About SmashingbottlesSmashingbottles is Queensland's specialist wine wholesaler. In an industry dominated by multi-nationals and a starchy corporate culture, Smashingbottles is committed to a catalogue of modern classic wines and emerging brands coupled with a genuine fresh approach. Kris Stapleton and Paul Morgan are the owners of the business with over twenty-five years collective experience in the wine industry. Phil Rigden has joined the sales team in April 2009 after a long stint with Fine Wine Partners, formerly Tucker Seabrook. Phil has a fabulous reputation in the Queensland trade and brings a lot of experience to the table. Lindsay Baker joins the Smashingbottles team in September 2011, after a stint at Negociants Australia. Lindsay will cover the Northern Rivers NSW and the Gold Coast with the departure of Ben McNair to Stokehouse Brisbane as sommelier in October. Nan Leutenegger is the Commercial Manager with a wealth of business experience. The team at Smashingbottles has a broad range of industry experience, a thorough grounding in the wine business, and a unique perspective on the contemporary market. Queensland is Australia's largest growth wine market. Smashingbottles is committed to the Queensland market and believe we are in a strong position to take advantage of any opportunities, given our relationships with Restaurateurs, Independent Liquor Groups and the Majors. |