Benchmark Wine Reports Seventh Consecutive Record-Breaking Quarter Amid Industry Headwinds

Benchmark Wine Group reports strongest third quarter in company history, driven by expanded operations, Millennial collector growth, and continued demand for rare wines.

NAPA, Calif., Oct. 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Benchmark Wine Group, the nation's leading rare and back-vintage wine reseller, announced a record-breaking third quarter in 2025 — the company's seventh consecutive record quarter since early 2024. This milestone positions 2025 to be the strongest year in Benchmark's history, even as much of the wine industry continues to face significant challenges.

"Our combined operations in Napa and Washington, D.C., along with our acquisition of Wine Spectrum in 2024, drove the highest third-quarter sales in company history," said David Parker, Owner and CEO of Benchmark Wine Group. "This performance underscores the strength of our model — pairing high-touch service with advanced technology to offer the largest, most pristine selection of rare wines at competitive prices."

Benchmark's success stands out in a market where many retailers, producers, and importers have scaled back operations or exited entirely. By focusing on top-tier wines with guaranteed provenance, Benchmark has continued to grow its base of collectors, investors, and trade clients.

"Collectors and trade partners trust Benchmark for access to rare, perfectly sourced bottles," Parker added. "We're especially encouraged by the rise of Millennial collectors, who now represent 30% of our sales, and by the expansion of our trade services for leading restaurants and specialty retailers. Our Washington, D.C. operation has strengthened our position in the rare spirits market, while Wine Spectrum has enhanced our storage offerings and new-release wine selection."

Benchmark's approach relies on sourcing wines from top private cellars, leading European brokers and exchanges, and directly from producers' libraries to ensure authenticity, quality, and value. Every bottle is backed by the company's exclusive provenance guarantee.

"More and more top producers are turning to us to connect their products directly with collectors, restaurants, and clubs that appreciate them most," Parker noted. "We also work with high-end producers winding down brands, providing our customers exclusive access to exceptional wines that might otherwise be unavailable. As chair of the National Association of Wine Retailers, I'm committed to supporting the broader industry — often partnering with peers to help distressed vendors and strengthen the entire sector."

With steady quarter-over-quarter growth since early 2024, Benchmark is on track to close 2025 with the strongest financial performance in its 23-year history. Recent technology upgrades, new partnerships, and expanded services have positioned the company to continue leading the rare wine sector in 2026 and beyond.

About Benchmark Wine Group

Established in 2002, Benchmark Wine Group is a licensed importer, distributor and retailer in California, and the leading source of rare and back-vintage wine for wine retailers, restaurants and collectors in the U.S. and throughout the world. Based in Napa, it acquires the most sought-after wines from top producers, resellers and private individuals. Its affiliates – Brentwood Wine Company dba Benchmark Wine and Spirits in Washington, DC; and First Growth Technologies, Inc, publisher of The Wine Market Journal & Spirits Market Journal, along with its recently acquired subsidiary company, Wine Spectrum – and their staff collectively draw on over a century of industry experience, and are dedicated to providing exceptional selection, provenance, pricing and service.

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SOURCE Benchmark Wine Group