Yes, We Canned.
Hi there,
We’re the ladies of Maker, here to serve up award-winning wine for discerning palates and the good of human kind.
Alcohol laws dating back to prohibition make it difficult for small wineries to get their wines to people like you — we’re here to change that. Now you can enjoy award-winning wine from small producers — shipped directly to you in svelte, sexy, single-serving cans.
We started Maker to offer premium wine sans the snobbery. To highlight interesting varietals crafted by award-winning small producers. To tell the story of the producer that hand crafted your wine. And to package up “wine for one” in earth-conscious cans. Because we believe high-end wine isn’t just for the wealthy, distribution shouldn’t just be for the big guys, and great stories—like great wines—are meant to be shared.
High-end wine slipped into something more comfortable.
Here’s more about what drives our wine.
Premium, bottle-quality
These are high quality wines found in the bottles of the best small producers. Maker wines are vintage, varietal, and often vineyard specific: terroir-driven wines that the winemaker is proud to put their name on.
Diverse makers
We partner with diverse, small-batch makers to elevate their underrepresented voices and premium wines.
Zero Sugar, Low Carb
We prioritize wine producers that use organic and sustainable farming practices. Our wines are fermented to dry, with no residual sugar and under five carbs per serving.
Unique varietals and regions
We love finding lesser-known regions and grapes that geeky wine people adore, but that your average rosé sipper may not know.
Loved by us, vetted by experts
We receive hundreds of samples for Maker. Our wines have to pass our Can Club panel and industry expert panel to make it into a Maker can.
Serious Can Appeal
Our cans are better for the wine, better for the world, and better for you.
Better for the wine
No light exposure, no oxidation, and no corked wines. These cans made specifically for wine don’t impact the taste.
Better for the world
100% recyclable, cork-free cans have a smaller carbon footprint than bottles and need less protective packaging to ship.
Better for you
We took the perfect pour and canned it. A single-serving, park-ready, picnic-ready beverage you can enjoy anytime.
Meet the Dream Team
Introducing the crew makin’ it happen at Maker.
Kendra Kawala
Co-founder, The People
Kendra is the people person - from finding the very best winemakers in the world to selecting the best partners to carry Maker IRL. She’s a relentless, wine energizer bunny who somehow does it all. Before Maker, Kendra fought for the underdogs of a different field through her work in healthcare. A Chicago native, Kendra recently put roots in Marin County, where she enjoys spending time in the great outdoors (cans in tow).
Favorite Maker wine:
Zoe Victor
Co-founder, The Wine
Zoe works with our winemakers to get these glorious wines into cans and dreams up where they’re going next - from nailing fulfillment to planning our expansion. Is it something crazy complicated that no one else can figure out? Yeah, Zoe’s got this. She spent her career in Biz Ops within the healthcare industry - she's always wanted to have a positive impact. Now she CAN by supporting small producers.
Favorite Maker wine:
Sarah Hoffman
Co-founder, The Words
Sarah is the storyteller, the dreamer, the ideas gal that brings these wines and stories to life online. You’ll find her writing snarky headlines or thinking of ways to make our Can Clubbers smile. If you text the Wine Line, chances are it’s Sarah on the other end. She’s always been a little obsessed with supporting small producers - from leading Food and Bev marketing at Eventbrite to hosting underground supper club dinners in San Francisco.
Favorite Maker wine:
Emily Gokita
Marketing
Emily leads organic marketing at Maker – that's the emails, texts, social, and the website content you see. She wordsmiths our winemakers' stories and tells you about what makes their wines extra special. In her free time, stays busing running (she qualified for the Boston Marathon a few times...nbd), skiing, and exploring the Pacific Northwest with her baby girl, hubby and puppy, Momo.
Favorite Maker wine:
Casey Toggweiler
Regional Sales Manager
A Florida native, Casey now lives in sunny San Diego where she loves cooking for friends and hunting for her next favorite wine varietal. After a career in finance and working for a luxury wine portfolio, Casey made her way to Maker where she manages our wholesale strategy and relationships with some of our largest accounts. Also impressive, she's also WSET II.
Favorite Maker wine:
Leisha Lamp
Sales Operations
Leisha is a southern California native and loves being in, on, or around the ocean. She provides sales operations support for the Maker team and is passionate about sharing the Maker wines and story wherever she goes. Leisha lives in Carlsbad and you can count on her to join you for anything active or outdoors. She also loves yoga and spending time with her husband and their rescue dog.
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