Acheson Wine Company

What Acheson Wine Company does

Acheson Wine Company is a privately held, Sacramento-based boutique winery operating a single tasting room and retail concept at 1629 19th Street in Midtown Sacramento. Founded in 2013, the company sells wine primarily through direct-to-consumer channels: its 7-day tasting room, a 5-mile free delivery radius, a 2-bottle ($40/month) or 4-bottle ($70/month) wine club subscription, build-your-own tasting kits shipped within California, and physical/electronic gift cards. The company is women-run, with Co-Owner Loraine Scott managing day-to-day operations since 2020 and winemaker Steve Burch (20+ years, 400+ wines) producing the core portfolio.

The company's distinguishing architecture is its "Winery on Tap" system: wines are produced conventionally in tanks and barrels but stored in 5-gallon stainless steel kegs and dispensed through a tap system into reusable 1-liter flip-top bottles, with refill supported by a professional in-house cleaning machine. This model is positioned as a sustainability alternative to single-use glass (the company claims 70,000+ bottles and 100,000+ lbs of waste diverted from landfill) and supports an 8-wine on-tap portfolio spanning Albarino, Grenache Blanc, Solons Sauvignon Blanc, Midtown Rosé, Barbera, Moped Red, Zinfandel, and Overlord Cabernet Sauvignon.

Commercially, the business is hyperlocal: complimentary delivery is limited to a 5-mile radius, shipping is restricted to California due to interstate regulations, and the originally international 2013 distribution footprint (New York, London, Paris, Singapore) has been narrowed to Sacramento. Revenue is not disclosed, there are no funding rounds or institutional investors on record, and the operating geography is intentionally constrained, making this a small, independent producer whose scale signals are limited to a single retail location and a subscription wine club.

Name

Acheson Wine Company

Legal name

Acheson Wine Company

Website

https://achesonwinecompany.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Acheson Wine Company is a Sacramento-based boutique winery that sells 8 wines on tap through refillable 1-liter bottles, serving local consumers via a Midtown tasting room, 5-mile delivery, wine club subscriptions, and California-shipped tasting kits.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Boutique Winery

NAICS

Wineries (312130), Beer, Wine, and Liquor Retailers (44532)

SIC

Beverages (2080)

akta.pro primary industry

Urban Wineries (No/Minimal Vineyard) (THAFALAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Wine Production & Winemaking (AFAFAAAB), Alcohol Subscription & Wine Clubs (Retail) (CRANABAF), Wine Bars (THAFAEAF)

Keywords

• Boutique winery production
• Wine club subscriptions
• Wine tasting room
• Sustainable wine packaging
• Local wine delivery

Headquarters

HQ city

Sacramento

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Direct Wine Sales: Wine sold by the liter from tap system in reusable flip-top bottles. Customers bring back bottles for refills. Bottle deposit of $7 for new bottles without an existing Acheson bottle.
2. Wine Club Membership: Monthly subscription delivering 2 or 4 bottles of wine. $40/month for 2 bottles ($80 value) or $70/month for 4 bottles ($130 value). Includes discounts on refills, food, and complimentary tastings.
3. Wine Tasting Kits: 4-bottle tasting kits (2-bottle option available) containing 375ml bottles for home tastings. Designed for 2-4 people. $50 local, $75 shipped within California. Return empty bottles for a free 1-liter refill bottle.
4. Gift Cards and Certificates: Physical gift cards ($25-$250) and electronic gift certificates ($25-$1,500). Can be combined with filled bottles and gift boxes.
5. Tasting Room Sales: In-person wine tasting and sales at the Sacramento tasting room. Full tasting of 8 wines for $15. Indoor and outdoor seating available.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Acheson Wine Company operates a Sacramento urban winery on a "Winery on Tap" sustainable model: wines are produced in tanks and barrels, stored in 5-gallon stainless steel kegs, and dispensed through a tap system into reusable 1-liter flip-top bottles instead of single-use 750ml glass bottles. The company sells eight wines on tap directly through its Midtown Sacramento tasting room, a wine club, build-your-own tasting kits, and gift cards, with local delivery and California shipping for kits.

