VINEBOX (Usual Beverage Co.)

Wine by the glass, delivered

Y CombinatorWinter 2016InactiveConsumerFood and Beverage

What they do

Problem

People struggle to discover and enjoy quality wines without committing to full bottles or feeling overwhelmed by wine selection and information.

Solution

A subscription service delivers curated, single-serving wine samples with tasting notes and purchase options for favorites.

Who it's for

Wine drinkers—especially consumers who want to explore and learn about wine at home without buying full bottles.

Founders

Matthew Dukes

Founder

Founder/CEO @Usual (former) @VINEBOX (acquired) • MBA @INSEAD, JD @Columbia Law • Strategy @Cox Media Group, Corporate Law @Latham & Watkins YC Badge: 0xc5b73fbe30e84c0953c6b81c5a28d9998dcd6680

Company timeline

YC batchWinter 2016
StatusInactive
Team size11 people
LocationNew York City, NY, USA; San Francisco, CA, USA

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