Archer Roose Wines
Founded 2014 · 29 employees on LinkedIn · 5 known investors
Archer Roose produces canned wines made from sustainably grown grapes, with no added sugar, gluten-free and vegan options. The brand sells award-winning wines to consumers and distributes through retail stores and restaurants.
Also known as Archer Roose
Investors · 5
Company profile
researched Aug 2026Archer Roose Wines produces canned wine sourced from winemaking regions around the world and sold in single-serve, portable formats described as "wine by the glass." The range includes Bubbly and Bubbly Rosé from Veneto, Italy; Rosé from Pays d'Oc, France; Pinot Grigio from Sicily, Italy; Sauvignon Blanc from Chile's Casablanca Valley; Chardonnay from Côtes de Gascogne, France; Pinot Noir from Victoria, Australia; and Malbec from Mendoza, Argentina. The wines are marketed as made with sustainably grown grapes, with no added sugar, and as vegan and gluten-free, packaged in 100% recyclable materials.
The company is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts and is classified in food and beverage manufacturing, with roughly 32 employees. It describes itself as one of the fastest-growing wine brands in the United States and positions its wines as low-intervention in style. Its online catalogue spans 28 items, including individual cans, four-packs, curated gift bundles such as "Girls' Night In" and "Host With The Most," gift cards, and branded apparel and totes.
Founding story
Archer Roose Wines was founded in 2014 by Marian Leitner-Waldman, who started the brand out of a desire for a single good glass of wine without opening a full bottle. She works directly with local winemakers in established wine-growing regions, with an emphasis on transparency and quality. In 2021, actress, producer, writer and director Elizabeth Banks joined the company as co-owner and Chief Creative Officer.
Business model
Direct-to-consumer sales of canned wine through the company's own online store, supplemented by a subscription "Wine Club" offering a 10% discount with flexible delivery and no commitment, and by distribution through retail stores and restaurants located via a store-locator map.
Product sales of canned wine in single cans, four-packs and mix-and-match variety packs (3, 6 or 12 four-packs, i.e. 12, 24 or 48 cans) starting at $64, plus gift cards, gift bundles and branded merchandise; recurring revenue comes from the discounted Wine Club subscription. Complimentary shipping is offered on orders over $120.
Traction
The company reports approximately 32 employees and characterizes itself as one of the fastest-growing wine brands in the U.S. Its online catalogue lists 28 products, all shown in stock, and it maintains retail and restaurant distribution searchable through a location map.
Latest developments
Externally recorded investor activity places the most recent funding in February 2022. The site currently promotes an unoaked Chardonnay, personalized variety packs and the Wine Club subscription.
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Market position
Positions itself as a luxury canned-wine brand and describes itself as one of the fastest-growing wine brands in the U.S., competing in the premium single-serve and better-for-you wine segment.
Globally sourced wines made in partnership with local winemakers in recognized regions, low-intervention production with no added sugar or animal by-products, vegan and gluten-free formulations, sustainably grown grapes, 100% recyclable packaging, and a women-led ownership structure that includes Elizabeth Banks as co-owner and Chief Creative Officer.
Go-to-market
Sales run through the company's e-commerce site with subscription and variety-pack offerings, alongside retail and restaurant availability surfaced through a find-us map. Brand building leans on the co-ownership and creative leadership of Elizabeth Banks, an "As Seen In" press presence, and Instagram community engagement.
Adult (21+) consumers seeking single-serve, portable wine, including those looking for vegan, gluten-free and no-added-sugar options; also on-premise and off-premise accounts such as restaurants and retail stores that stock the cans.
Geography
Headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, United States, selling to U.S. consumers online and through retail and restaurant accounts. Wines are sourced from Italy (Veneto, Sicily), France (Pays d'Oc, Côtes de Gascogne), Chile (Casablanca Valley), Australia (Victoria) and Argentina (Mendoza).
History
The company was founded in 2014 and is based in Boston. Investor activity recorded externally spans 2018 to 2022, with the most recent investment logged in February 2022. Elizabeth Banks joined as co-owner and Chief Creative Officer in 2021.
Compiled by commissioned research from 8 cited public sources — announcements, filings, and press listed under research sources below.
Key figures
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Timeline · 1
launches, deals, and filingsActress, producer, writer and director Elizabeth Banks joined the brand in 2021 as co-owner and Chief Creative Officer.
Dated company events from announcements, filings, and press; legal rows summarize public dockets and regulator releases.
In the news
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primary sources listed
- Archer Roose Winesarcherroose.com · web
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Archer Roose Wines do?
- Archer Roose Wines is a Boston-based, women-led brand selling globally sourced canned wine by the glass.
- Who are Archer Roose Wines's investors?
- Archer Roose Wines's investors include Boston Harbor Angels, Eastward Capital Partners, Evolution VC Partners, Goat Rodeo Capital, SoGal Ventures.