Notes from the Family
The Drake Luxury Group will be entering into its 5th year in business, and we would like to thank everyone for your support and friendship. Our Wines, Spirits, and the unique items in our portfolio are always adjusting to the market conditions and we strive to match the customer’s needs and profitability with each brand. The market has evolved since I entered into this incredible lifestyle in 1979. It is the people that I have known and still meet today that make this a wonderful world to be involved with.
Our National Account Director, Zack Drake has helped in his knowledge on the new types of brands we should represent and tools that we need for the future. The DLG is always looking to the future for new and exciting brands but still maintain the brands who have spent years on building their dreams. We continue to build our network with national and regional accounts across the country and bring our expertise to our clients and customers. The Flip books is updated every month with new information and brands.
We would enjoy hearing from you!
DLG Mission
Connection. Cultivating Relationships. Building Memories. Living Experiences.
The Drake Luxury Group (DLG) concentrates on selected wines and spirit companies to represent to the National Account On Premise and OFF Premise channels.
With the national landscape continuously evolving, there is an opportunity to bring DLG’s many years of experience to selected clients in helping their brands be represented and marketed on a more personal and individual bases.
Our experience and expertise includes distributor and national supplier sales and management, national account development, and national and regional off premise sales. As the firm grows, emphasis will be put on private label development, bulk wine and independent retail growth.
DLG Team
Mark Drake Founder and President
With more than 44 years of experience in the distribution and supplier channel, I have developed the expertise on both sides of the wine and spirit business. Working in the Washington DC and the Virginia market for the Forman Family (RNDC presently) for 20 years, my management and sales skills were focused in the on premise and independent retail sales.
Being with the Boisset Family at its inception in the late 90’s, my management responsibilities includes being Vice President of Sales, national accounts on premise, bulk sales, private label, colabeled, internet channel, and independent retail
Zack Drake Director of National Accounts
With more than 13 years of experience in both supplier and distributor channels, Zack has developed the expertise on account development and go to market strategies.
Working in the beverage business for both alcoholic and non-alcoholic brands has led him to partnerships with large national accounts as well as smaller regional chains. From launching brands to maintaining run rates, he understands what it takes for a brand to succeed in the market.
DLG Portfolio
7Cellars
7Cellars was founded by professional football icon John Elway, and his long-time business partner, Jeff Sperbeck. With the success of Elway’s Steakhouses, John wanted to create a wine that would live up to his ideals and be a proud representation of his family’s name. They partnered with iconic winemaker Rob Mondavi, Jr. to release the company’s first vintage of Reserve wines. After five successful and sold out vintages of the Reserve, 7Cellars has expanded with another collection, The Farm Collection. *Off Premise Driven
Certified organic, the Alejandro Bulgheroni Estate is at the base of Howell Mountain and the Vaca Mountain range. Since 1965, Bulgheroni has developed many projects guided by the principles of environmental preservation, investment in people and job development, the blending innovation and tradition, and the creation of healthy, highquality products. *On and Off Premise Driven
Alejandro Bulgheroni Estate Napa Valley
New Frontier Wines
Despagne Family
Founded in the 16th century by the Perponcher family, The Despagne Family purchased the property in 1990 located in the heart of the Entre Deux Mers. With its 136 acres of vineyards nestled between the Garonne and Dordogne, these wines see influence from the ocean or “Mascaret” giving them their identity. *On and Off Premise Driven
Beyerman Family
The Beyerman family specializes in Grands Crus Classés and related wines, and work with the most prestigious Bordeaux wine estates from the classification of 1855. They also offer a great selection of Crus Classés from Saint-Emilion, PessacLéognan and Pomerol.
The Beyerman Family relationships are based on long-lasting trust with these Châteaux founded on our shared history and heritage. *On and Off Premise Driven
Grapejuice Group Spanish, Italian, South of France
Premium distinguished European wines are relevant to the marketplace. Our producers and their families share authentic stories that give our buyers a sense of place they can share and satisfy the curiosity of today's wine consumer.
*Off Premise Driven
Cristom Vineyards
Cristom Vineyards is in the Eola-Amity Hills AVA, an independent volcanic island chain in the center of the Willamette Valley, Oregon. The soils are dynamic and varied and the winds can be fierce defining our region and hillside and help to craft wines with a foundation of bright acid structure.
The five estate vineyards – Eileen, Jessie, Louise, Marjorie and Paul Gerrie Vineyard – are all named for family members of the founding Gerrie family. Each site is farmed with the attention to maximize the potential of the vintage and express the natural variances in soil, elevation and exposition in the glass.
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Khee Soju
We elected to revive and uphold soju's treasured heritage by brewing in the most traditional form. KHEE premium soju is distilled with 100% rice and natural rock water collected from 150 meters underground. We then let it breathe in microporous Onggi earthenware for 180 days and absolutely never utilize artificial additives. Eva Chow, the Founder of KHEE, set out to collaborate with master soju maker Hwayo to create an exclusive soju that has a smooth distinct fragrance that is complemented by an elegant finish with exceptional character. *On and Off Premise Driven
Head High Wines
Our winemaker Britt Richards takes a pure, honest approach to making the Head High Wines focusing on bringing out the aromatics of the fruit of each varietal. Our grower’s vineyards are planted with many of the same clonal selections, each one producing a different result based on the diversity of weather, soil conditions and orientation to the sun. This results in a dynamic blend of 100% of each varietal based on its proximity to the ocean breezes so integral in growing Chardonnay and Pinot Noir in Sonoma County. *On and Off Premise Driven
Graham and Fisk Wine-In-A-Can
As the first exclusive canned wine company, G + F set out with a missionto democratize wine, making it accessible anytime, anywhere. The true magic of canned wine lies in its ability to bring people together spontaneously, creating unforgettable moments. Eight wine enthusiast best buy awards later, they've proudly witnessed, and played a role in, canned wine's journey from a novel idea to the new normal On and Off Premise Driven
Highclere Castle Gin
Highclere Castle Gin was launched in 2019 with a mission to produce the finest gin in the world.
