WINE TECHNOLOGY INC. dba VinWizard

The leading provider of winery automation, saving energy, reducing labor costs, & improving overall winery outcomes. The "Nest thermostat for wineries."

  • Stage $1M in TTM Revenue
  • Industry Food and Beverage
  • Location Windsor, California, USA
  • Currency USD
  • Founded May 2021
  • Employees 8
  • Incorporation Type C-corp
  • Website vinwizard.com

Company Summary

Utilizing technology proven out over 27 years & across six continents, VinWizard allows winemakers to control their cellar from anywhere; Helping wineries combat labor shortages, energy inflation, and operational inefficiencies.

VinWizard is the most advanced & economic production automation solution available. New US customer acquisition grew 700% following 2021 ownership transition and implementation of set-up fee plus subscription.

Team

  • KELLY GRAVES
    CEO

    CEO/Owner - VinWizard: May 2021 - Current

    CEO - JFR Operators: Jan 2019 - Current
    - Consulting for various business on operations, finance, and strategic planning
    - Supported publicly traded wine company in acquisition of Napa Valley Winery

    CFO (Consulting) - Altwork: Feb 2019 - Current

    CFO (Consulting) - Maier Vineyard Management: Nov 2018 - Current

    Sr Director Applied Technology - Constellation Brands: Aug 2015 - Mar 2018

  • LLoyd Matthews
    CTO

    VP of Operations - VinWizard: July 2021 - Current

    Winemaker - Nine Suns: Jan 2015 - Jun 2021

    Consulting Winemaker - Various

    BS - University of Canterbury: Math & Physics

    MS - University of Auckland: Wine Science

    Adept with small electronics, circuitry, as well as proficient in computer/industrial programming, notably using Python & Ladder Logic

  • Chad Dorsett
    Director of Operations

    Computer science background combined with experience working throughout the wine & beverage industry supply chain. Most recently working as an Assistant Winemaker for a new VinWizard customer, Chad joined the team in July of 2023 and manages new deployments and overall operations.

  • Bob Richards
    Co-Owner/International Development

    With over 20 years of representing the VinWizard system, Bob has developed customers across the globe. As part of the 2021 ownership transition, Bob came into equity ownership and is responsible for promoting VinWizard with customers and trade partners.

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