Overview
Orion Wine Software is enterprise winery management for sales, production and compliance. Founded in 1995 and headquartered in Santa Rosa, California, USA, it serves Australian businesses.
Enterprise winery management for sales, production and compliance
Pricing (AUD inc. GST)
All prices below are in Australian dollars (GST not included). Pricing verified as of 2026-03-20.
Quote-based pricing
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AUD exc GST
UNVERIFIED — Orion Wine Software does not publicly list pricing. Plans are customised based on modules selected (Blend, WiMS, WiPS, DarWine), winery size, and business requirements. One third-party review site (decidesoftware.com) mentions a free trial may be available. Contact Orion at (877) 632-3155 or book a demo via orionwinesoftware.com.
- Users: unlimited
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Over 25 years of wine industry experience with 300+ winery customers worldwide — one of the most established platforms in the market
- Comprehensive modular suite covering production, wholesale, DTC, POS, and brand analytics — each module can be adopted independently
- Built on Salesforce cloud platform providing enterprise-grade CRM, mobile apps (iOS/Android), customisable dashboards, and Chatter collaboration
- Strong production tracking with sub-block vineyard management, grape intake planning, barrel barcoding, work orders, and blend cost analysis
- Cellar door POS with wine club management, customer list tools, and eCommerce integration via WiMS Consumer Direct
- Integrations with key winery ecosystem tools including TankNET, VinWizard, Commerce7, Grapelink, QuickBooks, and SAP
- DarWine brand analytics module provides unique market distribution tracking and customer depletion data not commonly found in winery software
- High user satisfaction scores (8.6/10 aggregate) with particularly strong ratings for integration (9.4) and advanced features (9.0)
Cons
- US-based company with no confirmed Australian office — support is provided from Santa Rosa, CA with no confirmed AEST hours
- No confirmed Australian data hosting — data sovereignty compliance for Australian wineries is unverified
- No confirmed Wine Equalisation Tax (WET) support — the platform is built for US TTB compliance, which may not translate to AU requirements
- Pricing is entirely quote-based with no public price list — expected to be in USD, adding currency risk for Australian customers
- Salesforce platform foundation may add licensing complexity and cost, particularly for smaller wineries unfamiliar with the Salesforce ecosystem
- Implementation score is the lowest-rated metric (7.5/10) — enterprise software complexity may require significant onboarding investment
- No confirmed integration with Xero, Australia's most popular small business accounting software — QuickBooks and SAP integrations available but Xero is absent from the integrations page
Who Is Orion Wine Software Best For?
- Enterprise
- Wine Group
- Us Export
Orion Wine Software may not be the best fit for:
- Small Business
- Sole Trader
- Boutique Winery
Orion Wine Software Alternatives
If Orion Wine Software doesn’t quite fit your needs, consider these alternatives for Australian businesses:
- vintrace — Cloud-based winery management software from grape to bottle.
- vinCreative — Australian-built unified DtC winery software for wine clubs, eCommerce & cellar door. From $179/mo inc. GST.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Orion Wine Software cost?
Orion Wine Software does not publicly list pricing. Plans are customised based on the modules selected (Blend, WiMS, WiPS, DarWine), winery size, and specific requirements. Contact Orion at (877) 632-3155 or book a demo via orionwinesoftware.com for a custom quote. Pricing is expected to be in USD as the company is US-based.
Is Orion Wine Software an Australian company?
No. Orion Wine Software is headquartered in Santa Rosa, California, USA. The company was acquired by Jonas Software (CORA Group) in May 2018. There is no confirmed Australian office, though the platform serves 300+ wineries worldwide and could potentially be used by Australian producers.
Does Orion Wine Software handle Wine Equalisation Tax (WET)?
UNVERIFIED — Orion's marketing materials do not mention WET support. As a US-developed product, the platform is designed for US TTB compliance rather than Australian tax requirements. Australian wineries should confirm WET handling capability directly with Orion before purchasing.
Where is Orion Wine Software data hosted?
UNVERIFIED — Orion is built on the Salesforce cloud platform, which has data centres in multiple regions including Sydney. However, whether Orion Wine Software specifically hosts Australian customer data in Australia has not been publicly confirmed. Wineries with data sovereignty requirements should verify hosting arrangements directly.
What modules does Orion Wine Software include?
Orion offers four core modules: Blend (vineyard and production management), WiMS (wholesale sales, DTC, POS, and wine club management), WiPS (winemaking operations, lab analysis, and cost accounting), and DarWine (brand performance analytics and market distribution tracking). Modules can be adopted individually or as a complete suite.
Does Orion Wine Software offer a cellar door POS system?
Yes. The WiMS Consumer Direct module includes a POS system designed for winery tasting rooms and wine bars. It features location-independent operation, flexible fulfilment, wine club management, customer list management, and integration with eCommerce. However, compatibility with Australian payment processors should be verified.