Hi, we’re Wanderlust Wines. At our core, we’re connectors. We connect Italian wine producers with wine enthusiasts in the US. By providing technology, shipping, and marketing solutions we become are the winery’s invisible US operation. We enable our clients to continue selling directly to those who visit their wineries long after they’ve returned home.
We enable direct sales in 44 states
We create the bridge to the world’s largest wine market
We generate ongoing demand through strategic marketing services
We enable wineries to augment revenue through repeated sales
We reduce customer shipping costs, reducing friction for purchases
Mark Crittenden, co-owner
Mark’s passion for wine began after moving to Sicily when he was 19 years old. He lived there for 5 years during his time in the Navy as an Air Traffic Controller and became immersed in the Sicilian wine culture. After visiting many wonderful family-owned wineries the region had to offer, Mark developed friendships with many of the owners. These cherished friendships gradually turned into business relationships, and over 10 years later, he is still pursuing his dream of working in the wine industry. In Mark’s free time, he enjoys cycling, camping, and crafting gourmet meals in the kitchen to pair with his favorite wines.
Mark Crittenden can be contacted at mark@wanderlustwines.com.
Matthew Crittenden, co-owner
Matthew joined Wanderlust Wines in 2015, shortly after it was founded. He had a background in nuclear engineering so joining a wine logistics and marketing company was quite the change! But he was eager to learn the industry and help the company grow. He has learned a lot of through the experience of managing the company for the last 5 years and appreciates the learning opportunities when Wanderlust Wines collaborates with professionals in different fields. He has gravitated towards email marketing strategy and SEO optimization. Matthew has been an integral part of expanding the marketing services Wanderlust Wines provides to it’s clients.
Matthew Crittenden can be contacted at Matt@wanderlustwines.com.