Wine Authorities
Beverage ManufacturingNorth Carolina, United States11-50 Employees
Wine Authorities runs two wine shops in Durham, North Carolina, and was founded in 2007. The stores curate a global selection drawn exclusively from small, family-owned estate wineries. The collection is compact, comprising up to 500 wines, with most bottles priced under $50. The shops feature a cheese and charcuterie program and place emphasis on wine education for both consumers and professionals. Operating within the beverage manufacturing sector, the company positions itself as a specialist purveyor of wines from growing, independent estates and aims to provide an accessible, Slow Foods-influenced shopping experience.