Discover The Perfect Pour With Wander + Ivy

Dana Spaulding, Founder + CEO of WANDER + IVY, shares her insights on redefining celebration, clean living and creating a wine brand that’s changing the industry one sip at a time.

There are women who follow tradition. And there are women who rewrite it. Dana Spaulding is one of the latter.

A former finance executive turned founder of Wander + Ivy, the single-serve, premium wine company making waves across the wine industry as she elevates every pour.

Her journey started like many of ours do – with a long day, a quiet moment and a craving to celebrate life’s small wins. But as she stood in her kitchen pouring a glass of wine, the moment quickly turned. Her husband, sipping his whiskey, asked what would become a pivotal question: “Are you really going to waste another bottle of wine?”

I wanted one great glass of wine without the guilt of wasting the rest…

“I was so annoyed,” Dana recalls, laughing. “But he was right. We’d open a bottle, have a glass or two, and the rest would go to waste.” That spark of frustration became the seed of a solution. Dana went searching for quality single-serve wine, only to find a market flooded with low-grade options in uninspired packaging. No organic grapes. No transparency. No celebration of the ritual.

So she created what she couldn’t find – a line of organic, beautifully packaged single-serve wines that look like perfume bottles and taste like luxury. Wander + Ivy was born.

Designed to Delight

Wander + Ivy is not just wine in a pretty bottle (although the bottle is very pretty). “The goal was always to make it feel special,” Dana says. “So many wines come in cans or boxes. I wanted something that felt like a gift – even if it’s just for yourself.”

From the outset, Dana committed to more than just aesthetic elegance. She set out to do what few in the wine world were doing: create clean, organic, no-added-sugar wines in single-serve pours with zero compromise on taste.

A Better Glass of Wine

Wander + Ivy is sourced from hand-picked, family-owned vineyards in California, France and Spain. Each varietal is selected for both taste and terroir, from California Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon to a smooth Spanish Red Blend and a crisp French Rosé.

But what truly sets the brand apart is its commitment to health-conscious sipping. With no added sugar, fewer than four ingredients per bottle and low sulfites, Dana is leading a quiet revolution in the wine industry.

“I was shocked to learn there’s no requirement to list wine ingredients,” she shares. “We’re so mindful of what we eat, but most of us have no idea what’s in our wine. Wander + Ivy is about changing that.”

A New Way to Celebrate

At the heart of Wander + Ivy is a gentle but powerful philosophy: life is worth celebrating – not just the milestones, but the everyday moments that shape who we are and bring us joy.

For Dana, that belief began with a single, unassuming evening at home. “It wasn’t a birthday, an anniversary, or even a promotion,” she recalls. “It was just a little win… something that felt good and deserved a glass of wine.”

But that moment planted a seed. Why wait for an occasion to toast to what already is? Why not celebrate the quiet triumphs and the simplicity of being in the moment?

That same spirit is reaching more homes than ever with Wander + Ivy now rolling out nationally in Whole Foods and their beautiful Gift Boxes making it even easier to savor, celebrate and share a better glass of wine.

“You don’t need a milestone to pour a glass,” Dana reflects. “It can be the bedtime silence after a chaotic day with the kids. Or just the feeling that you showed up for yourself today. Those are the moments that deserve a toast.”

As a mother of two, Dana understands how quickly life moves. “I’ve learned to slow down,” she says. “Whether it’s watching my daughter ride her bike for the first time or opening a new state for distribution – I want to be present for it all.”

That spirit of mindfulness is woven into every element of the Wander + Ivy experience. From the intentional portion size that encourages moderation, to the elegant packaging that invites savoring, everything about this brand whispers:

Pause. Be here. Enjoy this moment.

The Gift of Presence, Shared Gracefully

Celebration is something to be shared. With beautifully boxed wine sets and a seamless gifting platform, Wander + Ivy makes it easy to say; “I’m thinking of you”, “You’ve got this”, “Let’ s raise a glass” – even from afar.

Whether you’re sending congratulations for a new home, lifting a friend’s spirits, or simply sharing your favorite varietal “just because,” the joy lies not just in the wine – but in the thought behind it.

“Gifting wine is such a timeless gesture,” Dana says. “But when it’s done in a way that’s also intentional, beautifully designed and deeply personal – it means even more.”

The brand’s flexible subscription model allows you to choose the frequency, quantity, and varietals, making it ideal for gifting on your terms – or – curating your own little ritual of joy. Many customers now create “celebration collections” at home, keeping a few bottles on hand to mark small victories or welcome spontaneous guests with a stylish pour.

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