Daring Wine Company

Name

Daring Wine Company

Legal name

Daring Wine Company

Website

https://daringwinecompany.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2021

Operating status

Operating

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Craft Wine and Cider

NAICS

Wineries (312130), Beer, Wine, and Liquor Retailers (445320)

SIC

Beverages (2080)

akta.pro primary industry

Wine & Sparkling Wine Wineries & Brands (CRADAIAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Mixed Alcohol Specialty Retail (Beer/Wine/Spirits Combined) (CRANABAH)

Keywords

• Small batch wine
• Craft cider
• Virginia winery
• Fermented beverages
• Women-owned cidery

Headquarters

HQ city

Stuart

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, Marketing or Sales, Personnel, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Direct Wine and Cider Sales: Small lot wines and ciders sold directly to consumers through their tasting room (by appointment), farmers markets, events, pop-up tastings, and online via Vinoshipper.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Daring Wine Company is a craft wine and cider manufacturer producing small lot wines and ciders from grapes grown and vinified in southwestern and central Virginia. The company sells its products directly to consumers through its by-appointment Stuart production facility, regional farmers markets, online via Vinoshipper, pop-up tastings, bar takeovers, and cider/wine dinner events at partner hospitality venues across Virginia.

Product overview

Daring Wine Company is a small lot wine and cider producer based in Southern Virginia, co-founded by Jocelyn Kuzelka and Megan Hereford. The company produces both wine and cider as its core product lines, sourced from grapes grown and vinified in southwestern and central Virginia. The portfolio consists of two main offerings: wine and cider products, with a focus on high-quality, small-batch production.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Wine Small lot wines produced in Southern Virginia from grapes grown and vinified in southwestern Virginia, sold directly to consumers via tasting room visits, farmers markets, partner winery events, and the Vinoshipper online storefront. Products have earned gold medals in regional wine competitions.
• Cider Small lot ciders produced in Southern Virginia, sold directly to consumers through the same channels as the wine line. Award-winning, including the Virginia Governor's Cup Cider of the Year honor.

Quantifiable outcome

• Virginia Governor's Cup Cider of the Year Winner
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

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Core technology

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App detail

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Walsh Family WinecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBar takeover events at Walsh Family Wine in Purcellville, VA where Daring pours their wines and ciders alongside the host winery's offerings. Events include tickets at $25 advance, $30 at door.
• Pickle & AshcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRestaurant partnership in Stuart, VA hosting regular cider and wine dinner events. Four-course paired dinners featuring Daring products with tickets at $78/pp. Also hosts Virginia Women in Wine events.
• Cafe Frank CharlottesvillecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCharlottesville restaurant hosting Virginia Cider Week dinner events featuring Daring and Albemarle Ciderworks. Four-course paired dinners.
• The Wine Guild of CharlottesvillecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWine guild retailer hosting Daring for new wines and ciders tasting events, holiday markets, and regular pours.
• Front Royal WinescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWine shop in Front Royal hosting pop-up tasting events and wine and cider tasting sessions.
• Fox Meadow WineryminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBar takeover during Virginia Women in Wine Holiday Kickoff Weekend in Linden, VA.
• Ethos Wine & TeaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCharlottesville wine and tea bar hosting Daring for Virginia Wine Month takeover.
• Sage Bird CiderworksminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorVirginia cidery hosting Dry Cider Duel competition with Daring as a participating cidery.
• Albemarle CiderworksminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorVirginia cidery hosting Dry Cider Duel competition and joint cider dinner events with Daring.
• Virginia Women in WinecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerCommunity organization of women in Virginia wine industry. Daring participates in Virginia Women in Wine dinners, bar takeovers, and holiday kickoff events throughout the year.
• Sinkland FarmsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerStuart, VA venue hosting annual Wine Festival where Daring participates.
• Bonny and Read C-villeminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCharlottesville brunch venue hosting Sparkling Cider Brunch events during Virginia Cider Week.
• Rootstock Wine Bar & ProvisionsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWine bar in Harrisonburg, VA hosting Wine (& Cider!) Amongst Friends tasting events.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves3 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Veritas Vineyards and Winery: Virginia winery with tasting room, events, and DTC distribution. Comparable regional craft wine producer in the same Virginia market.
• King Family Vineyards: Established Crozet, Virginia winery with tasting-room and event-driven DTC sales. Comparable Virginia craft wine producer competing for the same tasting-room and event consumer.
• Fox Meadow Winery: Linden, Virginia boutique winery that partners with Daring for Virginia Women in Wine events. Similar size, regional craft positioning, and DTC tasting-room model.
• Sage Bird Ciderworks: Virginia cidery co-hosting Dry Cider Duel competitions with Daring. Closely comparable craft cidery in size and regional Virginia positioning.
• Walsh Family Wine: Small-batch Virginia winery that has hosted Daring for bar takeover events at its Purcellville tasting room. Comparable craft, family-run Virginia producer with similar DTC, event, and tasting-room-led distribution.
• Early Mountain Vineyards: Virginia winery with tasting room and DTC focus similar to Daring's appointment-based model. Comparable mid-scale Virginia wine producer with event-driven tasting experiences.
• Albemarle Ciderworks: Virginia cidery that co-hosts Dry Cider Duel and cider dinners with Daring. Directly comparable craft cider producer serving the same Virginia consumer base.

Broad incumbents

• Barboursville Vineyards: Long-established Virginia winery with broad portfolio and DTC tasting room. Larger incumbent in the same Virginia wine category.
• Bold Rock Hard Cider: Largest Virginia-based cider brand with broad national distribution. Represents the scaled, capital-backed end of the same cider category Daring competes in.

Emerging players

• Delve Wines: Small Virginia wine brand co-hosting bar takeover events with Daring. Closely comparable emerging craft producer in size and channel mix.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/100073146756029
• Instagraminstagram.com/daring_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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