Drink Globally.

Buy Locally.

Stay Thirsty.

Thirst Wine Merchants is an Oklahoma-based distributor committed to bringing the world’s finest wines and spirits to local retailers, restaurants, & . We prioritize working with passionate producers and building lasting relationships with our local community.

Thirst Wine Merchants isn’t just another distributor. We’re a passionate curator of exceptional wines and spirits. Established in 2006, we’ve dedicated ourselves to building relationships with people and products we genuinely believe in.

We’re not chasing trends. We’re setting them. Our portfolio is a testament to that. It’s a carefully curated collection of family-owned, handcrafted gems. We call them "Thirst" wines – authentic expressions of their terroir, crafted with passion and integrity.

From emerging vineyards to established icons, we've been instrumental in building countless brands. We're not afraid to take risks, to champion the underdog. It’s in our DNA to spot potential and nurture it into something extraordinary.

We understand that business is business. But at Thirst, passion is our driving force. It's what sets us apart and fuels our commitment to our partners and to delivering exceptional wines & spirits.

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Team

  • Man wearing sunglasses and a purple checkered shirt, holding a glass of red wine, standing in a vineyard with green vines and a partly cloudy sky.

    Alex Kroblin

    Founder | Managing Partner

    v. 2006

  • A man with a beard, glasses, and a baseball cap standing on a viewing platform, holding a glass of red wine and a box of Vetti wine, with rolling green hills and vineyards in the background.

    Paul Shead, WSET III

    Sales Manager | Brand Manager

    v. 2020

  • Woman with long curly hair smiling while holding a wine glass in an indoor-outdoor setting.

    Erin Walker, WSET II

    Tulsa Sales Manager

    v. 2016

  • Man with a white cap and burgundy hoodie giving a thumbs-up at a winery, in a room with yellow walls and wine barrels, with a person in the background working near wine tanks.

    Brent Buccheit

    OKC Area Sales

    v. 2021

  • Group of five people smiling, three standing in the back and two sitting in the front, in a close-up indoor photo.

    Hilda Wilds

    Director of Everything

    v. 2008

  • A man with glasses and curly hair drinking red wine in a restaurant or bar. In the background, a woman is sitting at a table looking at her phone, with orange umbrellas and wooden benches visible.

    Kendall Dobson

    Tulsa Area Sales

    v. 2021

  • A man with a beard, wearing sunglasses, a captain's hat, and a black shirt, smiling while sitting near a window with green trees and a blue sky in the background.

    Caleb Shepherd

    OKC Area Sales

    v. 2022

  • Close-up photo of a man with short dark hair, beard, and light-colored eyes, smiling in an indoor setting.

    Cody Thrasher

    Southwest OK Sales

    v. 2019

  • Logo with the word 'thirst' in green and the phrase 'ALIVE MERCHANTS' in purple, featuring a stylized purple fish swimming over and around the text.

    Blake Engleman

    Tulsa Area Sales

    v. 2024

  • A man with a beard and short hair holding a glass of red wine at a restaurant.

    Tristan Schwartz, WSET II

    OKC Area Sales

    v. 2023

  • A smiling man with a beard and bald head, wearing a white polka dot shirt, standing against a light-colored tiled wall.

    Jesse Way, WSET II

    OKC Area Sales

    v. 2024

  • A man with sunglasses and a checkered shirt standing behind a table with wine bottles, glasses, and a metal pitcher at an outdoor event with decorated tables, string lights, and trees in the background.

    Kale Keeling

    Tulsa Area Sales

    v. 2024

  • A woman with shoulder-length gray hair smiling and holding a bottle of wine at a restaurant table.

    Maggie Abston, WSET II

    OKC Area Sales

    v. 2024

What we do (and do well)

Person pouring red wine into a wine glass at a tasting event, with other glasses and a menu on the table.

show up.

our knowledgeable and experience sales reps build trust with their accounts by assessing & fulfilling their unique needs.

Two men standing on a porch with a scenic background of green hills and trees. One man has gray hair and wears glasses, the other is bald with a mustache, wearing a plaid shirt and shorts. There is a decorative deer statue behind them and a table with drinks nearby.

educate.

our sales reps learn winemaking & distilling first-hand while continuing education to provide the best training possible.

Logo featuring a turquoise heart with a cross inside, above the text 'CENTER of FAMILY LOVE' and the tagline 'SERVING THE INTELLECTUALLY DISABLED THROUGH CHRIST'.
Logo of Oklahoma Hospitality Foundation featuring a pineapple and text.
Logo for Sisu Youth Services featuring a stylized house symbol and text in dark blue.
Black and white logo with the words "MUTT" and "MISFITS" separated by a snarling dog's head with pointy ears

it’s not just business.

we recognize an opportunity to help when we’re able. through partnerships with the Oklahoma Hospitality Foundation, Thirst for a Cause, Southern Smoke Foundation, Mutts Misfits, Sisu Youth Services, & Center of Family Love, we’re able to support our community of non-profits.

Let’s connect.

We are legally only allowed to sell alcoholic products to Oklahoma ABLE license holders.

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