer focus.
• Astor Wine & Spirits: New York City wine and spirits retailer offering an extensive global assortment with strong online store and local delivery. Comparable to Aries in curated selection, premium pricing, and direct-to-consumer delivery model.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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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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