Photo by Carolyn Simpson
“Your wine, your flight, your way.”
It’s not just a slogan, but a way of traveling. Point to Point Reserve, a private wine storage service for private jet travelers, took off this summer with four friends from Briarcliff Manor bringing their unique expertise to the table. Larry Beckler, the entrepreneur, was already connected with Million Air, a private jet hub, and had a vision to introduce the world of wine to luxury travel. Chris Adams, with decades of experience in wine retailing and storage, was the playmaker: the essential wine resource without whom the concept couldn’t take shape. Rebecca Knapp Adam’s expertise was in luxury lifestyle and travel magazines, along with a strong understanding of the clientele and consumer side of the luxury industry. To glue the team together, Betty Ng-Beckler brought a set of detail-oriented eyes to the operation, the key to pulling off flawless events and elevating every little touch. It’s this combined expertise that turns a simple idea into a signature experience.
The Inside Press met with Rebecca Knapp Adams, Director of Client Experience, in the wine room that Point to Point Reserve built at Million Air (Westchester County Airport). She emphasized that the original blueprint of this venture was to elevate and fill a gap in the luxury travel experience. This allows private aviation investors to enjoy access to their personal wine as they wait to take off.
Point to Point Reserve serves as the perfect companion to a weekend getaway. By keeping your personal collection in the cellar at Million Air, you can easily bring a bottle of your favorite Burgundy as a hostess gift to Nantucket or share it with friends on a golf trip to Kiawah. The Point to Point team is at your service for sourcing the wine of your choice and ensuring it will be in your locker to elevate your travel experience. There is real value in having someone dedicated to carefully packing your specialty bottles for takeoff, making sure you “don’t leave your cellar at home.”
Frequent flyers and travelers know that wine can be limited and expensive in resort and island destinations. Imagine just landing in Martha’s Vineyard only to find your favorite bottle of rosè is out of stock. With just twenty-four hours’ notice, Point to Point Reserve ensures this is never an issue, seamlessly adding a touch of luxury to a weekend of enjoyment. You can fully customize your experience, from selecting the bottles of your choice to sending the number of cases. Simply fill out a form on the Point to Point website or inquire directly with Knapp Adams, and all within twenty-four hours the team takes care of the rest. They take care of every detail so your travel feels effortless from the ground up.
Point to Point Reserve may have launched in White Plains, but this is just their first chapter. The team envisions an expansion to key private aviation destinations like Austin and Houston, bringing an elevated wine experience to private jet travelers nationwide. As they grow, the team plans to deliver concierge-level service that goes beyond wine storage. Says Knapp Adams: “Million Air feels like a cool and cozy club, and we want our clients to fully enjoy that experience with a little help from Point to Point Reserve.”
For the founders, the most rewarding part of entrepreneurship isn’t just growth, but watching their vision come to life in small moments. Like the recent visit from the president of Panama and his entourage, who enjoyed a tour of the wine cellar and a glass of Cabernet with the team before heading in to the United Nations. Relaxed and convivial, the visit captured what Point to Point is all about.
Go to pointtopointreserve.com to learn more.
