We responsibly distribute more than 1,000 varieties of beer and 8,000 varieties of wine

What Distributors Do

Much of what we do involves the behind-the-scenes logistics of getting product from producers to retail stores, restaurants and taverns. Maine beer and wine distributors buy product directly from licensed producers and importers. We then stock the beer and wine in a climate-controlled warehouse facility, preserving quality and ensuring there is ample supply to meet local retailers’ needs quickly.

Maine distributors use sophisticated data warehouse systems to help retailers track and order products. When an order is placed through our sales teams, products are accurately selected and carefully loaded onto a truck. Our drivers then transport the product to its destination, unload it, and help display it. The product is then served or sold to adult consumers like you.

Though distribution is our primary purpose, our story encompasses much more than just wholesaling and distributing beer and wine.

Deliver Quality and Choice

Members of the Maine Beer & Wine Distributors Association provide quality and choice to hundreds of highly respected and nationally recognized restaurants, bars, taverns and stores throughout the state. Local residents and tourists are able to enjoy a wide range of beverages in Maine because of the local distributors large warehouses and distribution service throughout the state.

Steve DiMillo, manager of DiMillo’s Floating Restaurant in Portland, explains the importance of the variety and choice the local distributors can provide and how it benefits his business and his customers.

Sales and Delivery Services

Each beer and wine distributor in Maine features an experienced sales team of men and women that assist retail locations with the products they need in a timely and efficient manner. DiMillo’s Floating Restaurant in Portland is just one of the hundreds of Maine restaurants that benefit from the distributors’ experienced sales and delivery professionals.

Wine pairings

Local distributors support Maine restaurants by providing a knowledgeable and experienced staff to share current product information and new offerings helping assemble the best wine pairings for each type of dish. Below, Steve DiMillo, manager of DiMillo’s Floating Restaurant, speaks about the value of having a local distributor provide advice on the latest wines and what type of wine should be paired with meat, seafood and other Maine offerings.

Staff Training

As part of the Maine beer and wine distributors services, they provide local restaurant and bar employees with valuable information, resources and staff training.

Frank Lyons provides server training

Frank Lyons, former Maine State Liquor Control Officer provides server training using Nappi Distributor’s conference room in Gorham, Maine