Our Story
Founded in 1985 by Mark Johnston with his handy Ford Pinto and a few cases of Burgundy, L’Eft Bank has grown to become the leading distributor of fine wines and spirits in the state of Wisconsin.
The diversity of our producers, the knowledge of our salespeople and our commitment to customer service are the foundations on which the success of L’Eft Bank has been built.
L'Eft Bank Wine Company; Where did the name come from?
Our Wines
Our portfolio of wines includes all the major wine growing regions in the world with an emphasis on the fine wines of France, Italy, Germany, Spain, Australia, Austria and the United States.
In addition to wine, L’Eft Bank also sells a variety of specialty spirits ranging from small-production rum to independent-label single malt scotch.
Check out one of our newer products; Alysa!
Our Mission
L’Eft Bank’s strength lies in our ability to provide timely delivery and service to both on- and off-premise accounts. Our salespeople lead public tastings, staff trainings and wine dinners. Our brand managers are recognized state wide.
L’Eft Bank covers the entire state of Wisconsin, with salespeople on the ground (actually in their cars) instead of relying on telephone calls, faxes and infrequent visits.
L’Eft Bank wines are found on retail shelves and on wine lists from the North-woods to the far northern suburbs of Chicago.
Our Staff
L'Eft Bank Wine Company prides itself in its knowledgeable and dynamic staff. Everyone, from the delivery drivers to the sales and sales support teams, has a love for and a knowledge of the products we sell.
We take this passion and knowledge and apply it at all levels in order to offer our customers the excellent service they deserve.
Click here to learn more about our staff.
Embracing Green Growth
L’Eft Bank’s bio-fueled fleet
By Sarah Biondich, Express Milwaukee.com
Whether it’s in the form of government regulation, consumer demand or simply one’s conscience, concern about environmental sustainability is rearranging the way we do commerce. But making a strategic transition from traditional business to green business is fraught with challenges. Some companies fail to adapt to green growth while others embrace it with grace.
Mark Johnston started L’Eft Bank Wine Co. in 1985 with little more than his trusty Ford Pinto and a few cases of Burgundy. The fine wine and spirits distributor christened his company “L’Eft Bank,” as a multilingual and personal play on words. Johnston looks to the eft, a juvenile newt, as his totem animal. He added an “L’” from the French language to create what is basically “The Newt.” “The Left Bank in Bordeaux is famous for great cabernet wines,” Johnston says. “And the first place I rented a warehouse was on the left bank of the Sugar River. We thought of using ‘Grape Newts,’ but I thought we would get sued,” he adds with a laugh. >>read more
Jobs at L'eft Bank Wine Company
There are currently no job openings at L'Eft Bank Wine Company. However, we welcome learning about you and your skills.
If you'd like to send us a resume and cover letter, please mail to:
L'Eft Bank Wine Company
C/O Sales Manager
4910 Triangle Street
McFarland, WI 53558
or email to: jobs@leftbankwine.com