Our super premium gin was crafted to celebrate Highclere’s reputation for entertaining to the highest standards through the centuries. Still today, Highclere plays host to many of the world’s foremost statesmen, scientists, celebrities and artists where the evening always begins with gin cocktails dating back to the 1920’s
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Corryton Burge Wines
Our journey began with the production of fortified wines, sold door-to-door with a hawker’s license. Over time, we have grown and nurtured vineyards across South Australia, cultivating over 300 hectares of land to create some of Barossa’s most prestigious and celebrated premium wines. Each generation has lovingly passed down the heart and soul of our craft, and today, Trent and Amelia Burge carry forward this tradition with a passion for winemaking that spans over 150 years.
At Corryton Burge, we honor our rich history while looking towards the future. As the present caretakers of our family’s legacy, we are determined to create something extraordinary for the generations to come. Join us on our journey as we continue to build upon our storied heritage and craft wines that epitomise the essence of Barossa Valley. *On Premise Driven
Scheid Vineyards
Al Scheid set his roots in Monterey County in 1972, embracing his role as a pioneer of winegrowing in the region. Al’s outlook has always been that life is an adventure and this attitude served him well as he embarked on the journey of a lifetime.
He has always said that if he had planned to build a family wine business, it never would have happened. Instead, he moved forward through his innate entrepreneurial spirit, relationship building, sheer hard work, a healthy dose of courage and as he’s the first to admit, more than a bit of luck. *On Premise Driven
Waterford
Single Malt Irish Whisky
Unashamedly influenced by the world’s greatest winemakers, Waterford obsessively brings the same intellectual drive, methodology and rigor to barley – the very source of malt whisky’s complex flavor.
Extolling a hundred exclusive farms of Irish-grown barley, Waterford search for natural flavors via three paths: Their Single Farm Origins pursue the individualism of terroirderived flavor; they are the building blocks of Waterford’s Cuvées, where the whole is greater than the sum.
Finally, the Arcadian Barley expresses the intensity of flavor from exploring the old ways – of Organic, Biodynamic, Heritage and even Irish-peated barley. Indeed, so thorough is their exploration of the frontiers of natural flavor that they are the world’s largest producer of organic and biodynamic whiskies. *On and Off Premise Driven
Renegade Rum
On the north-eastern side of Grenada stands Renegade Rum Distillery. A modern marvel and environmentally pioneering, it is designed perfectly to distil one terroir at a time of fresh sugar cane juice only in order to produce a vast array of distinct cane rum distillates, each one unique and compelling in its own right.
We either explore them individually –with terroir precision, as an Étude; or we can layer them –the cuvée concept – to create natural rums of extraordinary complexity.
Ours is an industry-changing project from Mark Reynier, who has over four decades of experience in the drinks industry. Half in wine, as a former wine importer and merchant; and half in spirits, from the renaissance of Islay’s Bruichladdich single malt whisky and The Botanist gin, to Ireland’s groundbreaking, multi award-winning terroir-driven Waterford Distillery
All of this experience is being applied to rum: wine methodology with whisky know-how.*On Premise Driven
Rhinory Wines
Crash
Escape the ordinary and step into a world where wine and wildlife intertwine. Nestled on 55 acres of breathtaking Texas Hill Country, Rhinory offers a one-of-a-kind experience that blends the pleasure of fine wine with the thrill of encountering a majestic rhino.
Our picturesque property, bordered by the Pedernales River and graced by a meandering creek, provides a haven for diverse wildlife, including our resident Southern White Rhino, Blake. Designed with both visitor enjoyment and rhino well-being in mind, our spacious habitat offers ample opportunities to observe this incredible creature up close. Proceeds from Crash directly supports Rhino conservation.
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Pug Dog Rum
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Worldwide Libations
Worldwide Libations, LLC was founded to service wine and spirit producers. With nationally known brands like The Bitter Truth, Tiki Lovers Rums, Maraska, Villa La Pagliaia, Tenuta San Giorgio, and other fine wines and spirits *On and Off Premise Driven
Iceberg Vodka
Iceberg Vodka is handcrafted in small batches from Canadian Corn and water harvested from icebergs off the coast of Newfoundland and Labrador – the purest source of water on the planet. The resulting spirit is crystal clear in the glass with delicate aromas of citrus; the palate is remarkably pure and smooth-tasting with a crisp finish.
Delaforce Port
Almost every Port style is represented in the Delaforce range of wines which are sold throughout the world. Its distinguished portfolio of products continues to earn the company its recognition as the master of the Port blend.
Nocelino Chocolate Liqueur
A decadent blend of chocolate and green walnuts. Enjoy neat, on the rocks, with cream or as an ingredient in cocktails.
The Bitter Truth was established by passionate bartenders Stephan Berg and Alexander Hauck in idyllic Bavaria with the intention of supplying bar aficionados with cocktail bitters that have not been seen in a century. For years Stephan has been collecting ancient cocktail books and authentic bitters from the late 19th and early 20th century, and these were the inspiration for their first choice of bitter cocktail flavors.
Vine Connections
Expand your world through great Wine, Sake, and Spirits. For over 20 years, Vine Connections have consistently delivered incredible wine, sake, and spirits from inspiring families from Argentina, Chile, and Japan. These authentic beverages, and the cultures and people who produce them, will enrich and broaden your view of the world.
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