Hermitage Wine

What Hermitage Wine does

Hermitage Quality Wines (DBA Hermitage Wine) is a privately held Singapore-based wine and spirits retailer operating through a dual-channel model: a WordPress e-commerce storefront (hermitagewine.com) and a physical Bar & Cafe in Singapore. The business curates a portfolio of 57+ wine and spirit brands sourced from 8+ countries (France, Italy, Australia, Spain, USA, Argentina, New Zealand, China), and has established exclusive supplier relationships with six boutique producers: Bodegas Balbás (Spain), Rockford Wines, Thistledown Wines, Kooyong Wines (all Australia), and Cantina Spada and Massimago (both Valpolicella, Italy). Product categories span red, white, rosé, and sparkling wines, plus Scotch whisky, Japanese whisky, and gin, with featured ultra-premium SKUs such as Penfolds G5 (USD 4,999), Dom Pérignon 2013, Yamazaki Limited Edition 2021, and Macallan 18 Years.

The technology stack is conventional: a WordPress e-commerce platform with product categorization, secure checkout, and social sharing integrations for Facebook, Pinterest, and WhatsApp. There is no proprietary technology, mobile app, API, or AI/ML capability documented. The product line ranges from entry-level bottles around USD 49 to ultra-premium collectibles at USD 4,999, sold on a one-time per-bottle basis with no subscription, membership, or recurring billing model.

The business model is direct-to-consumer, serving individual wine enthusiasts, collectors, and bar patrons in Singapore, with customer review evidence indicating cross-border reach into Johor Bahru, Batam, and Pulau Ubin. The 8-person operation is lean, and customer feedback consistently cites two staff members, Shop Manager Rohit and staff member Siti, as key value drivers. The company is independently operated with no disclosed parent entity, institutional investors, subsidiaries, funding history, mergers, or acquisitions. Operating geographies are limited to Southeast Asia, with no global footprint claim and no documented expansion roadmap.

Name

Hermitage Wine

Legal name

Hermitage Quality Wines

Website

https://hermitagewine.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Hermitage Quality Wines is a Singapore-based private wine and spirits retailer with an e-commerce storefront and physical Bar & Cafe. It curates premium and collectible wines from 57+ brands across 8+ countries, serving individual consumers in Singapore and neighboring Southeast Asian markets.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Premium Wine & Spirits Retail

NAICS

Beer, Wine, and Liquor Retailers (445320), Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages) (7224)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Spirits Retail & Whiskey Shops (Off-Premise) (CRANAAAD), Wine Bars (CRANACAE), Wine Tastings & Vineyard/Winery Tours (THAJAGAD)

Keywords

• Premium wine retail
• Wine e-commerce
• Spirits retail
• Wine bar cafe
• Curated wine selection

Headquarters

HQ city

Singapore

HQ country

Singapore

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Wine and Spirit Retail Sales: Direct retail sales of premium wines from around the world (France, Italy, Australia, Spain, USA, Argentina, New Zealand, China) and spirits (whisky, Japanese whisky, gin) through both online store and physical Bar & Cafe location. Products are sold as individual bottles at various price points ranging from approximately $49 to $4,999.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Hermitage Quality Wines is a Singapore-based premium wine and spirits retailer that curates and sells wines from 8+ countries (France, Italy, Australia, Spain, USA, Argentina, New Zealand, China) along with Scotch whisky, Japanese whisky, and gin, through an e-commerce online storefront and a physical Bar & Cafe. The business carries exclusive brands such as Bodegas Balbás, Rockford, Thistledown, Kooyong, Cantina Spada, and Massimago, with individual bottle prices ranging from approximately $49 to $4,999.

