Pie Wine Shark Tank Update – Shark Tank Season 15
Kevin Klein and Josh Green Introduced Pie Wine, a Wine Specifically Designed to Pair with Pizza, on Shark Tank Season 15. Unfortunately, they walked away with no deal!
Kevin Klein and Josh Green give the Sharks a taste of Pie Wine, their “Original Gangster” wines that pair well with pizza, in Shark Tank Season 15 Episode 1 – the season 15 premiere. The guys are lifelong friends who love pizza. When they set out to find the wine that paired best with pizza, they decided to invent their own and declare it the “official drink of pizza.”
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About Pie Wine
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Business Name | Pie Wine |
| Founders | Kevin Klein and Josh Green |
| Industry | Beverage |
| Product | Lightly carbonated red, dry white, and sweet white wines designed to pair with pizza |
| Investment Asked | $200,000 for 7.5% equity |
| Deal Status | No Deal |
The business started in early 2022. They have three flavors: red wine, dry white wine and sweet white wine. They’re all “gently carbonated” to elevate the pizza dining experience. They come in 4 packs for $20 and 12 packs for $60. Unfortunately, they are sold out as of a week before their air date. They likely want a Shark’s help with inventory.
Pie Wine Shark Tank Recap
Kevin and Josh enter the Shark Tank seeking $200,000 for 7.5% of “the greatest company ever.” What if their product could make you younger, more attractive and even re-grow hair? It can’t do any of those things!
They break out a couple of cans of wine and say it’s a sweet, sparkly wine that goes great with your favorite slice. Traditionally, pizza goes with a light, bubbly wine called Lambrusco.
The Sharks try their samples. Kevin leads the toast while saying, “Les Chevaliers de Testavin!” The Sharks like the wine. Daymond says he never had wine with pizza but it’s delicious. Lori is confused by the packaging.
The guys launched 2 weeks ago, and they have distribution in 8 states with a $400,000 distributor agreement. That equates to $300,000 to $400,000 in wholesale dollars. They’re projecting $1.5 million for the year.
Josh has a morning radio show in LA as his full-time job. Kevin has a business background with a degree in law and accounting; he runs one of the largest special gaming companies in the USA. He cashed in his 401K to get the business started. The guys are 50-50 partners and have $300,000 invested in the business.
Each can cost $1.50 to make, and they can get it to $1.25 with more volume. They sell to a distributor for $3.25. The retail price is $5-$5.50. The guys have been friends since they were 8 years old. Kevin’s wife has cancer, and working with Josh has been therapeutic for him.
Did Pie Wine Get a Deal on Shark Tank?
Mr. Wonderful is launching his own sparkling wine; he’s out. Mark has a conflict with BeatBox Beverages; he’s out. Daymond says there are a lot of these kinds of beverages coming to market, including Mark and Kevin’s businesses; he’s out.
The Pie Wine guys offer to buy the Sharks out if they don’t like the deal. Lori thinks it’s too early; she’s out. Candace thinks it’s too “kitschy” for her; she’s out.
Pie Wine Shark Tank Update
The Shark Tank Blog constantly provides updates and follow-ups about entrepreneurs who have appeared on the Shark Tank TV show.
This episode first aired in late September 2023. At that time, the Pie Wines website was taking pre-orders for delivery in late October 2023. The estimated net worth of Pie Wines is about $3.56 million as of 2025.
The Shark Tank Blog will follow up on Pie Wine & Kevin Klein and Josh Green as more details become available.
Posts about Pie Wine on the Shark Tank Blog
Where Can You Buy It?
Pie Wine can be bought online through their official website and they have limited retail distribution with its availability in 8 US states. Check out their social media pages for more updates: Facebook and Twitter.
Quick Summary
- Kevin Klein and Josh Green pitch Pie Wine, their line of wines designed to pair perfectly with pizza, seeking $200,000 for 7.5% equity.
- Despite the Sharks enjoying the wine, none of them invest due to concerns about competition and the early stage of the business.
- As of September 2023, Pie Wine is available for pre-order, with plans to deliver by late October 2023.
Curious to know about other businesses that appeared in the same episode? Check out their business updates!
