Rising Tide Global

What Rising Tide Global does

Rising Tide Global, LLC is a privately held US export management company headquartered in Westfield, New York, that represents a curated portfolio of roughly eleven premium US wine, craft spirits, and zero-proof brands — including The Perfect Wines, Mazza Chautauqua Cellars, Thirsty Owl Wine Company, Chateau Morrisette Winery, Getaway Wines, Bare Bones Wines, South Shore Wine Company (wine); Revivalist Garden Gin, Hercules Mulligan, and Five & 20 Spirits (spirits); and Blind Tiger (zero-proof) — and sells them into international markets through appointed foreign distributors and importers.

The company operates as a B2B professional services intermediary on a 3-5 year engagement model, generating revenue through commissions and fees on the export volume and service scope of each represented brand. Its service stack is split into Market Entry Services (export pricing strategy, distributor identification and assessment, contract negotiation, on-premise introductions, trade show participation) and Sustained Management Services (export supply chain and logistics, duty drawback assistance, tariff monitoring, competitive monitoring, and distributor training). Distribution and marketing reach is delivered through foreign distributors and importers across 90+ countries spanning Canada, Asia, EMEA, and Latin America, with field sales supported by trade-show participation, an informational website, and inbound inquiry.

No proprietary technology or AI capabilities are disclosed; the underlying platform is a standard Squarespace website and direct relationship management. Institutional credibility is reinforced through affiliations with USDA, Food Export Midwest/Northeast (providing access to Market Access Promotional Funds), New York Wines (NYWAGF), and American Craft Spirits. The leadership team is anchored by Managing Partners Peter Gower (Thunderbird-trained, 30+ years exporting Beringer, Korbel, Welch's and other major brands to 90+ countries) and Mario Mazza (also GM&VP of Robert Mazza, Inc.), supported by an Export Distribution + Sales Manager and creative/marketing directors sourced from Philadelphia agency SWELL. The company has no disclosed funding, no external investors, and no revenue disclosure.

Name

Rising Tide Global

Legal name

Rising Tide Global, LLC

Website

https://rtgwinesandspirits.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2023

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Rising Tide Global is a US export management company that represents a curated portfolio of premium American wine, craft spirits, and zero-proof brands — selling them to foreign distributors and importers across 90+ countries via fee-based, multi-year market-entry and sustained-management engagements.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Export Management Services

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Beverage Import/Export & Cross-Border Wholesale (AFAIAGAL)

Keywords

• Export management services
• Wine and spirits exports
• International distribution management
• Beverage market entry
• Foreign distributor representation

Headquarters

HQ city

Westfield

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Export Management Services: Commission and fee-based export management services for US wine and spirits brands seeking global market entry and expansion. Services span market entry (distributor identification, contract negotiation, market visits, trade show participation) and sustained management (supply chain, logistics, duty drawbacks, tariff monitoring, distributor training).

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Rising Tide Global is a U.S.-based export management company that represents premium American wine, spirits, and zero-proof beverage brands for international markets. It provides two integrated service lines — Market Entry Services (pricing strategy, distributor identification, contract negotiation, trade show participation) and Sustained Management Services (supply chain, logistics, duty drawbacks, tariff monitoring, distributor training) — delivered over a typical 3–5 year engagement period with foreign distributors and importers across 90+ countries.

