The dVine story

dVine is a Nantes-based company that was created by three friends with an engineer background and a shared passion for wine. The idea emerged during an oenological excursion… How could they enjoy a glass of wine whenever they wanted, in the same conditions as when it is served by a sommelier in a good restaurant? The trio eventually came up with the idea and the creation of dVine. The purpose was to showcase the work of each partner winegrower by ensuring every glass of their wine is enjoyed in perfect tasting conditions.

2012

First meeting

Creation of the first dVine prototype and meeting with an oenologist, Béatrice Dominé.

2013

A system driven by R&D

Development in partnership with the Ecole Centrale de Nantes, ABMI Engineering, and Naonext, an electronic design office.

2014

The adventure continues

dVine pre-standardisation process and building of the wine selection.

2015

First sales

First dVine deliveries to individual customers.

2016

Launch among the hospitality trade

Product launch among businesses.

2017

More than just dVine…

Development of dVine Connect for professional users.

2018

Increasing staff & product range

300 establishments and 50 wines listed. Launch of dVine Connect.

2019

Sights set on international markets

Belgium, Great Britain and Singapore targeted.

2020

Launch of our own flacons

Commercialisation of our new flacons in partnership with TBE.

2021

Launch of the PRO

A new device designed by and for the on-trade.

Awards

Innovation Awards Equip'Hotel 2020

dVine Connect has been awarded Best Innovation in the Restauration category at the Equip’Hotel Innovation Awards.

EY 2018

Entrepreneur of the Year Award. Innovating Strategy Award 2018.

CES Las Vegas 2016

The Consumer Electronics Show, or CES, is the biggest trade fair devoted to technological innovation in electronic household appliances. dVine won 2 prizes:  - Ubergizmo Best of CES 2016  - Techco Startup of the year .

Concours Lépine 2016

The Concours Lépine is a French invention competition. Concours Lépine Europe gold medal. INPI Award and Special Chairman of the Jury Award.