Our Story
Established in 1996 by founding partners, Michael Stolese and Joerg Klauck, The Vermont Wine Merchants Company is Vermont’s premier wine-exclusive wholesale distributor.
The Vermont Wine Merchants Company currently carries over 2,000 wines from over 300 producers, both domestic and internationally. Vermont Wine Merchants’ portfolio represents and recognizes the finest brands the industry has to offer. All of our wines are individually selected by the owners to ensure our customers the highest quality product there is to offer in an ever-developing market. Wine selections are made by identifying the significant trends in the wine marketplace; such as emerging regions, increasingly popular varietals and styles, and pace-setting wineries.
This once “small” company has grown to a staff of over twentyfive individuals, including a strong sales staff. Currently we have nine sales representatives that cover territories all over the state of Vermont, from the Northeast Kingdom to the Brattleboro/Bennington area and everywhere in between.
News & Events
Owen Roe Wine Dinner at Edson Hill – Wednesday, October 30th 2019
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Organic Summer Wine Tasting at Rutland Co-op – Friday, July 26th 2019
Coming into town for Friday Night Live on July 26th? Why not stop in at the Co-op from 4-7pm and try out some great organic wines perfect for summer. Gerd from Vermont Wine Merchants [...]
Owen Roe Wine Tasting at The Bearded Frog – Wednesday, July 10th 2019
Join us for six courses of Owen Roe wines, and small plates created by Chef Mark! $45 per person (tax and gratuity not included.) Seating will be outside, if weather permits. Reservations are required [...]