About

    Our vision is to connect the world through wine. From our smallest farmer to our most passionate customer, our work as importer brings them all together with the act of sharing a bottle of wine.
    Our Vision Statement
    Our mission is to create passionate fans of the wines we represent. We truly believe that relationships drive our business, and nothing makes us happier than to share our wines and stories with you.
    Our Mission Statement
    We accomplish our vision & mission every day by constantly embodying our core values: honesty, integrity, accountability, positivity, and providing excellent customer service.
    Our Core Values
    We import wine from 
      8   
    countries
    Representing over 
    100 
    retailers & restaurants
    Representing over 
     25  
    states
    Servicing over 
    500 
    retailers & restaurants

    HISTORY

    Our brands have decades of presence in your market.

    Over the years our company has evolved from a small, specialty portfolio, to the Kindred Vines Import Company you know and love today. We import brands with decades of history in our markets and proven success on and off premise.

    Jet R Selections
    The first iteration of our portfolio is formed by JC Mathes, with a focus on the Southern Rhone
    2003
    They Join Forces
    Jet R and J&J combine, creating a robust and well-rounded portfolio with history & new offerings
    2014
    Major Retailers
    like Meijer, Spartan Nash, and Whole foods are now selling Kindred Vines wines, with even bigger things on the horizon!
    1987
    J&J Importers
    is founded by Jack Bourget, bringing brands like Foncalieu and Sichel to the US
    2009
    Kindred Vines Import Co.
    is created when CEO Dan Glisky comes aboard and rebrands, focusing on expanding distribution
    2020 and beyond!

    Why Kindred Vines?

    An Authentic Portfolio

    When you work with Kindred Vines, you have access to a well-curated portfolio of wines with "a soul". We import wines from family-owned wineries with generations of experience and authentic approach to viticulture and winemaking.

    Driven Sales Staff

    From our Sales Managers to our Marketing Director, everyone on the Kindred Vines staff is a wine lover. Our sales managers have decades of experience selling all throughout the country, and can help you sell through market visits, programs, wine dinners, staff trainings, virtual events, and more.

    Marketing & Branding

    At the end of the day, you aren't just selling a wine; you're selling a brand. Our Marketing team is here to help you with any materials you may need.With shelf talkers, case cards, social media, videos, and so much more, your customers will always have what they need to brand their wines and make the sale.

    In-House Logistics

    Navigating the United States wine industry can be confusing. Let our in-house Logistics Team and Compliance Officer take the reins for you. We'll help with licensing and registration, product flow updates, container information, and whatever else you need to keep your business running smoothly.

    Meet our Team