Founded in 1971, Vineyard Brands is a wine importer. It represents over 60 growers of estate-bottled wines in Burgundy, Chablis, the Rhone, Loire Valley, Alsace and southern France, as well as some of the best wines from Argentina, Spain, Portugal, Chile, New Zealand, Australia, South Africa, Germany and Italy. Vineyard Brands wines are available at fine wine shops and preferred retailers and restaurants throughout the United States. It employs over 56 people throughout the United States. Food & Wine American Wine Awards named it as the Importer of the Year 2009.