PØPULISTA is a creative wine club designed to celebrate lesser-known wines and grapes with vibrant stories. Each month, the club curates a selection of three bottles centered around a specific theme, such as a particular region or grape variety, to deepen members' understanding and appreciation of different wines. The selection process is intuitive, focusing on the emotional impact of the wines rather than technical winemaking aspects. PØPULISTA aims to provide an engaging experience that encourages members to sense if the wine truly resonates with them.
The business generates revenue by acquiring wines wholesale from regional distributors, particularly those that support independent Californian winemakers, and reselling them with a 40% markup. PØPULISTA maintains robust relationships with wine representatives who suggest wines aligning with monthly themes. These wines are shipped to the club's office for packaging and distribution to members.
The current owner is selling the business to pursue a winemaking opportunity in France and hopes to pass on the brand to someone with a passion for wine, storytelling, and design. This buyer would ideally have an interest in furthering their knowledge of wines, including artisan processes.
Assets included in the sale are brand assets, domain names, current inventory valued at $500, marketing materials, vendor contacts, website content, and e-commerce platform accounts. The business has an Instagram following of 300 and a mailing list of 45 subscribers. Post-sale support is also provided to ensure a smooth transition for the new owner.
Flippa’s platform is free for buyers. Here are our tips for first-time buyers:
Before making an offer
1. Look for verified sellers. Sellers should verify their email, phone, and government ID. When a seller has completed all verifications, we identify them with a checkmark like this:
2. Review financials. Financials are seller-provided inputs. Always ask for verified financials. Ask for a tax return or request access to their dashboard. if it’s an ecommerce store get a transaction report.
3. Review traffic. Sellers can grant you access to Google Analytics. Ask for read-only access to verify site traffic.
4. Schedule a call. Communication is key. The best way to find out more is to speak directly with the seller. For your protection, keep all communication within Flippa.
5. Make the offer on Flippa. We’re here to help. Flippa does not charge buyers and by making an offer on Flippa you’ll get access to our post-sales support team.
1. Agreements & Contracts.
Connect with a US-based lawyer or purchase asset-specific template legal documents via Flippa Legal.
2. Conduct Due Diligence.
You can conduct this yourself or use our trusted network of industry-leading due diligence partners. They can provide in-depth analysis, identify hidden risks, and independently assess the value of the business. Learn More