About NexTerra Wine Co. | Our Story Since 2005

2005

Est.

Who We Are

More Than a Winery

NexTerra Wine Co. is one of the largest private label wineries outside California, headquartered in Downers Grove, Illinois. We're not just a wine producer — we're a full-service winemaking partner built to help retailers, restaurants, and brand founders launch standout wine programs.

Founded in 2005 with a singular philosophy — Crafted to be Different — NexTerra has grown into a 185,000 square foot production powerhouse with the capacity to produce over 2 million cases annually. We bring world-class winemaking expertise directly to your brand.

Quality First

Exceptional wine at every price tier

Global Reach

Sourcing from 10+ world-class wine regions

Speed to Market

Concept to shelf in as little as 120 days

20 Years of Growth

Our Journey

Two decades of pushing boundaries, expanding globally, and building the industry's most trusted private label winery.

2005

Founded in Illinois

NexTerra Wine Co. is established near Chicago with a vision to democratize private label winemaking for retailers and brands across North America.

2008

First Major Retail Partner

Secured our first national retail partnership, proving the private label model could deliver consistent quality at scale. The foundation of our operational playbook was built here.

2012

Global Sourcing Expansion

Launched our international sourcing program, establishing direct relationships with growers in France, Italy, Spain, and South America — attending VinItaly and ProWein for the first time.

2015

185,000 sq ft Facility

Expanded to our current Downers Grove production complex — a state-of-the-art 185,000 square foot facility with 630,000 gallon capacity and full sparkling wine capabilities.

2019

Sparkling Portfolio Launch

Added Champagne, Prosecco, Cava, and Crémant to our portfolio, becoming one of the only Midwest facilities capable of full-service sparkling wine production and private label.

2022

2 Million Cases Milestone

Crossed the 2 million case annual production milestone, cementing NexTerra's place among the top private label wineries in North America. Launched 125+ active SKUs.

2025

Wine Paris 2026 Debut

Attended Wine Paris 2026 — expanding European sourcing partnerships and debuting exclusive French cuvées. Continued investment in sustainable viticulture partnerships across all sourcing regions.

2026

Celebrating 20+ Years

Over two decades in, NexTerra continues to set the standard for private label excellence — with new brand launches, new sourcing partnerships, and the same relentless commitment to quality that started it all.

Our Facility

World-Class Production

Our 185,000 square foot production facility near Chicago is one of the most advanced private label wine operations in North America. Every square foot is engineered for precision, scale, and speed — without sacrificing an ounce of quality.

Total Facility

185,000 sq ft

Tank Capacity

630,000 gallons

Annual Output

2.5M+ cases

Bottling Lines

Still + Sparkling

Lab Testing

On-site QC Laboratory

Location

Downers Grove, IL

What Drives Us

Our Core Values

Uncompromising Quality

Every bottle that leaves our facility meets rigorous sensory and chemical standards. We don't cut corners — ever. Quality is the foundation every partnership is built on.

Partnership Mindset

We treat every client relationship as a long-term partnership, not a transaction. Your success is our success — we're invested in the growth of your brand from day one.

Global Perspective

Wine is a global language. We travel the world's great wine regions — France, Italy, Chile, Argentina, Spain, Australia — to bring the best terroir expressions to our partners.

Speed & Agility

Markets move fast. We've engineered our entire process — from quick-launch wines to custom blends — so your brand can be on shelf in as little as 120 days from concept.

Terroir Integrity

We believe great wine begins in the vineyard. Our sourcing philosophy prioritizes authentic regional expression — the soul of each wine should tell the story of where it was grown.

Operational Excellence

99.99% order accuracy. On-time delivery. Full supply chain transparency. We hold ourselves to manufacturing standards that match the quality of wine we produce.

Global Sourcing

Wine Travels the World

Our winemaking team travels the world's premiere wine regions annually — attending VinItaly, ProWein, Wine Paris, and PLMA trade shows — to build lasting relationships with top-tier growers and cooperatives.

This global network gives our partners access to extraordinary wines from every major appellation: from the chalky soils of Champagne to the volcanic terroirs of Sicily, the Andean foothills of Chile to the sun-drenched valleys of Australia.

🇫🇷 Burgundy & Bordeaux, France

🇫🇷 Champagne, France

🇮🇹 Tuscany & Sicily, Italy

🇮🇹 Veneto (Prosecco), Italy

🇪🇸 Rioja & Cava, Spain

🇵🇹 Vinho Verde, Portugal

🇨🇱 Central Valley, Chile

🇦🇷 Mendoza, Argentina

🇦🇺 Barossa & McLaren Vale, Australia

🇺🇸 California, USA

Crafted Since 2005

More Than a Winery