Hidden Gems: Meet Porsha Roy of Wandering Wine Glass

Today we’d like to introduce you to Porsha Roy.

Hi Porsha, so excited to have you with us today. What can you tell us about your story?
When I started making wine jelly, it was all about experimenting. Five years in, and I’ve built a business. Beginning as a hobby in 2016, Wandering Wine Glass was officially launched in 2018, selling handcrafted Wine Jellies.

Wandering Wine Glass started loosely with a trip to Europe. It was the travel blogs first, then I started to write my own blog. Then it rolled into different crafts, with wine bottles and corks, and that got me sold at a local festival.

But I really wanted to do something with the wine itself. After lots of research and testing, Wine Jelly was born. And people really loved the Jelly! So off I went! I would sell at farmers’ markets, craft fairs, and festivals. Continuing to build the business; in June of 2018, I started selling online at wanderingwineglass.com and at Etsy.com.

On the website, you can order the Wine Jelly, find my event calendar, see all my retail locations and find lots of tasty recipes.

Would you say it’s been a smooth road, and if not what are some of the biggest challenges you’ve faced along the way?
Starting your own business is rarely a smooth road. If I take a look back over the last 5+ years that I have been in the Wine Jelly business, Wandering Wine Glass has gotten through all the bumps in the road because of perseverance. Wandering Wine Glass Wine Jelly would not have gotten in over 50 retailers from California all the way to England without it.

It has enabled me to see my Wine Jelly get shipped to 48 states and 5 countries. It has gotten me featured in this publication and others. Without perseverance, I would have thrown in the towel after every slow event or slow sales month. This did not happen overnight, nor did it get a dose of funds from a VC. Blood, sweat, tears, wind, thunderstorms, destroyed tents, and more no’s than I care to admit, have all been part of the journey.

Taken as a lesson learned; not as a reason to give up. There will always be something being thrown in your path, but if your business has shown its value and actionable potential and you really, really want it there is no reason not to pick yourself back up and keep moving up and onward towards all the success you can handle.

Thanks – so what else should our readers know about Wandering Wine Glass?
Originally from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Wandering Wine Glass offers a unique experience for food & wine enthusiasts, by providing the best artisan-made Wine Jelly. The home cook, foodie, wine aficionado, amateur chef, culinary whiz, or Anthony Bourdain wanna-be will love this exclusive food spread that pairs with an endless amount of foods ranging from sweet to savory.

With 9 flavors there is a variety to please any palate; a variety to compliment any dish. Established in 2016, it continues to be delightfully unexpected! Wandering Wine Glass Wine Jelly comes in an array of sizes and flavors that include: Basil Pinot Noir, Cabernet, Ginger Rosé, Jalapeño White Wine, Lavender Chardonnay, Maple Merlot, Peach Bellini, Sangria, and Spiced Red Wine. I have developed, tested, and produced all flavor combinations and recipes.

Keeping the Wine Jelly as whole and simple as possible is very important to my business. The ingredients and flavors shine through on their own, without introducing chemicals, dyes, and artificial flavors into the recipes. In my opinion, the way food should be. Everything is hand-made in small batches with quality ingredients.

Wine Jelly brings originality and imagination to people who love food and wine! Every day, I am so grateful I get to share my product with the world.

Looking forward, I am excited for the future as I have some new flavors and products in the lineup. I will say that there is a sugar-free version launching soon! Stay tuned! If you have never heard of or tried Wine Jelly before, well today is your lucky day!

As a special thank you, readers can take 25% off their order of Wine Jelly with promo code VOYAGER now until May 31st!

Do you have recommendations for books, apps, blogs, etc?
A few apps that are really helpful in business are Foodie, a great food photography app, Toggl Track, an extremely helpful time tracking app, MileIQ, so I can record every mile drove, and Adobe Scan, an easy, free way to scan all my business receipts.

Contact Info:

• Email: [email protected]
• Website: www.wanderingwineglass.com
• Instagram: instagram.com/wanderingwineglass
• Facebook: facebook.com/wanderingwineglass

Image Credits
Hopi Zapico and Porsha Roy