Fly With Wine on 'Shark Tank': What is the cost and how to buy the first specialized wine storing suitcase
NAPA VALLEY, CALIFORNIA: Ryan Neergaard and Ron Scharman are all set to pitch their wine-storing invention, Fly With Wine on 'Shark Tank' Season 15 Episode 9.
If you are a wine lover, then, this duo may have just designed a great product for you. Some people love to carry their favorite wine everywhere with them even while they're traveling from one country to another.
However, it's not a piece of cake to take wine from one place to another safely and you don't want to spill it all over your clothes.
Neergaard and Scharman have created a suitcase that will help all wine country travelers store their wine bottles in the best way possible.
Ryan and Ron will showcase their innovative product to the Sharks in the upcoming Episode 9 of 'Shark Tank' Season 15.
The duo will be seen trying to get an investment from the following 5 Sharks: Mark Cuban, Emma Grede, Robert Herjavec, Lori Greiner, and Kevin O'Leary in the forthcoming episode.
What is Fly With Wine?
The company Fly With Wine is based in the wine-rich region of Napa Valley.
It was created to solve the big issue for all the wine enthusiasts who want to bring their favorite wines home safely on an airplane.
The primary goal of the company is to allow travelers to enjoy their wines and reminisce about their trips while savoring each sip.
Nearly seven years later, Fly With Wine has now expanded its mission to become the foremost company in transporting alcoholic beverages worldwide.
The team behind Fly With Wine consists of individuals passionate about wine who have extensive travel experience and innovative ideas.
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Fly With Wine products
Wine suitcase: Fly With Wine provides a wide variety of suitcases like Grande 12-Bottle I V.5, Petite 8-Bottle I V.3, Piccolo 5-Bottle, Suitcase Set 12 and 5-Bottle, Suitcase Set 12 and 8-Bottle, Suitcase Set 12 and 8 and 5-Bottle
Backpack: The backpack collection features the VinXplorer Wine and Beverage backpack bundled with Vin2Go Case, Vin2Go Case -2 750 ml bottle carrier, VinXplorer Wine and Beverage backpack with 2 12oz acrylic wine glasses, VinXplorer Bladder Refills.
Glassware: It consists of Gabriel-Glas Gold edition, Gabriel-Glas StandArt edition, Gabriel-Glas Alpha Decanter, DrinkArt Bottle, Gabriel-Glas Aqua Carafe, and many more.
Wine storage: This company has WineGive 5 Cell Modern Wine Rack, WineGive 50 Cell Modern Modular Wine Storage System, WineGive 50 Cell Modern Modular Wine Storage System, and WineHive Wall Mounting Kits.
Personal wine, spirits and glass carriers: It features VinGlass - Wine Glass Carrying Case, VinGlass - Wine Glass Carrying Case bundled with Gabriel-Glas, VinGlass - Wine Glass Carrying Case bundled with Gabriel-Glas and Microfiber Wine Glass Towel, VinGlass Champagne Bottle Case, and VinBottle and VinGlass case- Carrying cases for two wine bottles and two wine glasses, Gabriel-Glas standard edition included among others.
Wine glass case: It contains VinGlass Wine Glass Carrying Case, VinGlass Wine Glass Carrying Case bundled with Gabriel-Glas, and VinGlass Wine Glass Carrying Case bundled with Gabriel-Glas Microfiber Wine Glass Towel.
Wine box carrier: This company offers you a VinXpress - 12-bottle Wine Carrier.
Accessories: You can accessorize your suitcase with various items like Magnum inserts, Replacement wine bottle inserts, DIY inserts, Personalized Luggage Nameplate, Wine Bottle Opener Set, Wine Glass Insert, Luggage Scale, VinGlass Wine Glass Carrying Case, Microfiber Glass Cleaning Cloths, and many more.
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Who is the founder of Fly With Wine?
Ryan Neergaard and Ron Scharman are the founders of Fly With Wine.
The two of them co-founded this company in the year 2016. Both of them are wine lovers who love to travel to different places with great wine.
Ryan has around 13 years of experience in the wine industry as well as destination tourism marketing.
Over the years, he has donned many hats but he is most passionate about combining great wines, strategic business growth, and excellent customer service.
Before pursuing a career in marketing, Ryan obtained his Sommelier Certificate from the Court of Master Sommeliers, which helped him gain a strong knowledge of wines.
Soon after, he worked in some esteemed dining establishments in Napa.
For the last 7 years, he has been co-captaining Fly With Wine, which is a venture very close to his heart.
During this period, he focused on making things easy for travelers carrying wine with them on planes by coming up with innovative strategies to boost their sales.
Throughout this journey, Ryan and his company have been able to accomplish great milestones such as growing their client base and creating sales strategies that appeal to both businesses and consumers.
Now, his main focus and commitment are on the strategic development of Fly With Wine.
When we talk about Ron, he is the CEO and Chief Marketing Strategist of Fly With Wine. He earned his MBA in Finance and his BS in Agricultural Economics from Cornell University.
He has had a successful career in the wine industry, holding executive positions in various companies and teaching at Sonoma State University.
According to Ron, "Running an entrepreneurial wine business is a 24/7 mental challenge. But I’m still able to do that while pursuing my love for traveling to interesting places with great food & wine, art, history, and culture. Some call it work, I call it living.”
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What is the cost and how to buy Fly With Wine?
The prices of Fly With Wine products can differ depending on factors like size, and more. The Fly With Wine suitcases can cost anywhere from $200 to $950, meanwhile, their backbacks cost between $19 to $200.
Their glassware costs between $30 to $400. The price of their wine storage can range from $70 to $700. The cost of their Personal wine, spirits, and glass carriers lies between $20 and $200.
The prices of their wine glass cases are somewhere between $90 to $180. The cost of Fly With Wine Carrier is $99.95.
You can buy all Fly With Wine products from their official website.
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Where is Fly With Wine now?
Fly With Wine has made significant progress since its launch in 2016. The next year, Ryan and Ron launched a winery wholesale business. In 2018, they expanded with national and specialty retailer programs.
In 2022, the company added VinXplorer Wine and Beverage backpacks to its product line and launched Duty Free and airport retail programs. In 2023, they introduced the FlywithWine Personal Wine and Spirits Carrier line and expanded their operations to include warehousing in Canada, Europe, the UK, Australia, and Brazil.
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Who will seal the deal?
Ryan and Ron are going to pitch Fly With Wine to a panel of 5 Sharks: Mark Cuban, Emma Grede, Robert Herjavec, Lori Greiner, and Kevin O'Leary. They need to give the best pitch of their lives to the Sharks to get an investment.
Robert Herjavec may show interest in Fly With Wine.
'Shark Tank' Season 15 Episode 9 airs on ABC on Friday, December 15, 2023, at 8 pm ET. Catch the latest episode featuring products like The Pocket Panty, Rebel Cheese and A Cakes Body.
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