From Spreadsheets to Syrah: The Story Behind Weekend Wine 🍷

There’s a moment in every wine lover’s journey when the switch flips—when wine stops being just a drink and becomes something more. For me, that moment happened in California’s Russian River Valley during an afternoon tasting that changed everything.

I sat down to taste ten Pinot Noirs from the same producer and vintage. I expected them to be nearly identical. Instead, each one was wildly different—some bursting with bright red fruit, others deep and earthy. The winemaker explained how vineyard location, clone type, and microclimate shaped each bottle. That day, I realized wine wasn’t just about what’s in the glass—it was a story, a science, and an art.

That moment led me here—founding Weekend Wine, where I curate rare, iconic bottles for collectors and passionate wine lovers who believe that great wine is meant to be enjoyed, not just admired from a temperature-controlled trophy case.

How Weekend Wine Came to Life

The Plan That Evolved

Like many in the industry, I initially imagined a small boutique wine shop. I enrolled in business courses at the Napa Valley Wine Academy, but the deeper I went, the more I realized how vast and dynamic the wine world truly is.

Getting My Hands Dirty

To truly understand wine, I left the office behind and went straight to the source—working a harvest at Lynmar Estate in Sonoma. Cleaning tanks, sorting grapes, and doing daily punchdowns gave me an appreciation for the craftsmanship behind every bottle. It wasn’t glamorous—there’s nothing like being elbow-deep in grape skins at 6 AM—but it was invaluable.

Small Steps, Big Breaks

Wine is an industry built on relationships and reputation. A chance conversation led to my first big break—building a website for a wine startup. That small project turned into sales, sourcing for high-end clients, and mastering the game of wine acquisition, fulfillment, and logistics.

Taking the Leap

Armed with experience, a growing network, and a relentless passion for fine wine, I launched Weekend Wine—a curated destination for serious collectors looking for rare, impeccably sourced bottles with unmatched provenance.

What Weekend Wine Stands For

At Weekend Wine, I believe:

🍷 Great wine is meant to be enjoyed, not just collected. Some bottles are rare, but that doesn’t mean they should be permanently exiled to a storage locker. I source wines that are not only collectible but also ready to drink.

🛡️ Provenance is everything. Every bottle is carefully vetted, inspected, and sourced to ensure authenticity, storage quality, and peak condition. No surprises—just exceptional wine, exactly as it should be.

🤝 Personalized service matters. High-end wine buying isn’t just about transactions—it’s about trust, expertise, and finding exactly what makes your palate light up. And let’s be honest—half the fun of great wine is sharing stories and laughing over a glass (or three).

The Journey Continues

What started with a single tasting in Russian River has become a business built on passion, precision, and an obsession for extraordinary wine. Weekend Wine is more than just a place to find rare bottles—it’s a bridge between collectors, enthusiasts, and the world’s finest wines.

Here’s to bold moves, great wine, and the stories that make it all worthwhile. 🥂

- David Bachus