Ask the Collective

Where can drinks brands source bulk wine and wine ingredients for ready-to-drink production?

Members have identified several routes for bulk wine sourcing. The community recommends reaching out directly to members who have existing supplier relationships, as several have offered introductions via DM. **Good Food Wines in Kent** has been recommended as a direct supplier option. Members also note that **Mother's Ruin Distilling Co** acts as a bulk wine supplier and purchases on behalf of other brands—they can facilitate introductions. For international supply (e.g., Estonia), members have reported having contacts in Italy who can support logistics, though availability varies by destination. The best approach appears to be networking within the community for warm introductions rather than cold outreach, as members with existing relationships are willing to connect others.