Why Shop With Nectar Of The Vine?
Welcome! We created Wine Slush to revolutionize the way people like you discover, buy and enjoy wine. Being wine lovers ourselves, we’re extremely proud to bring you the world’s largest selection, paired with expert guidance and unmatched convenience.
OUR HISTORY
Nectar of the Vine co-founder Dennis Hart first became involved in the food business back in 1992, when he created European Gourmet Almonds, selling maple sugar and gourmet roasted nuts with his three sons. After many years in the food industry, he and partner (now wife), Carol Nastasi started Nectar of the Vine in 2006, because of their entrepreneurial spirits, energy, and their tastes for fine foods. They wanted to provide a fun, new way for people to enjoy wine. Dennis and Carol are now retirement bound, and while they both still have ties to the day to day operations, they’ve decided to slow down a bit and pass the baton to Carol’s son, Anthony Nastasi.
Anthony graduated from The Ohio State University with a degree in Landscape Architecture, a passion of his ever since he was a young man. Following graduation, Anthony worked in the architecture field for nearly 10 years, first in Ohio, then Wisconsin and finally Michigan. While he remains very passionate about architecture, he made the career changing decision to return to Northeast Ohio with his wife and three children, to join the family business in 2015. While the architecture and food industries are vastly different, his experiences as a project manager prepared him for the task at hand. Anthony is beyond excited to build on all the hard work Dennis and Carol started years ago. He recently welcomed his brother Nicholas Nastasi to manage the warehouse functions, and relies heavily on his mother-in-law Connie for other office duties.
Our company is stationed in Burton, Ohio but our entire line of signature Wine Frappés and other gourmet products can be found at events across the country. We have built a wonderful client base at these events and look forward to returning year after year to introduce new flavors. We do not sell our mixes in retail and big box stores but only at events, online, and to smaller boutique shops in an effort to maintain uniqueness.
OUR PROCESS
The creation of a new flavor is an artful blend of innovation and dedication — and it all starts with inspiration from trending mixed cocktails. We reimagine these bold, exciting flavors to craft something truly exceptional when paired with wine.
Our process begins with an all-natural cane sugar base. From there, we introduce raw ingredients like dried fruit flavors. Depending on the profile we’re aiming for, a single mix can feature up to five different dried fruit components, each carefully measured and balanced. Once we’re confident in the ratio, we meticulously record the weights and amounts before blending the mix with wine.
But that’s only the start. We freeze the blend, transforming it into a refreshing wine slushy — and then the real fun begins. Our team holds lively tasting parties, gathering valuable feedback from a group of enthusiastic taste-testers. Every comment is collected, considered, and used to fine-tune the recipe. This trial-and-error phase may take multiple rounds, but achieving the perfect balance of flavors is always worth the effort.
When the recipe is perfected, we manufacture it in our licensed mixing facility. Our facility also maintains a comprehensive traceability and product recall system to ensure the highest standards of quality and safety.
After the mixing process is complete, our handcrafted blended mixes are individually hand-wrapped and labeled with care. From start to finish, our goal remains the same: to create extraordinary flavors that bring people together and make every sip unforgettable.
Meet Our Team
Owner and Operations Manager
Anthony Nastasi
Oversees the daily operations and product production. He enjoys his beautiful family and hosting gatherings with family and friends. He starts his days with a great workout!
Owner and Event Coordinator
Andria Nastasi
Andria is Anthony's wife, and Co-Owner. She works hard at finding new events and shows throughout the country for our reps. Her pride and joy are their three beautiful children. In her rare spare time, she enjoys refinishing furniture and spending time with family and friends.
Warehouse Manager
Nick Nastasi
Manages warehouse operations and monitors everything from product inventory to equipment making sure this bunch has everything they need! His Jack Russell Terrier Mayva is always by his side and she’s known as the office mascot.
Event Coordinator
Lisa Wilson
Always seeking great new events and keeping the entire crew on the straight and arrow! She is best known for her "Happy Chair Dance" that she does when we get into a new event.
Graphic Designer and Marketing Director
Karen Davidson
The marketing and website guru. She knows all things digital and uses her creative mind to promote our product online. When she is not designing, she enjoys painting, RV camping, and trying new wineries.
Warehouse Assistant
Connie Andrews
Manages our inventory and works alongside Nick with warehouse operations. This truly is a family business as she is also Andria's Mother, Anthony's Mother-in-Law. She enjoys spending time with all her grandchildren, as well as, decorating and painting in her spare time.
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