Product overview

Acheson Wine Company is a Sacramento-based winery operating on a sustainable 'Winery on Tap' model. The company sells wines in reusable 1 Liter flip-top bottles rather than traditional single-use glass bottles. The core product portfolio includes 8 wines on tap: Albarino, Grenache Blanc, Solons Sauvignon Blanc, Midtown Rosé, Barbera, Moped Red, Zinfandel (named Carole), and Overlord Cabernet Sauvignon. Supporting products include the 2bt and 4bt Wine Club Memberships offering monthly deliveries with member benefits, wine tasting kits (2-bottle and 4-bottle options available locally or shipped within California), and physical/electronic gift cards. The company emphasizes sustainability through waste reduction and reusable packaging.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Winery on Tap: Sustainable wine delivery model using 5 gallon stainless steel kegs and refillable 1 Liter flip-top bottles instead of traditional single-use glass bottles.

Products and services

• 2bt Wine Club Monthly subscription wine club delivering 2 bottles of selected Acheson wine per month, including 10% off wine refills, 15% off food, 2 complimentary in-store tastings per month, and a complimentary 3-bottle Acheson wine bag; the first month includes free flip-top bottles and there is a 3-month minimum commitment. Targeted at Sacramento-area wine enthusiasts.
• 4bt Wine Club Membership Monthly subscription wine club delivering 4 bottles of selected Acheson wine per month ($70/month, $130 retail value), with the same benefits as the 2-bottle club: 10% off wine refills, 15% off food, 2 complimentary in-store tastings per month, and a complimentary 3-bottle Acheson wine bag. 3-month minimum commitment.
• 4-Bottle Wine Tasting Kit (Sacramento Only) Build-your-own wine tasting kit with four 375ml bottles (equivalent to 2 standard 750ml bottles) designed for 2-4 people, including tasting notes and wine descriptions; customers can return empty bottles for exchange into a 1-liter Acheson bottle. Free delivery within 10 miles of the Sacramento tasting room and local pickup available.
• 2-Bottle Wine Tasting Kit (Sacramento Only) Build-your-own wine tasting kit with two 375ml bottles designed for 1-2 people, including tasting notes and wine descriptions. Free delivery within 10 miles of the Sacramento tasting room.
• 4-Bottle Wine Tasting Kit (Shipped in California) Shippable version of the 4-bottle wine tasting kit available for delivery anywhere in California, including tasting notes and wine descriptions. One-week notice required for shipment; additional shipping charge applies.
• Acheson Gift Cards Physical gift cards available in fixed denominations of $25, $50, $75, $100, and $250; can be combined with reusable flip-top bottles and gift boxes for gifting purposes.
• Electronic Gift Certificates Virtual gift certificates emailed to recipients in custom amounts between $25 and $1,500. Expire after 365 days and are non-refundable.
• Albarino (2024 Vintage) Spanish-style white wine sourced from Lodi, California, featuring flavors of Meyer Lemon, Peach, Marcona Almonds and Apricot with green herbs on the finish. Sold by the liter from the Winery on Tap system into reusable 1-liter flip-top bottles.
• Grenache Blanc White wine with notes of Golden Delicious Apple, Yellow Pear, Almond Nougat, Green Herbs, and Apricot tart. Full-bodied yet bright; positioned as a food-friendly pairing for roast chicken or non-spicy Indian dishes.
• Solons Sauvignon Blanc (2025 Vintage) California Sauvignon Blanc with aromas of fresh pears, golden apples and lemongrass and a crisp, tart palate reminiscent of lemon meringue pie. Named after the Sacramento Solons baseball team.
• Midtown Rosé (2024 Blend) Dry rosé crafted primarily from Grenache with touches of Mourvèdre and Carignan, featuring bright notes of pomegranate and guava with crisp, zesty acidity.
• Barbera Italian-style red wine from Sonoma County, driven by red fruit flavors of Pomegranate and Red Cherry with racy acidity. Positioned as a food-friendly pairing for hard cheeses, pasta, and summer salads.
• Moped Red (2024 Blend) Soft, crowd-pleasing red wine blended seasonally; current blend is Cabernet Sauvignon 25%, Zinfandel 24%, Merlot 17%, Petite Sirah 17%, Syrah 17%, with flavors of chocolate-covered cherries, ripe blueberries, and saddle leather.
• Zinfandel Medium-bodied red wine with notes of cherry, blackberry, classic white pepper, Italian herbs and dark chocolate. Named in tribute to UC Davis professor Carole Meredith, who mapped grape genetics.
• Overlord Cabernet Sauvignon Full-bodied Cabernet Sauvignon named "Benevolent Overlord," featuring flavors of blueberries, cardamom, black currants, and ripe blackberries with balanced oak.
• Summer Sangria Seasonal sangria made with Grenache Blanc base mixed with dragon fruit, pineapple, orange, and lemon juices; sweet, rich, and tart. Created in partnership with Farmstand Lemonade, a fellow Midtown Farmers Market vendor.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 70,000 bottles saved from landfill, more than 100,000 lbs of waste prevented from going to dump
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 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