Product overview

Rising Tide Global is an export management company that represents a portfolio of premium U.S. wine and spirits brands for global markets. The company offers two distinct service lines: Market Entry Services and Sustained Management Services, which together provide a comprehensive 3-5 year export strategy covering pricing, distributor selection, contract negotiation, logistics, and ongoing market support. The product portfolio spans wine brands (The Perfect Wines, Mazza Chautauqua Cellars, Thirsty Owl Wine Company, Chateau Morrisette Winery, Getaway Wines, Bare Bones Wines, South Shore Wine Company), spirits brands (Revivalist Garden Gin, Hercules Mulligan, Five & 20 Spirits), and zero-proof brands (Blind Tiger).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Market Entry Services Export market entry services for U.S. wine and spirits producers, including formulating pricing strategy, locating and assessing foreign distributors, assisting in contract negotiations, introducing brands to key on-premise accounts, and participating in trade shows. Delivered over a typical 3–5 year engagement period.
• Sustained Management Services Ongoing export management for U.S. wine and spirits brands, including supply chain management, logistics documentation, duty drawbacks assistance, tariff monitoring, competitive activity monitoring, distributor training, and quarterly/yearly brand plans with forecasts.
• The Perfect Wines Wine collection crafted for millennial/Gen Z wine drinkers, using lesser-known varietals from the Lake Erie AVA with minimal environmental impact and elegant packaging.
• Revivalist Garden Gin Sustainably produced, all-natural craft gin made with curated ethnobotanicals; botanically forward and lighter on juniper than a London Dry.
• Mazza Chautauqua Cellars Lake Erie AVA winery showcasing local terroir with high-end European varietals and native grapes, featuring an award-winning Traveler Collection.
• Hercules Mulligan Ready-to-drink cocktails based on unique recipes from the American Revolution, named for the heroic tailor, soldier, and spy.
• Blind Tiger All-natural, organic, zero-proof canned beverages inspired by classic Prohibition-era cocktails, blending natural ingredients for craft cocktail flavor without alcohol.
• Thirsty Owl Wine Company Finger Lakes AVA winery using 100% Finger Lakes fruit (85% estate grown) under sustainable farming and solar-powered practices, producing fruit-forward, food-friendly wines.
• Chateau Morrisette Winery One of Virginia's oldest and top-producing wineries, family-run since 1978, offering over 30 varieties of quality wines from the Rocky Knob AVA.
• Getaway Wines Bubbly canned wine trio from the Lake Erie AVA, effervescent with a hint of sweetness, designed for portable consumption.
• Five & 20 Spirits Sustainably hand-crafted spirits from Westfield, NY, produced on 80 acres of farmland shared with Mazza Chautauqua Cellars, forming New York State's first combination winery, distillery, and brewery.
• Bare Bones Wines Simply crafted wine collection inspired by laid-back Lake Erie life, including one red, one white, one rosé, and a slightly sweet Moscato.
• South Shore Wine Company Lake Erie AVA sparkling wine producer continuing the region's effervescent tradition with bubbly bottles made in various production methods.

Named customers11 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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App detail

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• New York Wines (NYWAGF)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerIndustry association partnership providing access to New York wine producers and global export promotion programs. Affiliation supports credibility and network within the US wine industry.
• American Craft SpiritscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerIndustry association partnership representing American craft distillers. Affiliation provides credibility and access to craft spirits producers seeking international distribution.
• Food Export MidwestcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerNonprofit trade development organization helping US producers export to global markets. Provides Market Access Promotional Funds and export assistance programs.
• Food Export NortheastcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerNonprofit trade development organization serving Northeastern US producers with export education, promotion, and funding programs including Market Access Promotional Funds.
• USDAcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerUnited States Department of Agriculture partnership providing regulatory support and export program credibility for US agricultural and food products including wine and spirits.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Kobrand Corporation: US importer and marketer of premium wine and spirits brands from around the world. Comparable as a specialized wine/spirits brand management and international distribution company.
• Vias Imports: US-based importer focused on premium and artisanal wine and spirits brands with national distribution. Comparable boutique-scale wine/spirits import management company.
• Deutsch Family Wine & Spirits: US-based wine and spirits marketer/distributor that manages export and brand-building for a portfolio of premium producer brands. Comparable business model of representing multiple third-party brands and managing their international distribution.
• Terlato Wine Group: Family-owned US wine company with substantial export management operations representing premium and super-premium brands internationally. Directly comparable as a US-headquartered wine export specialist working with multiple producer partnerships.
• Palm Bay International: US importer, marketer, and distributor of premium wines and spirits with a broad portfolio of partner brands. Directly comparable as a multi-brand wine/spirits import/export management firm.
• Winebow (Southern Glazer's subsidiary): Major US wine and spirits import/export management company representing hundreds of premium producers. Highly comparable in that it provides export management services for producer-owned brands across global markets.
• Foley Family Wines: Multi-brand US wine producer and exporter managing international distribution for premium and luxury wine brands. Comparable multi-region producer/export operator model.
• Frederick Wildman & Sons: Long-established US importer and marketer of premium wines and spirits. Directly comparable as a specialist firm managing international distribution of premium beverage brands.

Broad incumbents

• Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits: Largest US wine and spirits distributor with extensive international capabilities. Relevant as a broad incumbent that Rising Tide's producer clients could potentially use as an alternative to export management services.
• Banfi Vintners: Major US wine producer and importer with international distribution infrastructure. Comparable broader incumbent in the US wine import/export market.

Market position

Strengths3 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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