Fine Wine Works

What Fine Wine Works does

Fine Wine Works (FineWineWorks LTD) is a privately-held, UK-registered wine supply and wine education company operating on the French Riviera and in Mallorca. Founded in 2008 by Helen Brotherton ("Chief Huntress"), the company delivers a dual-service offering targeting the superyacht industry: a bespoke Wine Supply Service that provisions wines and rare bottles directly to yachts and private villas worldwide (supplemented by the "Winefinder" sourcing service and a premium sub-brand called "PURE" for fine and rare wines), and an accredited Wine Training business delivered as an Approved Programme Provider for the WSET (Wine & Spirit Education Trust), running Level 1 and Level 2 qualification courses that are GUEST Program accredited for the global maritime industry.

The company's technology footprint is conventional and non-proprietary: it operates a standard WordPress-based website, email newsletter, and organic social channels (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn), with no disclosed proprietary software, APIs, or AI/ML systems. Revenue is generated through two streams: wine sales at competitive transaction pricing delivered direct-to-yacht (with tax-free delivery in France for qualified vessels), and per-course training fees for WSET qualifications (historical Level 2 pricing around £795 Inc. VAT, with special PYA/yacht crew packages, multiple-booking discounts, and bespoke onboard training options).

The company serves a narrow but high-value vertical: superyacht owners, charter guests, and yacht crew, with a secondary Mediterranean villa owner segment. Distribution is direct-to-client worldwide for wine, and in-person at partner venues (Royal Antibes Hotel, VIP Service School in Palma, Superyacht Uniform Showroom) for training. The business is bootstrapped and founder-owned with 5 employees, no external investors, and no disclosed funding history.

Name

Fine Wine Works

Legal name

FineWineWorks LTD

Website

https://finewineworks.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Fine Wine Works is a bootstrapped UK-registered wine company founded in 2008 that supplies and provisions wines to superyachts and villas worldwide and runs WSET-accredited wine training courses for yacht crew in the South of France and Mallorca.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Wine Supply & Education

NAICS

Wine and Distilled Alcoholic Beverage Merchant Wholesalers (42482)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Fine Wine & Luxury Spirits Retail (CRANABAE), Wine Tastings & Vineyard/Winery Tours (THAJAGAD)

Keywords

• Wine supply services
• Wine education courses
• Superyacht provisioning
• WSET wine training
• Fine wine sourcing

Headquarters

HQ city

Antibes

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Wine Supply & Provisioning: Bespoke wine provisioning service for superyachts and villas. Supplies guest wines, crew wines, and rare/prestigious wines through Winefinder sourcing service. Revenue derived from wine sales at competitive prices with delivery worldwide.
2. WSET Wine Training Courses: Accredited WSET Level 1 and Level 2 wine qualification courses for yacht crew and enthusiasts. Courses priced at POA for yacht crew packages, with standard pricing around £795 for Level 2. Revenue from course fees, study materials, and examination fees.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Fine Wine Works delivers a bespoke wine provisioning service to superyachts and private villas worldwide, including a Winefinder Advice & Sourcing service for rare and prestigious wines and premium spirits. As an Approved Programme Provider for WSET, the company also runs internationally recognised Level 1 and Level 2 wine qualification courses in the South of France and Mallorca, primarily for yacht crew professionals.

Product overview

Fine Wine Works operates as a dual-service company offering wine supply and wine training. The Wine Supply division provides bespoke provisioning services to superyachts through the core Wine Supply Service and Winefinder sourcing capability, with a premium sub-brand called PURE for rare wines. The Wine Training division runs WSET-accredited qualification courses (Level 1 and Level 2) as an Approved Programme Provider, with courses delivered in the South of France and Mallorca. Products include downloadable wine lists (Wine List 2026) and a dedicated Crew Wine List for affordable crew selections.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Wine Supply Service Bespoke wine provisioning service for superyachts and private villas worldwide, delivering wines directly to clients. Includes the Winefinder Advice & Sourcing service for finding rare and prestigious wines and premium spirits. Tax-free delivery available in France for qualified vessels.
• WSET Level 1 Award in Wines One-day introductory wine course providing fundamentals of grape growing, wine making, main grape varieties, storage, service, and food and wine pairing. Includes an exam at the end of the course. GUEST Program accredited as Specialist Unit 12. Targeted at yacht crew and wine enthusiasts.
• WSET Level 2 Award in Wines Three-day advanced wine course covering world wines geography, tasting technique, and assessment of quality international wines. Builds upon Level 1 with no prior experience required. GUEST Program accredited as Specialist Unit 13. Course minimum 21 hours plus 12 hours self-study.
• PURE Fine Wine Collection A premium sub-brand of Fine Wine Works offering a handpicked selection of the world's most sought-after fine and rare wines aimed at superyacht owners and charter guests seeking high-end allocation wines.
• Crew Wine List An affordable wine selection curated for everyday crew drinking aboard yachts, including rosés, sparkling wines, and international selections from major wine-producing countries. Offered alongside FWW's premium guest wine service.