Feature1 record

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Farmstand LemonademinorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnered with fellow Midtown Farmers Market Vendor Farmstand Lemonade for the New Summer Sangria product. Acheson's Grenache Blanc is combined with Farmstand's fruit juices (dragon fruit, pineapple, orange, lemon) to create the Caribbean-inspired sangria. This represents a co-branded local food-and-beverage collaboration.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Firstleaf: Personalized wine subscription service shipping to customers across the US. Similar subscription mechanics and DTC funnel to Acheson's wine club, but at national scale.
• City Winery: Multi-location urban winery chain that combines winemaking with wine-bar venues, food, and live entertainment. Closely mirrors Acheson's urban winery + tasting room + DTC model at greater scale.
• Winc: Direct-to-consumer wine subscription club delivering curated bottles to members' doors. Comparable to Acheson's wine club in business model and recurring-revenue mechanics, though at much larger scale and national reach.
• Bright Cellars: Quiz-based wine subscription club delivering monthly bottles. Competes for the same monthly-wine-club customer that Acheson targets in Sacramento.
• Revolution Wines: Sacramento urban winery with on-site winemaking and a tasting room/bistro. Most direct geographic peer, competing for the same Midtown Sacramento DTC customer.
• Tank Garage Winery: Napa Valley-based urban winery operating a vintage-themed tasting room in a converted garage. Shares Acheson's urban-winery-with-tasting-room positioning and small-batch craft ethos.

Broad incumbents

• Bonterra Organic Estates: Large portfolio of organic and biodynamic California wine brands. Comparable sustainability-led positioning but at broad-incumbent scale with national retail distribution.
• Frog's Leap Winery: Established Napa Valley winery built on organic, dry-farmed, and sustainable practices. Shares Acheson's sustainability narrative but operates at significantly larger scale with vineyard ownership and broader distribution.
• Bogle Vineyards: Family-owned California winery with tasting room experiences and broad retail distribution. Comparable as a tasting-room-driven California wine brand but at much larger scale and conventional bottle format.

Regional players

• Korbel Champagne Cellars: Historic California winery with on-site tasting rooms and tours. Comparable tasting-room/regional winery model, but located in Northern California's Russian River Valley rather than Sacramento.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCwDtXiDdvl3A6p5TKLNTvbQ
• Facebookfacebook.com/achesonwine
• Instagraminstagram.com/AchesonWineCompany
• Pinterestpinterest.com/achesonwine
• Xx.com/AchesonWineCo
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/acheson-wine-company

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

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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