About us

New France was founded in 1993 to connect Minnesota with the great wines and wineries of the world. Since that time, we have evolved to represent a greater range of products with the addition of spirits, sake, and non-alcoholic selections. We are a licensed importer and wholesaler who sells to licensed retail and restaurant partners in the state of Minnesota. 


Do we only sell French Wine? We get that question a lot. We carry wines and spirits from all over the world, not just from France. The products we carry are from small, passionate producers who make unique, environmentally sustainable products that express a sense of place and maintain a standard of excellence. As we like to say, “It’s not all new, it’s not all France, and it’s not all wine.” Our name was derived from our geographical location being part of New France, prior to becoming the Minnesota territory of the fledgling United States.

Meet Our Team

  • Eric Freeburg

    CEO/PROPRIETOR

  • Kristopher Barto

    PRESIDENT

  • Katy Dimick

    SPIRITS PORTFOLIO DIRECTOR

  • Raistland O'Dell

    WINE & SAKE PORTFOLIO DIRECTOR

  • Phil Peacock

    SALES MANAGER

  • Steven Thayer

    WAREHOUSE MANAGER

  • Molly Brennan

    ACCOUNT RELATIONSHIP MANAGER

  • Rolf Moe

    ACCOUNT RELATIONSHIP MANAGER

  • Virginia McClure

    ACCOUNT RELATIONSHIP MANAGER

  • Wendy Durrwachter

    ACCOUNT RELATIONSHIP MANAGER

  • Tyler Staples

    ACCOUNT RELATIONSHIP MANAGER

  • Nicholas Zeligman

    ACCOUNT RELATIONSHIP MANAGER

  • Kolin Knudson

    ACCOUNT RELATIONSHIP MANAGER

  • Tyler Derginer

    ACCOUNT RELATIONSHIP MANAGER

  • David Conner

    ACCOUNT RELATIONSHIP MANAGER

  • Matt Dolnik

    ACCOUNT RELATIONSHIP MANAGER

  • Birgit Brunar

    FINANCIAL OPERATIONS MANAGER

  • Marvi Medower

    PURCHASING AND COMPLIANCE MANAGER

  • Jamion Kilgore

    ASSISTANT WAREHOUSE MANAGER

  • Lia Orey

    WARREHOUSE

  • Dan Laeger-Hagemeister

    DRIVER

  • Ryan Lovan

    DRIVER

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