About Us

At Citadel Wine & Spirits Services our goal is to use modern technologies to connect business partners in familiar but new ways. We are passionate about wine and connecting people. We understand that it is not always possible to do business face to face, however we believe you can still share a meaningful experience. Our team of accredited specialists and carefully curated programs are available to serve you.

What is an accredited specialist? In the beverage industry, individuals pursue higher education through a number of respected programs such as Court of Master Sommeliers, Wine & Spirits Education Trust (WSET), certified specialist accreditations and university courses focused on the business of beverages. With experience in all avenues of the beverage industry, our unique prospective can offers a top of the line experience for your customers and your employees.

We are in the business of connecting people. We take pride in providing additional income earning opportunities to accredited specialists. We also recognize our collective need to give back. See our Charitable Causes page for more information.

OUR FOUNDER

Citadel was founded in 2020 by Ryan Hays in Ventura, CA. With a life dedicated to the business of beverages, Ryan’s path gives him a strong perspective on the needs of the corporate world. Ryan’s experience began as a founding student for the Wine & Viticulture major at Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo and developed into a career that includes, but not limited to, global wine finance, hospitality, winemaking, sales & distribution, product design, and international studies.