There’s something magical that happens when people come together at a table, sharing stories and laughter over a glass of wine. We take pride in our thoughtfully designed, hand-crafted bags that carry wine bottles, each telling a unique story, safely and comfortably in style.
- We believe in functional, thoughtful, user-centric design
- We prioritize sustainable practices
- We have a passion for facilitating meaningful connections, often over wine
Who are we?
A hospitality collective. Our team is comprised of industry experts from wine and hospitality. We are dedicated to overcoming the challenges that come with moving wine. No detail is too small to be thought through in the design of our products at PANIER.
We have a passion for wine and an awe of its connective and inspirational abilities. There’s nothing we love more than coming together to enjoy a bottle (or bottles), sharing stories, and exchanging experiences. We firmly believe in the transformative power of these experiences and the connections they foster.
When it comes to transporting your precious bottles, we hope you choose PANIER. Our bags blend elegance, functionality, and safety, ensuring that your wine arrives at its destination intact and in style.
Founder
NIC BRADLEY
A veteran of the wine and hospitality industry for 20yrs, Nic has held senior leadership roles in dining rooms across the country, including Per Se, The Modern, and The Standard Hotel. Nic has spent the last 10yrs in wine import and distribution, running the tri-state area for Wilson Daniels, one of the country's premier importer/distributor for the last 40 years. He used sub-par bags his entire career, and when he lost multiple priceless bottles before a seminar due to the poor construction of his then carrier, he knew it was time for a better wine carrying vessel. The idea for PANIER was born.
Advisor
ANDRE MACK
Former Head Sommelier at Per Se / Thomas Keller restaurants; Founder Maison Noir Wines
Advisor
BELINDA CHANG
James Beard Award Winner - Outstanding Wine Service; Former Wine DIrector, The Modern, Culinary Concepts by Jean-Georges; Founder Studio 8h Productions
Advisor
CHAD MELLEN
Former CMO Tumi; CEO A.T. Cross; Head of Men's Product management at Coach; Founder Knack Bags
Advisor
ALEX SCHRECENGOST
2021 Wine Enthusiast 40 under 40 Tastemaker; 2022 Tory Burch Fellow; Inc. Female Founder 2023 and WSET JancisRobinson.com Outstanding Alumni winner
Co-Founder
DHRUV SINGH
3x Founder; Managing Partner DEWS Holdings; former McKinsey NYC; Co-founder PANIER
Our History
Our roots are in New York City – we all began our careers here and feel forever connected to the magnetic energy of the city. We design all of our bags in New York, and partner with a fourth-generation, family-owned manufacturer based in Florida and the Dominican Republic. The Korchmar family has been producing top grain leather goods for the world's leading luxury brands since 1917.
Our commitment to exquisite design ensures that our wine bags make a statement wherever they go. Every detail is carefully considered from the high-quality sustainable material we use to the elegant finishes that adorn each and every bag. We believe that your wine bags should be reflective of your discerning taste with function that ensures your exceptional wine bottles are safe.
We dream of PANIER becoming the standard-setting carrier brand in wine.