GRAPEJUICE GROUP
WINE IMPORTER

“We partner with fine wine producers to establish, elevate and expand their brand presence
in the United States."
— Danny Keefe, Founder and CEO
explore what we love
Premium distinguished European wines are relevant to the marketplace. Our producers and their families share authentic stories that give our buyers a sense of place they can share and satisfy the curiosity of today's wine consumer.

FOUNDER AND CEO

“Beer is made by man. Wine is made by God."
— Martin Luther
PARTNERS
In 2019 they became partners in Grapejuice Group and take an active role in in our rapid growth as a national importer. Additionally, they are deeply involved in sales, marketing, chain growth, and serve as advisors at Grapejuice Group.

EMILY MARTIN
DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS
Emily loves the journey of exploring wine varietals and the stories they tell, from around the world. She especially appreciates the history, language, culture and traditions of the people and countries where each wine is made, as well as the reinvention that each vintage brings. She feels lucky that she gets to combine passion and career as a part of the Grapejuice Group team!

VALENTINA ALONSO
OPERATIONS ASSOCIATE
Valentina is getting started in the business and is looking forward to gain experience in the field. As an Argentinian American, she loves the mix of cultures and is expanding her horizons by learning Italian. She also loves her pets and is a huge fan of the Colorado Avalanche ice hockey team. Lastly, Val is thrilled to be a part of the Grapejuice Group famiglia.
SCOTT ROUGHGARDEN
VP OF BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT, WESTERN US
Scott is a seasoned vet in business development. He is a founding partner of Honey Bubbles wine which has attained national distribution in a very short time. In addition to having many years in the wine business, Scott is a serial entrepreneur. Scotts experience included launching a multi-million dollar sales and marketing campaign for Davidoff and managing a staff of over 150 promotional representatives nationally. He has worked with major brands such as Red Bull, and Heineken, where he launched and implemented the Heineken Beats Campaign.

MATT SMITH
VP OF SALES | NATIONAL SALES DIRECTOR
