Sparkling Pointe

What Sparkling Pointe does

Sparkling Pointe is a privately held, family-owned sparkling wine producer operating on the North Fork of Long Island AVA in Southold, New York. Founded in 2002 by Tom and Cynthia Rosicki, the company opened a state-of-the-art, dedicated Méthode Champenoise winemaking facility in 2010 and today farms 40 acres across three vineyard sites planted to Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier, and Chardonnay (with smaller plantings of Merlot and Muscat). The portfolio spans Brut, Brut Nature, Blanc de Blancs, Blanc de Noirs, and Rosé styles, including the Topaz Impérial and Cuvée Carnaval lines, and an XO Brandy; production relies on traditional secondary fermentation in bottle, extended lees aging, manual riddling, and a reserve room aging base wines in French oak and stainless steel drums. The facility is supplemented by a Net-Zero Energy storage warehouse (geothermal plus solar PV) certified as the first of its kind in New York State.

The company operates a hybrid direct-to-consumer and wholesale business model. Direct channels include the Southold tasting house with seated guided tastings and educational tours ($75 per person for the Unraveling Méthode Champenoise Tour), a webstore shipping to 18 U.S. states with volume discount tiers, and the Bubbly Box bi-monthly wine subscription ($80 per box, six deliveries per year, auto-renewing). Wholesale distribution runs through three regional partners — Banville Wine Merchants (NY, NJ, DC/Mid-Atlantic), Opici Family Distributing (CT), and Main Street Wine Imports (MA) — placing wines in over 100 retailers and restaurants including Eleven Madison Park, Gramercy Tavern, Blue Hill, Mandarin Oriental (Asiate), and Oheka Castle. A French Country Manor venue on property hosts weddings and private events with capacity up to 120 guests indoors and 250 on the terrace.

Customer segments span wine tourists and enthusiasts visiting Long Island wine country, wedding and event planners, fine-dining and hospitality programs across the Northeast, and direct-to-consumer retail buyers. The company has been certified Sustainable by the Long Island Sustainable Winegrowers since 2014 and is led by Head Winemaker Andrew Rockwell (named to the role in 2025, a member of the production team since 2017, with 16+ years of traditional-method sparkling experience). Wines consistently achieve 90+ point ratings from Wine Advocate, Wine Enthusiast, Wine Spectator, James Suckling, and Cristaldi & Co., along with multiple Best in Class designations at the Champagne and Sparkling Wine World Championships.

Name

Sparkling Pointe

Legal name

Sparkling Pointe Vineyards and Winery

Website

https://sparklingpointe.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2002

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Sparkling Pointe is a family-owned Méthode Champenoise sparkling wine producer on the North Fork of Long Island, farming 40 acres across three vineyards and selling via a Southold tasting house, webstore, weddings and events venue, Bubbly Box subscription, and Northeast wholesale through three regional distributors to 100+ retailers and restaurants.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Sparkling Wine Production

NAICS

Wineries (312130), Grape Vineyards (111332)

SIC

Beverages (2080)

akta.pro primary industry

Wine & Sparkling Wine Wineries & Brands (CRADAIAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Wineries & Vineyards (Tasting Rooms) (THAFALAE), Wine Tastings & Vineyard/Winery Tours (THAJAGAD), Wine Grape Vineyard Operations (Varietal/AVA Practices, Yield & Quality Targets) (AFAGAJAJ)

Keywords

• M\u00e9thode Champenoise sparkling wines
• North Fork Long Island winery
• Sparkling wine production
• Vineyard and winery
• Wine tourism experiences