Product overview

Hermitage Quality Wines is a premium wine and spirits retailer operating an e-commerce platform and physical bar/cafe. The business offers a curated portfolio of exclusive wine brands including Bodegas Balbás (Spain), Rockford Wines (Australia), Thistledown Wines (Australia), Kooyong Wines (Australia), Cantina Spada (Italy), and Massimago (Italy), alongside an extensive selection of French wines, Champagnes, Scotch whisky, Japanese whisky, and gin. The product lineup spans multiple categories: red wines (Shiraz, Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon, Amarone, Valpolicella), white wines (Chardonnay, Riesling, Garganega), rosé, sparkling wines, spirits (whisky, gin), and specialty items like Grappa and Sake. The e-commerce store enables online purchasing while the bar and cafe provides an experiential retail environment.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Hermitage Quality Wines Online Store Curated e-commerce platform offering premium wines from exclusive international brands alongside Scotch whisky, Japanese whisky, gin, and other spirits, with shopping cart, secure checkout, and product reviews for online retail customers.
• Bar & Cafe Physical wine bar and cafe in Singapore providing in-person dining, wine tastings, retail purchases, small plates, and personalized staff recommendations in a relaxed, upscale ambiance.
• Scotch Whisky Collection Selection of Scotch whiskies including Macallan, Glendronach, Glenglassaugh, Octomore, and Bowmore, available for purchase through the online store and Bar & Cafe.
• Japanese Whisky Collection Japanese whisky assortment featuring Hibiki Harmony and Yamazaki expressions, including limited-edition releases, sold online and at the Bar & Cafe.
• Gin Collection Gin selection carried by Hermitage Quality Wines and available through its online store and Bar & Cafe.
• Exclusive Wine Brands Portfolio Portfolio of exclusive premium wine brands from Australia, Italy, and Spain — including Bodegas Balbás (Ribera del Duero Tempranillo and Reserva), Rockford (Barossa Valley Basket Press Shiraz), Thistledown (South Australian old-vine Grenache and Shiraz), Kooyong (Mornington Peninsula Pinot Noir and Chardonnay), Cantina Spada (Valpolicella, Ripasso, Amarone including El Cencio), and Massimago (organic Amarone, Valpolicella, and rosé) — sold through the online store and Bar & Cafe.
• Dom Pérignon 2013 Champagne Vintage 2013 Dom Pérignon Champagne offered as a high-end SKU at approximately $399, targeted at premium wine enthusiasts and collectors.
• Penfolds G5 Ultra-Premium Wine Penfolds G5 multi-vintage Grange blend of 2010, 2012, 2014, 2016, and 2018 vintages with only 2,200 bottles produced, priced at approximately $4,999 and aimed at collectors of rare Australian wines.

Quantifiable outcome

• 4.5+ star rating from 49 verified customer reviews

Named customers5 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Bodegas BalbáscoreOthersSupplier of premium Ribera del Duero wines since 1777. Family-owned winery combining tradition with innovation to produce Tempranillo and Reserva wines of exceptional depth, balance, and elegance.
• Rockford WinescoreOthersIconic Barossa Valley winery crafting small-batch, basket-pressed wines using time-honored techniques. Known for Basket Press Shiraz and cult favorites like Sparkling Black.
• Thistledown WinescoreOthersSouth Australian winery founded by Giles Cooke MW and Fergal Tynan MW. Specializes in small-batch, hand-crafted wines with focus on old vine Grenache from prestigious vineyards.
• Kooyong WinescoreOthersPremium Mornington Peninsula winery producing elegant, terroir-driven Pinot Noir and Chardonnay from single-vineyard expressions. Sustainably farmed.
• Cantina SpadacoreOthersFamily-run Valpolicella winery since 1910. Crafts elegant wines using traditional appassimento techniques including Valpolicella, Ripasso, Amarone, and signature 'El Cencio' label.
• MassimagocoreOthersBoutique Valpolicella winery with organic and artisanal approach. Produces elegant Amarone, Valpolicella, and fresh rosés reflecting the unique character of the region.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Wine Connection: Singapore-headquartered wine retailer and bar operator with multiple outlets, selling imported wines and operating wine bar concepts. Highly comparable as a Singapore-based premium wine retail and on-premise hybrid targeting similar customers.
• Pano Vino: Singapore wine bar and retail concept offering curated wine selections with food pairings. Comparable as a Singapore wine bar plus retail hybrid targeting similar experiential premium-wine customers.
• Bottles & Bottles: Singapore specialty wine and spirits retailer offering curated imported wines, champagnes, and spirits to consumers. Comparable as a Singapore off-premise wine specialist with similar premium positioning and consumer customer base.
• Sherry-Lehmann: Long-established New York wine and spirits merchant specializing in premium and rare bottles with both retail showroom and online channels. Comparable as a specialist premium wine retailer whose model of curated assortment plus experiential showroom parallels Hermitage's hybrid retail/bar approach.
• Crystal Wines: Singapore wine retailer offering imported wines to consumers. Comparable as a regional premium wine retailer operating in the same Singapore market with a similar consumer target.
• La Maison du Whisky: Specialist spirits retailer with Singapore presence focusing on whisky, gin, and rare spirits, with online and physical channels. Comparable as a premium spirits retailer whose whisky and rare-spirits assortment directly overlaps Hermitage's Japanese and Scotch collections.
• The Whisky Store Singapore: Singapore-based specialist whisky retailer carrying Scotch, Japanese, and other premium whiskies online and in-store. Comparable as a regional premium spirits retailer focused on collectible and rare whiskies similar to Hermitage's Japanese and Scotch offerings.

Broad incumbents

• Wine.com: Large US-based online wine retailer offering broad assortment, curation features, and recurring delivery. Comparable as a broad e-commerce wine specialist whose digital-first model benchmarks Hermitage's online channel.
• Cold Storage: Major Singapore supermarket chain carrying a broad wine and spirits assortment across many outlets. Comparable as a large incumbent Singapore off-premise alcohol retailer whose scale and pricing pressure Hermitage must compete against.

Regional players

• Straits Wine Company: Singapore-headquartered wine distributor and retailer serving Southeast Asian markets including Singapore, Malaysia, and Indonesia. Comparable as a Singapore-based regional wine player with multi-country reach similar to Hermitage's cross-border customer base.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/hermitage-wine

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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