Fresh Vine Wine Announces Continued Growth, Adding Two New States, Implementing Strategy to Speed Rapid Expansion

MINNEAPOLIS, Feb. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Fresh Vine Wine, Inc. (NYSE American: VINE), the premier producer of low carb, low calorie premium wines in the United States, today announced that it has expanded distribution to two new states, Michigan and New Jersey.  These new states add to Fresh Vine Wine's rapid, nationwide expansion, one of the Company's key strategic priorities.  The Company also has a complementary, rapidly expanding direct-to-consumer distribution channel.

Janelle Anderson, CEO of Fresh Vine Wine, Inc., said, "Michigan and New Jersey are prime markets for our portfolio of affordable luxury wines that fit perfectly with today's healthy lifestyle.  I am confident our unique collection of bold, crisp, and creamy wines that embody deeper connection with active lifestyles will find a receptive market in these highly populated states. The speed of our expansion is remarkable, which clearly demonstrates that our sales and marketing strategy and organization are one of the finest in the industry."

Fresh Vine Wine was founded with the intent to fill a gap that exists in the current wine aisle – premium, delicious-tasting wines, low in calories and sugar, that appeal to today's large and fast-growing market of "Better For You" consumers. Produced and bottled in Napa, California, the Fresh Vine Wine collection features a California Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, California Rosé wine, and a Limited Reserve Napa Cabernet. Fresh Vine Wine's vision is to be the leading brand in the emerging "Better For You" category, capitalizing on the trend toward healthy living that is sweeping the food and beverage industry.

About Fresh Vine Wine, Inc.
Fresh Vine Wine, Inc. (NYSE American: VINE) is a premier producer of low carb, low calorie premium wines in the United States, kicking off a 2022 growth plan following its IPO in mid-December 2021. Fresh Vine Wine's brand vision is to lead the emerging "Better For You" category, as health trends continue to accelerate in the US marketplace. The 2020 US wine market was a $69B category. Fresh Vine Wine plans to accelerate growth in 2022 by amplifying its marketing, expanding product offerings and expanding its team. Fresh Vine Wine positions its core brand lineup as an affordable luxury, retailing between $14.99-$22.99. Fresh Vine Wine's varietals currently include its Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Rosé.

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