Red Brands

11/14/2024

Deck the halls and fill your mugs! This isn’t just any hot chocolate—it’s Red’s Hot Chocolate, wine-kissed and holiday-approved. ☕️🍷

Recipe:

One cup of whole milk + your favorite hot chocolate brand - we used 🍫☕️
A good “glug” of red’s red blend ( 2 oz )
Heat both together on the stove until hot cocoa infuses well
Pour into your favorite mug and top with whipped cream + marshmallows

10/11/2024

Reflecting back on the past EIGHT years, it's incredible to see how far we've come since 2016. Starting with sharing wine samples at various locations like grocery stores, charity events, and wine festivals, each sample contributed to our , slowly but steadily.

After hundreds, if not thousands, of product demos, miles traveled, and countless conversations, we've emerged as one of the top wine producers in the midwest in terms of wine gallons. It feels like just yesterday that I was hitting the road to convince store managers to give me a chance!

Despite the long journey ahead, the overwhelming love our brands receive continues to drive me to pour all my passion into Luva Bella Winery

Throwing it back to one of my first product demos 🍷

08/12/2024

Starting the week with a productive in-person meeting after welcoming my son 5 weeks ago!

Today, I visited Sylvania, Ohio to pitch The Brew Kettle Brewery & Pubs to Stop & Go - thrilled that the meeting was a success!

Grateful to Neal for his time and support in granting us distribution across all stores.

, get ready - White Rajah 19.2s and our seasonal Oktoberfest will be on shelves soon! 🍻

Next, I’ll be popping into stores locally to see how Luva Bella Winery products are being merchandised and to say hello to our retail partners.

Besides being a new mom - nothing is more gratifying than being a woman in beer and wine!! 🍷🍻

Cheers!

04/03/2024

After a much-needed break, I'm back!

Over the last many months, I've been busy with my new role as part owner and CRO of The Brew Kettle Brewery & Pubs and my continued work as the CEO of Luva Bella Winery. It's been an exciting new challenge, and I've been grateful for the support from my network and team.

In addition to work, I've been busy with some other highlights: donating over 15 inches of my hair to Wigs For Kids, joining the board of Clothed In Strength (a nonprofit that provides mentorship and financial assistance to mothers in need), and completing the first and second trimesters of my pregnancy! I'm excited to continue to share my experiences in wine, beer, and career as a first-time mom.

Over the last two days, I’ve been in Bentonville, Arkansas, meeting with beer and wine teams. It's my last week cleared to travel by plane, and I'm grateful for the opportunity to see friends and colleagues while working on exciting projects.

Cheers! 😀

11/02/2023

I’m out in Lexington, Kentucky doing what I love most - seeing my customers!

Thank you to Jonathan Combs of Liquor Barn Hamburg for supporting LB wines with this amazing display.

He also has Red’s Red and Red’s sweet rosé featured at the sampling bar so you can have a glass of wine while shopping🍷

Cheers!

08/14/2023

Did you know you can find my wines in ?

It has been so exciting to see Passion & Purple Rain Wines in stores in the Huntsville area!

If you’re not familar, Passion Wines are sweet, crisp and full of fresh fruit flavor. We have a Peach, Blackberry & Tropical Rosé! Great served chilled to beat the heat ☀️

Purple rain is sweet crisp & refreshing and has that classic grape flavor we all know and love 🍇

Cheers!

- Marisa 👩🏻‍🦰

08/03/2023

I’m seeing a triple threat here at Walmart Charlotte - E Independence Blvd!

Not only do they have both my Red’s red blend & sweet rosé, they have our Purple Rain, too!

Red's red blend is smooth, fruit forward with notes of strawberries, cherries and dark fruit with a hint of light spice.

Red's Sweet rose is sweet, fruit forward with peaches, strawberries and melon - perfect chilled on a hot summer day!

As a winemaker, I enjoy making time to visit stores, especially in NC - I look forward to seeing my retail partners and customers and saying hello 👩🏻‍🦰👋🏻

Where should I head to next?!

Join red-headed winemaker, Marisa, on her journey through to food and beverage world!

08/02/2023

I’m here in Georgia visiting our retail partners that have Luva Bella Winery’s wines available.

I’m loving this display of our sweet Passion wines! Thank you to Target leadership in GA for supporting us and having our wines in stock.

Have you tried my Passion wines yet? They’re the ultimate party starter, Netflix sippin’, evening glass or ~ or two ~ wines that are enjoyed best chilled!

I’d say the Blackberry is my favorite - but I enjoy the Peach & Tropical rosé especially with this hot weather we are having ☀️

Cheers! - M 👩🏻‍🦰

07/13/2023

Annnnd my time in a is a wrap!

I love this market so much ❤️ I was able to see so many people that I’ve known for the entirety of my Red’s journey, but also meet some new friends as well.

Red’s red blend continues to be a fan favorite, but both Purple Rain & our Passion Wines are standing on their own as well!

I’m heading to Atlanta next ✈️

Have a great Thursday everyone!! Cheers - M 👩🏻‍🦰

07/11/2023

Hello Columbus!

It’s a beautiful day to be out and about seeing stores and my customers ☀️

My first stop was Walmart Columbus - West Pointe Plaza! They have my award winning Red’s sweet rosé & red blend in stock as well as our Purple Rain & Passion Wines 🤩

Cheers!

06/30/2023

Yesterday was a dream!

Thank you so much to Forbes for traveling all the way to my hometown and taking the time and interest to create a 30 minute documentary about the Red’s and L'uva Bella Winery story.

I started Red Brands back in 2016 with a hope I can make this crazy wine distribution dream a reality.

I have had countless challenges - still do 🤪 - but moments like these make the tough times all worth it.

Thank you to all our retail partners and Superior Beverage Group - Cleveland & Columbus for the help and support.

This photo was taken at the Boardman, Ohio Walmart as part of one of the stops. Jeff Stone is a dear friend and colleague and I’m grateful that WM home office chose him to speak about our partnership!

I’ll post more BTS on my Instagram and on this page throughout the weekend / week, so many great moments that I’m forever grateful for.

& most importantly, Cheers to YOU, for all of the years and support and love. this wouldn’t be possible without all of you being here for me. I’ll post the film when it’s out! Thank you again from the bottom of my heart ❤️❤️❤️

- M 🍷

05/24/2023

Now, this is the type of display I like to see 😍

Thank you to Tim at the Maple Heights GE for bringing in this amazing wine wall 🍷

You can find all your favorite Red’s & Luva Bella Wines at Giant Eagle, just in time for Memorial Day.

Cheers! - M 👩🏻‍🦰