Interactions and Transactions, Inc. is a 100% Black Owned California S-Corporation that was founded in 2013 by Earl “E-40” Stevens. He established the company to create, develop and produce beverage alcohol brands in multiple segments. The company is a fully licensed importer and wholesaler for beer, wine and distilled spirits that is based in Northern California and owns the brand Trademarks, Intellectual Property and all related assets.
Mr. Stevens has developed long standing relationships with his producers and suppliers to insure consistency, quality and scalability for all facets of the brand portfolio.
Earl Stevens is a Platinum Recording Artist, New York Times Bestseller and Entrepreneur from Vallejo, California. Earl is also known by his stage name of E40, a rap veteran entrepreneur that is famous for his unorthodox rap style and catchy slang words. In the early days of his career, he made his name by selling tapes out the trunk of his car and now he is living his dream. His portfolio represents his passion for premium quality liquid and world-class packaging.
Over the years, Earl’s passion for premium quality adult beverages has led him to consistently launch award winning products. The portfolio has been aggressively expanding nationwide and has a presence in all channels of the retail markets from On to Off Premise to National Chains. The portfolio includes Earl Stevens Selections Wines, Tycoon Cognacs and Vodka, Kuiper Belt Gin and Bourbon and E. Cuarenta (E-40 en Español!) Tequilas from Tequila, Jalisco, MX.
His namesake “Earl Stevens Selections” Wines have won incredible accolades – including multiple gold medals across varietals and the likes of 94 and 96 point ratings. The wines are in 3 segments: Domestic Still Wines, Domestic Sparkling Wines and Imported Sparkling Wines.
His California Still Wines are all unique and delicious. Leading with his #1 selling varietal Mangoscato, which delivers rich Mango flavors and an 18% ABV! To his Tropiscato, Piñascato, Sweet Red and Moscato, the portfolio delivers a delicious varietal of fun, ultra-premium juice leaning deep into the sweet wine category.
The incredibly fun Earl Stevens Selections California Flavored Sparkling Wines include Cotton Candy, Orangesicle, Watermelon, Mango-Peach, Strawberry and Blueberry. These wines are all produced in Northern California and deliver incredible mouthfeel and balance with the sparkling wine and natural flavors. Delicious for any occasion!
Earl’s Prosecco DOC and Prosecco Rosé DOC are from Veneto, Italy have garnered high praise and are a tasty offering to the thriving Prosecco segment. They are both very reasonably priced for the quality of the liquid and have received an incredible response from consumers, the trade and critics alike. In fact, the Las Vegas Global Wine & Spirits Awards awarded both wines Gold Medals and delivered 92 points for the Prosecco DOC and 93 points for the Prosecco Rosé DOC.
