Global Brands (Pvt) Ltd, is the leading wine importer in Sri Lanka. The company imports world renowned brands of win byes and is the market leader in the wine business in Sri Lanka.
Managing Director of Global Brands Patrick Gregory is known as the best Wine Sommelier in Sri Lanka with a wide international exposure in wine tasting.
The newly opened Wine Mart is the maiden mini Mart selling soft liquor such as a wide choice of wines and beers.
Patrick Gregory said “As tourism is booming in Sri Lanka we need to cater to the right want of their choice of wine visiting Sri Lanka from many parts of the world. Hence it requires to make available a wide selection of global brands”.
The company plans to establish a network of 60 liquor outlets in every strategic tourist locations in the country.
The first phase of the project will include 16 Mini marts of which 8 Full Liquor (Wine, Beer and Spirits) outlets and 8 Soft Liquor outlets (Wine and Beer).
“Soon we will open outlets in Benthota, Hikkaduwa, Galle, Unawatuna, Ahangama, Weligama, Mirissa, Hiriketiya, Ella, Nuwara Eliya, Kandy, Dambulla, Negambo, Piliyandala and another outlet in Colombo with full liquor.
The plan includes outlets to be opened in Anuradhapura, Jaffna, Batticaloa, Arugambe, and some other tourist locations to cover up 60 in total.
A huge investment has been made on this project by the Managing Director Patrick Gregory.
Paul Topping, a british veteran in the liquor and hospitality industry has been appointed as Chairman by the board of directors.