H&S Specialty Imports is based in Alameda, CA with offices in Buenos Aires and Mendoza. We are an energetic and forward thinking team with in-depth knowledge of Argentina's wine industry as well as unparalleled national sales and marketing expertise.
Mission Statement
To bring truly unique and exciting Argentine wines to the increasingly demanding American wine enthusiast while providing unparalleled service and support to our partners and customers.
Executive Team
John Hsieh– President. John grew up in Buenos Aires, Argentina where he worked for his family’s import/export business (of 25 years industry experience) selling Argentine wines and other products, to customers all over the world. John has a bachelors degree in Hotel and Restaurant Management and a Masters in Computer Information Systems.
Jennifer Tincknell (Tincknell & Tincknell)- National Sales, Marketing and Public Relations advisor. Jennifer has over two decades of experience in the wine industry, which includes national sales, distribution management, wine buying and supplier relations, and importing to hands-on wine blending and production strategy. She worked for wine importers Bercut Vandervoort and Company and had clients that included Hanzell Vineyards, Private Cellars/Four Vines Inc., and Dufour & Company. National sales strategy, imports, integration of national sales with marketing and direct sales and product strategy is of particular interest and specialization for her at Tincknell & Tincknell, Wine Sales and Marketing Consultants.
Jennifer Tincknell (Tincknell & Tincknell)- National Sales, Marketing and Public Relations advisor. Jennifer has over two decades of experience in the wine industry, which includes national sales, distribution management, wine buying and supplier relations, and importing to hands-on wine blending and production strategy. She worked for wine importers Bercut Vandervoort and Company and had clients that included Hanzell Vineyards, Private Cellars/Four Vines Inc., and Dufour & Company. National sales strategy, imports, integration of national sales with marketing and direct sales and product strategy is of particular interest and specialization for her at Tincknell & Tincknell, Wine Sales and Marketing Consultants.
What makes us different
At H&S, our only business is Argentine wine. The roots of our company are genuinely Argentine. Our in-depth knowledge of Argentina’s wine country has allowed us to develop excellent relationships with our family owned wineries and bring small production artisan wines that offer tremendous value and quality.
Our Partners
> Alexia Moore Wine Marketing: Northern California wine sales and distribution.
> Torrey Wines: Southern California sales and distribution.
> Universal Wines and Spirits: Florida, Washington DC, Maryland and Oregon wine sales and distribution.
> Imperial Beverage Group: Texas wine sales and distribution.
> Tincknell & Tincknell, Inc.: Wine sales and marketing.
> Hoyt Shepston: US Customs brokers and inland transportation.
> CHINF S.R.L.: Argentine Air and Sea Transport. International freight forwarding.
> California Wine Transport: Temperature controlled storage and delivery.
> Torrey Wines: Southern California sales and distribution.
> Universal Wines and Spirits: Florida, Washington DC, Maryland and Oregon wine sales and distribution.
> Imperial Beverage Group: Texas wine sales and distribution.
> Tincknell & Tincknell, Inc.: Wine sales and marketing.
> Hoyt Shepston: US Customs brokers and inland transportation.
> CHINF S.R.L.: Argentine Air and Sea Transport. International freight forwarding.
> California Wine Transport: Temperature controlled storage and delivery.
