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January 31, 2025
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Date
May 19, 2025
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June 10, 2025
ORLANDO, Fl. December 2017 Laura Fletcher and Christie McLeod announced the launch of The Inquisitor Wine Company. A wine import and distribution company dedicated to handpicked and pressed wines, sourced from sustainable, family-run South African vineyards, each harvested, pressed, blended, nurtured and bottled. Focusing on customer service and great wines at an approachable price point, the ladies behind The Inquisitor Wine Company are looking at the wine industry from a refreshing viewpoint.
“At the centre of our hearts, our value honesty, loyalty, and passion. Raised by their parents and grandparents before us, an insatiable appetite for knowledge and improvement is instilled within us,” says Laura Fletcher. The Inquisitor is founded on these principles along with a love of exciting and fantastic wines. McLeod explains that “Their dedication to truth and authenticity is emulated in their relentless pursuit to provide you with handpicked and pressed wines, sourced from sustainable, family-run South African vineyards, each harvested, pressed, blended, nurtured and bottled.”
The Inquisitor Wine Company hit the ground running in late 2017 within the Central Florida market. A wine import and distribution company, The Inquisitor is female operated and distributes within the state of Florida. Focused on handpicked and pressed wines, sourced from sustainable, family-run South African vineyards, The Inquisitor Wine Company currently has six varietals. www.theinquisitorwine.com
The Inquisitor Wine Company is a female operated wine import and Distribution Company, distributing their own Private label within the state of Florida and operating out of Orlando, FL. Their dedication to truth and authenticity is emulated in their pursuit to provide the community with handpicked pressed wines, sourced from sustainable, family-run South African vineyards. The name and logo (a migratory songbird) stem from owners, Laura, and Christie, inquisitive, exploring natures. South African wines are underrepresented, particularly in the U.S., allowing The Inquisitor to highlight a few of the region’s specialties. The Inquisitor Wine Company currently has six varietals. www.theinquisitorwine.com
They have six different varietals, all from South Africa. Christian Kuun, (our wine maker) creates all of his blends selecting the best varietals from different vineyards in Western Cape and Stellenbosch, South Africa. Born and raised in South Africa, Christian has been creating blends for over 15 years.
Their six varietals include: Chenin Blanc, Sauvignon Blanc, Methode Cap Classique Pinot Noir Sparkling Wine, Merlot, and Cellar Reserve (60% blend of Cabernet Sauvignon / 40% Cabernet Franc) and Cabernet Franc.
See further explanation of wine descriptions here: https://www.theinquisitorwine.com/wine
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