The Little Wine Company

What The Little Wine Company does

The Little Wine Company is a family-owned boutique winery founded in 2000 by husband-and-wife winemakers Ian and Suzanne Little, operating from 824 Milbrodale Road in the Broke Fordwich sub-region of the Hunter Valley, NSW, Australia. The winery is a sustainably certified producer with 25 vintages of experience, focused on emerging/alternative grape varieties — Pecorino, Albarino, Vermentino, Sangiovese, Barbera, and Tempranillo — that are uncommon in the Australian market, alongside traditional styles and fortified wines where Ian Little's Reynella-honed expertise is a differentiator. The company sells direct to consumers through a cellar door open Friday to Sunday in Broke, an e-commerce storefront at thelittlewinecompany.com.au, and a subscription wine club called Club Little with flexible 2/3/4-month delivery cadence.

The business generates revenue across five streams: direct wine sales, subscription wine club orders, paid tasting experiences ($15 standard, $45 tour-and-tasting), ticketed events and wine dinners ($150-$165pp at partner venues), and wholesale supply to Wine House Hunter Valley, a third-party retail showroom in Pokolbin. Commercial activity is supported by a tiered GTM combining cellar door engagement, online e-commerce, the wine club subscription, and event-driven tourism partnerships with Winmark Wines, Margan Wines, Saddler's Creek Wines, and hospitality venues (Flare Restaurant, Pino's al Mare, Brick Street Pizza Truck). The company is privately held with no disclosed external investors, no parent entity, and no M&A activity. Geographic footprint remains concentrated in the Hunter Valley for production and primary retail, with customer outreach extending to coastal NSW through hosted events.

Name

The Little Wine Company

Legal name

The Little Wine Company

Website

https://thelittlewinecompany.com.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Little Wine Company is a family-owned boutique Hunter Valley winery producing alternative and emerging grape varieties, selling direct to consumers via cellar door, online store, wine club, and regional tours.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Boutique Winery and Wine Production

NAICS

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

SIC

Beverages (2080)

akta.pro primary industry

Wine Production & Winemaking (AFAFAAAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Wine & Sparkling Wine Wineries & Brands (CRADAIAB), Wineries & Vineyards (Tasting Rooms) (THAFALAE), Wine Tastings & Vineyard/Winery Tours (THAJAGAD), Alcohol Subscription & Wine Clubs (Retail) (CRANABAF)

Keywords

• Boutique winery
• Alternative wine varieties
• Cellar door tastings
• Wine club subscription
• Hunter Valley wines

Headquarters

HQ city

Broke

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Direct Wine Sales: Direct-to-consumer wine sales through cellar door tastings, online store, and wine club orders. One-time purchase transactions with optional recurring membership.
2. Wine Club Membership: Club Little membership offering 15% discount, free shipping on 6+ bottles, flexible delivery frequency (every 2, 3 or 4 months), and exclusive member benefits.
3. Tasting Experiences: Paid tasting experiences including standard tasting ($15pp), winery tour and tasting ($45pp), and grazing boards ($45). Generates incremental revenue from cellar door visitors.
4. Events and Wine Dinners: Ticketed events including Friday Sundowners, wine dinners, and regional tour partnerships. Food and beverage sales during events.
5. Wholesale Distribution: Wholesale supply to Wine House Hunter Valley retail location. Bulk orders to external retailers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The Little Wine Company is a family-owned boutique winery that produces and sells a portfolio of wines built around alternative and emerging grape varieties (Pecorino, Albarino, Vermentino, Barbera, Sangiovese, Tempranillo) alongside traditional styles, across Sparkling, White, Pink, Red, and Sweet & Fortified categories. The winery sells direct-to-consumer through its cellar door in Broke Fordwich (Hunter Valley, NSW), an online e-commerce store, and a subscription Wine Club (Club Little), and offers paid tasting experiences, guided winery tours, and regional wine tour collaborations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Sparkling Wines Sparkling wine tier within The Little Wine Company's portfolio, sold direct-to-consumer through the cellar door, online store, and Wine Club.
• White Wines White wine tier within The Little Wine Company's portfolio, featuring alternative varieties such as Albarino, Vermentino, Pecorino, and a pioneering dry Gewurztraminer, sold direct-to-consumer.
• Rosé (Pink) Wines Pink/Rosé wine tier within The Little Wine Company's portfolio, sold direct-to-consumer through cellar door, online store, and Wine Club.
• Red Wines Red wine tier within The Little Wine Company's portfolio, featuring alternative varieties such as Sangiovese, Barbera, and Tempranillo, sold direct-to-consumer.
• Sweet & Fortified Wines Sweet and fortified wine tier within The Little Wine Company's portfolio, including Vintage Port-style wines produced using Ian Little's fortified winemaking expertise, sold direct-to-consumer.
• Cellar Door Tasting Experience Paid cellar door tasting experience at $15 per person, offering a selection of 6 wines plus a dessert wine or port; free for Wine Club members and up to 3 guests. Available Friday to Sunday at the Broke winery.
• Winery Tour & Tasting Guided winery tour and tasting experience at $45 per person, including in-depth winery tour, barrel tasting, 2 flights of 4 wines, and a light tasting plate. Available Friday to Sunday.
• Club Little Wine Club Membership Subscription wine club membership offering 15% discount on wine purchases online and in-store, free shipping on orders of 6+ bottles, flexible delivery frequency (6 bottles every 2, 3 or 4 months), free tasting for 4, priority bookings, and 24-hour pre-sale access to the Annual Charity Sale.
• Regional Wine Tour Experiences Half Day Tour ($80 per person) and Full Day Tour ($215 per person) showcasing the three Sustainably Certified wineries of the Broke Fordwich region — Winmark Wines, The Little Wine Company, and Margan Wines — including curated tastings, optional Farm to Table lunch, optional transport from Pokolbin or Broke, and a premium tasting with chocolate pairing at The Little Wine Company.
• Wine Dinner Events Ticketed wine dinner events at partner venues including Flare Restaurant in Port Macquarie ($150 per member, $165 per non-member), featuring a 4-course wine dinner hosted by Adam from The Little Wine Company.

