Amsterdam Wine

What Amsterdam Wine does

Amsterdam Wine Company is a privately held wine and spirits retailer operating a single physical store at 271 Amsterdam Avenue in Manhattan's Upper West Side alongside an e-commerce storefront, iOS/Android mobile apps, and a Manhattan delivery service. The company sells a broad assortment including wines organized by varietal, region, and country across roughly 20 countries, plus spirits (bourbon, gin, mezcal, rum, tequila, vodka, amaro, brandy, single malt whiskey), sake, cider, ready-to-drink beverages, barware, literature, and branded apparel. The catalog includes themed collections such as Great Wines Under $30 and For the Cellar, plus staff-curated selections branded under individual buyers' names, which is the primary merchandising differentiator versus generic online wine retailers.

The business operates on a straightforward retail model: unit-margin sales of alcoholic beverages to individual consumers, augmented by same-day and scheduled Manhattan delivery, New York State shipping, wine club subscriptions, and corporate/group gifting. A Mystery Wine gift SKU functions as a novel gift-purchase mechanic. Marketing is distributed across email newsletter (with a $10 off first-order incentive), Instagram, Yelp listings, and a referral program, indicating a low-cost retention and acquisition stack rather than performance-marketing intensity. The technology backbone is the City Hive e-commerce platform, which provides the website, the iOS and Android apps, and storefront operations infrastructure; there is no evidence of proprietary technology, AI/ML systems, or differentiated platform investment.

The company is privately held with no disclosed funding rounds, parent entity, institutional investors, M&A activity, leadership transitions. Headcount, revenue, and founding date are not disclosed in available data. Operational footprint is deliberately contained to the New York market, with Manhattan delivery and NY State shipping representing the geographic ceiling.

Name

Amsterdam Wine

Legal name

Amsterdam Wine Company

Website

https://amsterdamwine.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Amsterdam Wine Company is a Manhattan-based wine and spirits retailer selling curated wine, sake, spirits, and cider through a single Upper West Side store, an e-commerce site, mobile apps, and Manhattan delivery. It serves individual enthusiasts, gift buyers, and corporate clients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Specialty Wine and Spirits Retail

NAICS

Beer, Wine, and Liquor Retailers (445320)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Alcohol Subscription & Wine Clubs (Retail) (CRANABAF), Wine Shops (Off-Premise) (CRANAAAB), Alcohol Subscription Clubs & Membership Retail (CRANAAAI)

Keywords

• Wine retail
• Spirits shop
• Wine subscription
• Corporate gifting
• Beverage e-commerce

Headquarters

HQ city

New York

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Amsterdam Wine Company is a wine and spirits retailer that curates and sells wines, spirits, sake, cider, and ready-to-drink beverages through a physical storefront at 271 Amsterdam Avenue in New York City and a New York–focused e-commerce site. The business pairs its inventory with value-added services such as wine clubs, corporate and personal gifting, a Mystery Wine gift option, branded merchandise, and Manhattan local delivery.

Product overview

Amsterdam Wine Company is a wine and spirits retailer operating as both a physical retail store at 271 Amsterdam Avenue in New York City and an e-commerce platform. Their core product portfolio includes curated selections of wines (organized by varietal, region, and country), spirits (amaro, bourbon, gin, mezcal, rum, tequila, vodka, and more), sake, ciders, and ready-to-drink beverages. They differentiate through staff-curated collections named after individual staff members (Kaare's Favorites, Sabrina's Selections, Scottrick's Picks, Zach's Picks, Rachel's Recs, Charley's Picks) and themed collections like Great Wines Under $30 and For the Cellar. Additional services include Manhattan delivery, wine clubs with corporate gifting options, mystery wine gift selections, and branded merchandise. The online platform is powered by City Hive e-commerce infrastructure with dedicated mobile apps for iOS and Android.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Wine Curated selection of wines including red, white, rosé, orange, sparkling, kosher, blend, fortified, and dessert varieties, organized by region (Burgundy, Bordeaux, Champagne, Piedmont, Rhône, Rioja, Tuscany), country (France, Italy, Spain, USA, Austria, Australia, Argentina, Chile, Croatia, Germany, Greece, Japan, New Zealand, Portugal, Slovenia, South Africa), and varietal (Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah, Nebbiolo, Sangiovese, Tempranillo, Gamay, Grenache, Malbec, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Albariño, Chenin Blanc, Grüner Veltliner).
• Spirits Selection of spirits including amaro, bourbon, baijiu, brandy, gin, mead, mezcal, rum, shochu, soju, single malt whiskey, tequila, vermouth, and vodka, with origins from France, Italy, Ireland, Japan, Mexico, Scotland, Switzerland, and the United States.
• Sake Japanese rice wine selection including sake and makgeolli.
• Cider Cider selection including apple ciders.
• Ready-to-Drink Cocktails Ready-to-drink cocktails and beverages for at-home serving.
• Barware Bar accessories and glassware sold alongside the wine and spirits assortment.
• Wine Clubs & Gifting Recurring wine subscription clubs, group and corporate gifting services, and curated wine gift sets for individuals and organizations.
• Manhattan Delivery Service Same-day and scheduled delivery service for Manhattan and the broader New York City area, with delivery hours 11:30 AM – 6:30 PM.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Astor Wines & Spirits: Large New York City wine and spirits retailer with both a Manhattan storefront and a national e-commerce platform. Closely comparable to Amsterdam Wine in product breadth, curation approach, and Manhattan delivery + multi-state shipping model.
• Sherry-Lehmann: Iconic Manhattan wine and spirits merchant with a long history, in-store shopping, and online sales. Comparable to Amsterdam Wine as a specialty NYC wine retailer focused on curated, premium-leaning assortment.
• Morrell & Company: Manhattan-based wine retailer offering a curated selection across price points with e-commerce. Directly comparable to Amsterdam Wine on specialty assortment, NYC location, and online ordering.
• ReserveBar: Online retailer specializing in premium and giftable spirits and wine, with strong corporate gifting programs. Comparable to Amsterdam Wine's premium-and-gifting positioning and curated assortment approach.
• Empire Wine: New York-based wine retailer with significant online presence and nationwide shipping. Comparable as a competing NY-based specialty wine e-commerce and retail operator.
• Flatiron Wines: Manhattan neighborhood wine shop emphasizing small-producer, artisanal, and natural wines with curated staff picks. Directly comparable to Amsterdam Wine's curated boutique model and NYC retail footprint.
• Chambers Street Wines: NYC specialty wine retailer focused on small-production, natural, and organically grown wines, with a curated retail and online offering. Comparable to Amsterdam Wine on curation, NYC location, and specialty positioning.

Broad incumbents

• Wine.com: Largest U.S. online wine retailer offering massive assortment and nationwide shipping. Comparable as a competing channel for the same e-commerce wine buyer that Amsterdam Wine targets through its New York shipping footprint.
• Total Wine & More: Large-format U.S. multi-category alcohol retailer with deep assortment and aggressive pricing. Comparable as a price-and-selection competitor to Amsterdam Wine's broader wine/spirits/sake/cider/RTD lineup.
• Drizly (Uber Eats): On-demand alcohol delivery marketplace operating in major U.S. cities including Manhattan. Comparable as a competing channel for Amsterdam Wine's Manhattan delivery offering and online wine buyers.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/amsterdamwineco
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/amsterdam-wine-co

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

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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