About Smashing Bottles
Smashingbottles 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.
Jak Nashjoined the company in mid-2007 and hit the ground running with strong relationships in Brisbane retail and on-premise. Jak has now extended his reach to the Northern beaches and Noosa, and after much perseverance has created a strong following in these regions.
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 alot of experience to the table.
Alf Gandfors 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.