Winc Sees Unprecedented Growth in Its Organic Wines

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Winc, a leading U.S. winery (NYSE American: WBEV), announced significant expansion in its organic wine offerings, now available at major retailers like Walmart and Whole Foods. This move responds to heightened consumer demand, particularly among millennials prioritizing sustainability. The organic wine market is projected to grow to $3.9 billion by 2027 at an 11.6% CAGR. Winc increased its organic product range from 18 to 48 in 2021, with organic sales rising 19.8% year-over-year in its direct-to-consumer channel and 81% of unit sales at Whole Foods in November being organic.

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• Winc's organic wine offerings increased from 18 to 48, indicating strong product development.
• Organic wine shipments in DTC channel grew 19.8% year-over-year.
• Organic wines constituted 81% of unit sales at Whole Foods in November 2021, up from 58% in Q3 2021.
• The organic wine market size in North America is expected to reach $3.9 billion by 2027, presenting growth opportunities.

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LOS ANGELES, Dec. 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Winc, Inc. ("Winc" or the "Company") (NYSE American: WBEV), one of the fastest-growing at-scale wineries in the United States, today announced the growth and expansion of its organic wines in major national retailers including Walmart, Whole Foods, Albertsons, HEB, Central Market, and HyVee, in response to unprecedented demand from consumers.

The organic wine market in North America is expected to reach $3.9 billion in size by 2027, an 11.6% CAGR, according to an industry report by The Insight Partners, reflecting consumers' preferences shifting toward products that are healthier, naturally-produced and chemical-free.  In a recent Winc customer survey, 73% of respondents ranked health factors, including organic, as a top driver for initial purchase.  The growing demand for healthier options is also closely aligned with millennials prioritizing sustainability and a March 2021 Wine Intelligence Report indicated that organic wine was the highest opportunity type of wine among younger consumers. With an estimated 76% of Winc's direct-to-consumer ("DTC") customer base being millennials, Winc has also received increased demand for organic products that prioritize sustainability.

"We are committed to our customers' feedback and adapting our products to meet their evolving needs," said Brian Smith, President and Co-Founder of Winc. "Throughout 2021 we have prioritized building out our organic offerings through several new initiatives and partnerships making Winc a market leader within the organic wine industry in the United States.  As younger consumers seek more sustainable options in all categories, Winc is positioned as a key supplier in this rapidly growing market."

Winc grew the number of organic offerings from 18 to 48 during 2021, bolstered by the acquisition of assets from Natural Merchants, one of North America's leading importers of natural, organic, and biodynamic wines.  Shipments of organic wines in the Company's DTC channel increased 19.8% year-over-year through December 8, 2021, outpacing non-organic SKUs, and nearly two-thirds of all SKUs sold in Q3 2021 were organic. Winc has also experienced significant growth in organic wine sales in its wholesale channel - organic wines made up 81% of all Winc unit sales at Whole Foods in November 2021, up from 58% in Q3 2021. Top organic brands within the Winc portfolio include Cherries & Rainbows, Pizzolato, Biokult, and Les Hauts de Lagarde. Looking ahead to 2022, Winc plans to continue driving growth in its organic portfolio across DTC and wholesale by further scaling supplier relationships and building its brand portfolio with the introduction of an organic Prosecco, an orange wine, and a non-alcoholic wine.

About Winc

Winc is one of the fastest growing at-scale beverage companies in the United States with a successful national portfolio of brands fueled by an omni-channel distribution network. Winc's unique digital-first marketing strategy and platform, Winc.com, drive e-commerce, deep customer connections, and data analytics, which we leverage across our expanding network of wholesale and retail partners to develop and scale brands, propelling its powerful omni-channel growth strategy.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains statements that constitute "forward-looking statements", such as statements regarding Winc's expectations regarding expansion of its organic wine offerings and total addressable market for organic wines. Forward-looking statements are subject to numerous conditions, many of which are beyond Winc's control, including those set forth in the Risk Factors section of Winc's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") on December 9, 2021. Copies are available on the SEC's website, www.sec.gov. Winc undertakes no obligation to update these statements for revisions or changes after the date of this release, except as required by law.

Contact:
Matt Thelen
Chief Strategy Officer and General Counsel
invest@winc.com
424-353-1767

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https://www.winc.com
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FAQ

What is Winc's strategy for organic wines in 2022?

Winc plans to continue expanding its organic wine portfolio by scaling supplier relationships and introducing new products, including organic Prosecco and non-alcoholic wine.

How much did Winc's organic wine sales grow in 2021?

Winc's organic wine shipments in its direct-to-consumer channel increased by 19.8% year-over-year.

What percentage of Winc's sales were organic at Whole Foods in November 2021?

In November 2021, organic wines made up 81% of all unit sales at Whole Foods.

What consumer trends are impacting Winc's organic wine sales?

There is a growing consumer preference for healthier, organic products, especially among millennials who prioritize sustainability.