Innovative Wine Sampling Solution Grows as Coravin and Small Lot Join Forces to Elevate Wine-by-the-Glass Experiences
October 31, 2024 — Coravin, the world leader in wine preservation technology, has expanded its collaboration with Small Lot Bottles, a leader in innovative wine sampling solutions. Small Lot Bottles recently opened a new facility in Napa, CA based on the Coravin Vinitas® product. Coravin Vinitas® is a groundbreaking system that fractionalizes wine into smaller 100ml sample bottles in minutes, while preserving the aromas and taste profile of the wine for up to 12 months. This strategic new facility strengthens Small Lot’s full-service wine sampling solution, delivering cutting-edge technology and premium wine experiences to a wider audience in California’s wine country.
Using Coravin Vinitas® technology, Small Lot offers a turnkey solution for wine sampling kits, which includes sourcing, bottling, labeling, packaging, and shipping. Small Lot’s offerings are tailored to meet the diverse needs of wineries, wine clubs, retailers, and direct-to-consumer companies.
“We are thrilled to partner with Coravin and their Vinitas technology to bring a revolutionary way to experience the finest wines through fractionalized samples,” said Abby Bogle, CEO of Small Lot Bottles. “Working with a well-established brand like Coravin ensures an unparalleled quality in our wine samples and allows us to focus on production and fulfillment to bring a full-service solution to our clients. Together, we’re redefining the art of wine sampling and supporting many use cases for our clients, from wine club retention and press samples to direct-to-consumer programs, trade samples, and corporate or holiday gifting. With Coravin, we will continue to innovate and bring the best product to the market for our clients.”
“Our collaboration with Small Lot and the expansion into Napa underscores our commitment to delivering innovative, sustainable wine solutions,” said Dave Krupinski, CEO of Coravin. “With Vinitas, we can provide exceptional by-the-glass experiences. We’re excited to elevate wine sampling across the industry by working with Small Lot.”
The new Napa location will play a key role in expanding the reach of Vinitas, which has already proven to be a valuable tool for businesses looking to offer premium wine samples in a flexible, scalable, and sustainable way. With current clients ranging from Court of Master Sommeliers to Napa Valley Wine Academy, Charles Krug, and QVC, the partnership is set to meet the growing demand for high-quality wine sampling solutions across multiple markets.
The collaboration between Coravin Vinitas® and Small Lot offers wineries and retailers the opportunity to create tailored wine sample kits, enhance customer engagement, and streamline fulfillment—all while maintaining the integrity and flavor of the finest wines.
About Coravin, Inc
Coravin, Inc. is the first and only global wine technology company on a mission to change the way the world experiences wine. Through innovation, Coravin empowers wine enthusiasts, connoisseurs, and trade professionals to re-imagine the way they taste, serve, drink, sell and market wine.
Coravin provides best-in-class products to expand wine-by-the-glass programs. From restaurant Sommeliers to wine store owners, Coravin products are used and trusted by wine professionals around the world to power profitable, unique, and successful wine programs. These award-winning wine-by-the-glass systems allow you to sample, serve, and enjoy any wine, in any amount, at any time.
Coravin Vinitas® is a breakthrough wine sampling technology that fractionalizes wine into convenient 100ml bottles with a shelf life of up to one year. Designed to bring premium wine experiences to a wider audience, Vinitas offers by-the-glass convenience without compromising quality.
About Small Lot
Small Lot is a full-service bottling and fulfillment partner specializing in high-quality wine production, bottling, and distribution. Known for their attention to detail and innovation, Small Lot partners with wineries and retailers to bring top-tier wine samples to market.
