Wine Enthusiast Companies Expand, Move to Valhalla from Mount Kisco

Wine Enthusiast Companies recently relocated their corporate headquarters from Mount Kisco to Valhalla in an expansion funded through a $650,000 grant by New York's Regional Economic Development Council.

The growth pleased Senator Terrence Murphy, who noted that the company's expansion keeps it on the cutting edge of America's ever-growing enchantment with the wine industry.

"Your success is a perfect business model - an example of how to establish and run a business the right way," said Murphy on a recent visit. "You have kept your eye on the future, while continuing to satisfy the needs of today's enthusiasts by turning your love for wine into a lifestyle that is accessible to everyone. This opening will serve as an inspiration to other entrepreneurs in the Hudson Valley."

Founders Adam and Sybil Strum started Wine Enthusiast Companies in the attic of their home 35 years ago, turning their passion for fine wine into a thriving business that includes wine accessories, storage, information, education, events and Wine Enthusiast Magazine, the award-winning authority on the latest wine trends, reviews, food and travel.

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Wine Enthusiast Companies' physical expansion could also mean its workforce could almost double in the next five years, Murphy said.