Daniel Posner

Daniel joined Grapes The Wine Company on November 1st, 2000. He became the managing partner in 2004, Daniel has been featured and quoted in such publications as the New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Wine Spectator, Food & Wine Magazine, Forbes Magazine, People, USA Today, Fox News, amongst others. The Wall Street Journal referred to him one of the most influential wine retailers in the United States. For the past 22 years, Daniel has been a wine consultant, with clients from all over the globe. He travels extensively each year to wine regions to meet with producers, winemakers, winery owners, and to help procure the wines for his store. Daniel’s expertise in wine goes far beyond the usual wine store owner’s knowledge. He typically tastes about 10,000 wines annually, with a passion for the wines of Burgundy, Piedmont, Tuscany, and California. Daniel also serves on the Board of Directors of the National Association of Wine Retailers, a retailer/wine club/auction house national trade organization founded in 2006. He served as President from 2011 to 2019. Daniel is frequently called on to testify before local agencies and state governments all over the country on behalf of progressive wine retailers. He helps provide in-depth analysis as to the current and future wine market. Daniel played an integral role in the most recent Supreme Court victory in Tennessee Wine & Spirits Retailer Association vs. Thomas. This landmark decision will ultimately pave the way for wine consumers to purchase wine and spirits from any merchant of their choosing, anywhere in the United States! Daniel is an experienced and accomplished speaker. He hosts everything from local wine dinners in Manhattan to industry conferences in San Francisco, Los Angeles, Chicago, and beyond. Daniel has written for wine magazines and a range of lifestyle publications.

You can reach Daniel at info@grapesthewineco.com