Headquarters

HQ city

Southold

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, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Direct Wine Sales (Tasting House & Webstore): Bottles sold directly at the tasting house and through the webstore. Online orders ship to CA, CT, DC, FL, GA, IL, MA, ME, MN, MO, NJ, NY, NC, PA, SC, TX, VA, WA with free shipping on orders over $200. Volume discounts: 10% off 6 bottles, 15% off 12 bottles.
2. Wine Club Subscription (Bubbly Box): Bi-monthly subscription box delivering 2 bottles of Sparkling Pointe wine 6 times per year (January, March, May, August, October, December) at $80 per box. $5 from each box donated to featured local charity. Auto-renews until cancelled.
3. Tours & Experiences: Unraveling Méthode Champenoise Tour at $75 per person plus tax and 20% gratuity. Includes vineyard walk, cellar tour, tank room, winery tour, and 5-sparkling wine tasting flight.
4. Wine Tastings: Seated guided wine tastings at the tasting house. Reservations accepted, walk-ins welcome when service permits. Group tastings available for parties of 6 or fewer.
5. Events & Weddings: Wedding ceremonies, receptions, and private events. Can accommodate up to 120 guests seated inside and up to 250 on the terrace. VIP Bubble Room available with bridal suite.
6. Wholesale Distribution: Wine distributed through Banville Wine Merchants (NY, NJ, DC/Mid-Atlantic), Opici Family Distributing (CT), and Main Street Wine Imports (MA). Sold at 100+ retailers and restaurants in the Northeast.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels8 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Sparkling Pointe is a Méthode Champenoise sparkling wine producer that grows Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier, and Chardonnay on 40 acres across three vineyard sites within the North Fork of Long Island AVA. The company produces and sells a portfolio of sparkling wines (Brut, Brut Nature, Blanc de Blancs, Blanc de Noirs, Rosé) and XO Brandy, complemented by on-site tasting experiences, guided tours, a wine club subscription (Bubbly Box), and a wedding and private event venue.

Product overview

Sparkling Pointe is a Méthode Champenoise sparkling wine producer on the North Fork of Long Island. The company operates three vineyard sites comprising 40 acres and produces a portfolio of sparkling wines including Brut, Brut Nature, Blanc de Blancs, Blanc de Noirs, and Rosé varieties. The product portfolio includes named wine products (2020 Brut, NV Brut Nature, 2020 Blanc de Blancs, 2019 Boisseau Blanc de Blancs, Cuvée Cynthia Blanc de Noirs, 2015 Brut Seduction, Cuvée Carnaval Blancs, Cuvée Carnaval Rosé, Cuvée Carnaval Rouge, Topaz Impérial Brut Rosé, NV Cellar Selection), spirits (XO Brandy), and experiences (Unraveling Méthode Champenoise Tour, Tasting House Experience, Bubbly Box Subscription, Wedding & Private Events). Technical notes PDFs are available for trade partners. The winery features a state-of-the-art winemaking facility with a 3,000 bottle-per-hour bottling line, riddling machines, and disgorging equipment.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Sparkling Wines Collection A range of Méthode Champenoise sparkling wines including Brut, Brut Nature, Blanc de Blancs, Blanc de Noirs, and Rosé varieties made from Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier, and Chardonnay grapes grown in the North Fork of Long Island AVA. Sold direct to consumers and through wholesale partners.
• XO Brandy Brandy product offered by the winery.
• Unraveling M\u00e9thode Champenoise Tour Behind-the-scenes tour of vineyards, tank room, and wine cellar with educational winemaking presentation and a five-sparkling-wine tasting flight, priced at $75 per person plus tax and 20% gratuity.
• Tasting House Experience Guided, educational wine tastings at the Grand Tasting House featuring table service and vineyard views, with reservations accepted and walk-ins welcome when service permits.
• Bubbly Box Subscription Bi-monthly wine club subscription delivering 2 bottles of Sparkling Pointe wine per box at $80+ per box, six times per year, with $5 from each box donated to a featured charity.
• Wedding & Private Events Venue French Country Manor-style venue for weddings and private events accommodating up to 120 guests indoors and up to 250 on the terrace, with a VIP Bubble Room and bridal suite.
• Tasting House Events Hosted events at the tasting house including Brunch Sessions, Fizz & Fry, Lobster Roll Lunch, and Sparkling Wine Week celebrations.