Quantifiable outcome

• Jessica passed WSET Level 2 with Merit

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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API detail

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App detail

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• WSET (Wine & Spirit Education Trust)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFWW is an Approved Programme Provider (APP) for WSET, running internationally recognised and accredited wine qualification courses. Helen Brotherton is a Certified Educator for WSET. Courses offered at Level 1 and Level 2 with GUEST Program accreditation.
• PYA (Professional Yachting Association)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPYA is a core industry partner providing accreditation for FWW's wine training through the GUEST Program. Special pricing packages available for PYA Members and Yacht Crew.
• VIP Service SchoolcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorVIP Service School in Palma, Mallorca hosts WSET wine training courses. Partner venue for delivering wine education to yacht crew professionals in the Mediterranean.
• ITA TrainingminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorITA Training in Antibes/Biot provides venue for WSET wine courses. Collaboration mentioned in testimonial from Vanessa - Chief Stewardess.
• A TrainingminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTraining partner visible in FWW's partner logo section, collaborating in the yacht crew training ecosystem.
• Royal Antibes HotelminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorVenue partner hosting WSET wine training courses in Antibes, France. Multiple course dates scheduled throughout 2025 at this location.
• Superyacht Uniform ShowroomminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTraining venue in Palma, Mallorca for WSET wine courses scheduled for 2026.
• GUEST ProgramcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFWW's WSET courses are GUEST Program accredited as Specialist Unit 12 (Level 1) and Specialist Unit 13 (Level 2). Results registered with GUEST Certificate Platform for Global Maritime Industry reference.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Corney & Barrow: Long-established fine wine merchant supplying private clients, restaurants, and corporate hospitality with curated wine lists. Comparable to FWW in bespoke sourcing, wine list curation, and HNW/corporate client base.
• Hedonism Wines: Luxury London wine retailer focused on rare, fine, and investment-grade wines for HNW collectors and corporate hospitality. Comparable to FWW's PURE sub-brand positioning in serving wealthy buyers of prestigious bottles.
• Lay & Wheeler: UK fine wine merchant specializing in private client wine supply, en primeur offerings, and cellar management. Comparable to FWW in bespoke fine wine provisioning for wealthy private customers.
• Berry Bros. & Rudd: Historic London fine wine merchant offering curated wine selection, cellar services, and provenance guarantees to wealthy private clients. Comparable to FWW in fine wine sourcing model and HNW clientele, though not specifically focused on the superyacht channel.
• The Wine Society: UK wine cooperative offering curated wine selection to a broad membership of wine enthusiasts. Comparable to FWW in wine education (tasting notes, region guides) and consumer-direct wine supply, though at a different price tier.

Broad incumbents

• Majestic Wine: Large UK high-street and online wine retailer offering broad wine selection at scale. Comparable to FWW in wine retail model but with vastly broader SKU range and consumer-direct distribution rather than yacht-channel specialization.
• Laithwaites: Large UK wine merchant with consumer-direct, corporate, and restaurant channels. Comparable to FWW in wine sourcing and B2B wine supply, but at much greater scale and broader market focus.
• Selfridges Wine Shop: Luxury UK department store operating a curated fine wine shop and cellar service for HNW shoppers. Comparable to FWW in luxury retail positioning and fine wine selection, but operates at much larger scale and through physical retail rather than yacht-channel delivery.

Regional players

• Y.CO: International yacht brokerage and concierge service with strong Mediterranean presence serving superyacht owners and charter clients. Comparable to FWW in superyacht client base and Mediterranean geographic focus, but offers broader yacht services rather than wine specialization.

Others

• Burgess: Global superyacht brokerage and management company serving yacht owners. Comparable to FWW in superyacht owner relationships and Mediterranean presence, but adjacent (yacht services) rather than directly competitive in wine.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks1 record

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/fine-wine-works
• Instagraminstagram.com/finewineworks

Compliance2 records

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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