About Palm Bay International – Legacy Wines & Spirits Supplier

Our Guiding Principles

We embrace a forward-thinking strategic approach, balancing long-term vision with a sharp focus on immediate impact.

We are a trusted partner for stakeholders — suppliers, distributors, consumers, and our team — leading with superior-quality products and exceptional planning and execution capabilities.

We believe in business as a force for good, enriching our communities through philanthropy and motivating cross-cultural appreciation.

We embrace a forward-thinking strategic approach, balancing long-term vision with a sharp focus on immediate impact.

We are a trusted partner for stakeholders — suppliers, distributors, consumers, and our team — leading with superior-quality products and exceptional planning and execution capabilities.

We believe in business as a force for good, enriching our communities through philanthropy and motivating cross-cultural appreciation.

Our Values

Commitment to Excellence

We view accountability as essential as we strive to exceed our objectives and ensure the highest standards in all we do.

Growth Mindset

We are dedicated to continuous learning and sustainable growth, embracing every opportunity to advance.

Entrepreneurial Spirit

We value an innovative approach, empowering our team members to take the initiative and engage in creative, solution-oriented thinking.

Clarity of Purpose

We ensure everyone understands our shared objectives, maintaining focus both internally and externally.

Collaboration

We champion cross-functional teamwork, leveraging diverse insights for aligned strategies.

Our Story

Celebrating Our Heritage, and Looking Forward

Palm Bay International stands at a unique vantage point within the U.S. wine and spirits landscape. It is distinguished by masterful and timeless brand building, coupled with stewardship of one of the most comprehensive global fine wine portfolios available. For generations, we have proudly forged a reputation for delivering exceptional experiences to a diverse range of partners and customers.

Our history

Real Stories that Transmit Our Essence

1933

One day after the repeal of Prohibition, Martin Taub launched a brandy rectifying business with his brothers, Jacob and Abner. It was the Taub family’s first entry into wine and spirits — and a tradition that would be carried on by Martin’s son David, grandson Marc, and great-grandchildren Jake and Chloe.

1977

Palm Bay Imports (now Palm Bay International) is founded by David S. Taub together with his father Martin. David famously championed pinot grigio in the U.S., while fostering the growth of an exciting, increasingly global wine portfolio.

1979

Cavit wines are launched in the U.S. market, laying the foundation for what will become one of the most powerful imported wine brands in America. Today, Cavit is the #1 Italian wine brand in America*. (*Nielsen xAOC +Liq Latest 52 Wks – w/e 9/9/23)

2011

David S. Taub is honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award at Wine Enthusiast Magazine’s annual Wine Star Awards. He is celebrated as “a visionary for introducing Italian Pinot Grigio to America” and “one of wine and spirits’ most energetic leaders, and a friend as much as a business partner to the many with whom he has interacted.”

2012

Marc D. Taub becomes President & CEO of Palm Bay International, continuing to build category-leading brands and blazing new trails in previously under-the-radar categories with benchmark, family-owned producers of fine wine and spirits.

2012

Roscato Rosso Dolce is introduced to the broad national market. This premium sweet red entry from Italy is today America’s #1 sweet red wine.* (*Nielsen xAOC +Liq Latest 52 Wks – w/e 9/9/23)

2015

First vintage release of Taub Family Vineyards. Under Marc Taub’s pioneering leadership, the family began making significant long-term investments in the California wine business. This label encompasses multiple expressions of outstanding Napa cabernet sauvignon from some of the region’s top single vineyards and AVAs.

2017

Palm Bay adds Drumshanbo Gunpowder Irish Gin to the portfolio. This rapidly rising star was named Spirit Brand of the Year in 2022 by Wine Enthusiast Magazine.

2017

The entire range of wines from Domaines Barons de Rothschild (Lafite) joins the portfolio, bringing a robust French element to complement the family’s historic Italian portfolio.

2018

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The Taub family acquires the 450-acre Saracina ranch in Hopland, Mendocino. Recognizing massive untapped potential in the region, they engage leading viticulture and soil experts, investing in a major vineyard replanting project that paves the way for Saracina to become the reference point for outstanding wine from Mendocino County.

2019

Jake Taub joins the organization, working alongside his father Marc Taub and representing the 4th generation in this family business.

2020

Introduction of Jacob’s Pardon Whiskey, a collaboration between the Taub family and spirits luminary F. Paul Pacult focused on small batch American whiskey

2021

Marc D. Taub honored as Person of the Year by Wine Enthusiast Magazine at annual Wine Star Awards “…For his unparalleled leadership, vision, and growth through unprecedented times and unexpected challenges…”

2022

The Taub family featured in a cover story in Market Watch: Four Generations of Change and Growth.

2024

A new visual identity reflects Palm Bay’s commitment to excellence, reverence for tradition, and drive to inspire a new generation of partners and stakeholders.