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

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Feature2 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Wine House Hunter ValleycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorThird-party retail partner in Pokolbin where The Little Wine Company wines are available for tasting and purchase. Open 6 days a week (closed Tuesday) 11am to 5pm.
• Winmark WinescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborating winery in Broke Fordwich region. Partner in regional tour experiences including Half Day Tour ($80pp) and Full Day Tour ($215pp) showcasing the region's Sustainably Certified wineries.
• Margan WinescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborating winery in Broke Fordwich region. Partner in regional tour experiences including Half Day Tour ($80pp) and Full Day Tour ($215pp) showcasing the region's Sustainably Certified wineries. Provides Farm to Table lunch component.
• Saddler's Creek WinesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCo-hosting wine lunch event at Pino's al Mare in Cronulla. Joint marketing event bringing together two Hunter Valley wineries for wine and food pairing experience.
• Flare RestaurantminorGTM or Marketing PartnerHost venue for The Little Wine Company X Flare Wine Dinner in Port Macquarie. 4-course wine dinner hosted by Adam from The Little Wine Company. Ticketed event at $150-165 per person.
• Brick Street Pizza TruckminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFood vendor for Friday Sundowner Pizza Nights. Gourmet hand-rolled woodfired pizzas paired with Little Wine Co wines. Regular weekly appearances at Friday evening events.
• Ben Ean PatisserieminorOthersLocal bakery supplier for Friday Sundowner pies and quiches. Products include Lamb & Sangiovese, Beef & Barbera, Chicken & Pecorino, Mushroom & Shiraz pies, and quiches.
• Pino's al MareminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCoastal restaurant venue in Cronulla hosting joint wine lunch with The Little Wine Company and Saddler's Creek Wines. Premium wine and food pairing experience.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Bimbadgen Estate: Hunter Valley winery and event venue with cellar door, restaurant, and concert programming. Comparable event-driven tourism model targeting Hunter Valley visitors, but at significantly larger scale.
• Audrey Wilkinson Vineyard: Historic Hunter Valley winery with cellar door tastings and tours in Pokolbin. Comparable boutique-to-mid-scale DTC and tourism model in the same regional market.
• Tyrrell's Wines: Established family-owned Hunter Valley winery with cellar door, wine club, and broad varietal portfolio. Comparable DTC and cellar door model but operates at significantly larger scale and longer history than The Little Wine Company.
• Brokenwood Wines: Iconic Hunter Valley winery with cellar door, wine club, and DTC sales. Comparable business model focused on premium Hunter Valley wines, but at larger production scale and broader distribution.

Broad incumbents

• Yalumba Wine Estate: Long-established family-owned Australian winery with broad varietal portfolio, cellar door, and wine club. Comparable family ownership heritage and DTC emphasis but at far greater scale and geographic diversity.
• De Bortoli Wines: Large multi-region Australian family-owned winery with extensive wholesale and export presence. Comparable premium varietal focus but operates at substantially greater scale across multiple regions.

Direct peers

• Winmark Wines: Direct regional peer in Broke Fordwich, Hunter Valley. Partner in joint regional tour experiences and one of only three Sustainably Certified wineries in the sub-region alongside The Little Wine Company.
• Saddler's Creek Wines: Hunter Valley boutique winery that co-hosted a wine lunch event with The Little Wine Company at Pino's al Mare in Cronulla, indicating comparable premium positioning and DTC event-driven GTM motion.
• Margan Wines: Direct regional peer in Broke Fordwich, Hunter Valley. Co-hosts Half Day and Full Day regional tour experiences with The Little Wine Company and is also Sustainably Certified. Provides the Farm to Table lunch component.

Emerging players

• Tempus Two: Australian boutique-style winery with alternative varietal range and modern DTC branding. Comparable focus on emerging varieties and lifestyle positioning, though based in other Australian regions.

Market position

Strengths4 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

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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