Quantifiable outcome

• 90+ point scores from Wine Advocate, Wine Enthusiast, and Wine Spectator
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Long Island Sustainable Winegrowers OrganizationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2014Member since 2014. Organization promotes sustainable winegrowing practices on Long Island. Certification ensures environmentally responsible grape growing.
• Banville Wine MerchantscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPrimary distribution partner for New York, New Jersey, and DC/Mid-Atlantic regions. Handles wholesale distribution to restaurants and retailers in their territory.
• Opici Family DistributingcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistribution partner for Connecticut, handling wholesale distribution to restaurants and retailers.
• Main Street Wine ImportscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistribution partner for Massachusetts, handling wholesale distribution to restaurants and retailers.
• Peconic Land TrustminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNon-profit land conservation organization supported by Sparkling Pointe through charitable giving.
• ReWild Long IslandminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFeatured charity for Bubbly Box subscription in 2026. $5 from each box donated to support local agriculture, aquaculture, and sustainable living.
• Eastern Long Island HospitalminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare organization supported through Sparkling Pointe's charitable giving program.
• AHRCminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganization providing employment and training to people with disabilities, supported through Sparkling Pointe's giving program.
• Cornell Cooperative ExtensionminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAgricultural education organization supported through charitable giving.
• Long Island Sustainable Grape GrowingminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSustainable viticulture organization supported through charitable giving.
• In Full Bloom, Inc.minorGTM or Marketing PartnerFloral vendor for wedding events at Sparkling Pointe, featured in wedding photography.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Bedell Cellars: Long Island North Fork winery with comparable estate production scale and DTC tasting room model. Direct competitor for tasting house visits, wine club signups, and on-premise placement in the Northeast.
• Iron Horse Vineyards: Sonoma County sparkling wine specialist producing méthode traditionelle wines. Comparable premium positioning, estate production, wedding/event venue operation, and DTC tasting house model.
• Raphael Wine: Long Island North Fork winery producing premium estate wines including méthode champenoise sparkling. Comparable production scale, tasting house operations, and North Fork AVA sourcing.
• Lenz Winery: Long Island North Fork winery producing both still and sparkling wines. Closest geographic and scale peer to Sparkling Pointe in the same AVA, with overlapping DTC tasting house and wholesale distribution model.
• Schramsberg Vineyards: California's preeminent traditional-method sparkling wine producer (Napa Valley). Closest US analog in terms of méthode champenoise specialization, premium on-premise placement, and historic critic recognition (90+ scores, Presidential White House placement).
• Argyle Winery: Oregon Willamette Valley sparkling wine specialist producing méthode traditionnelle wines. Comparable craft-scale, premium DTC, and on-premise focus as Sparkling Pointe.
• Pellegrini Vineyards: Long Island North Fork estate winery operating on a similar premium DTC and tasting-room model. Overlapping customer base at wine country tourists and Northeast fine dining accounts.

Broad incumbents

• Domaine Carneros: Taittinger-family Napa sparkling wine estate with château tasting room and méthode champenoise production. Larger-scale, well-funded US sparkling peer with comparable château-style tasting and events business.
• Roederer Estate: LVMH-owned sparkling wine producer in Anderson Valley, California (sibling of Champagne Louis Roederer). Produces méthode traditionnelle sparkling at greater scale with national distribution; relevant benchmark for category economics and quality positioning.
• Chandon: LVMH-owned Yountville (Napa) sparkling wine producer with méthode traditionnelle production and large tasting house. Larger, broader-portfolio incumbent that competes with Sparkling Pointe in DTC and on-premise accounts.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses1 record

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/SparklingPointe
• Facebookfacebook.com/sparklingpointe
• Instagraminstagram.com/sparklingpointe

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 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 →

Frequently asked questions about Sparkling Pointe