Corks Away Shark Tank Update

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No DealNow:Out of BusinessFood & BeverageSeason 4, Episode 10Long Beach, CAby Shane Cianciolo and Nathan Buffett

What Happened to Corks Away After Shark Tank

Is Corks Away still in business? No — the company has shut down.

  • No deal on Shark Tank Season 4 (asked $105K for 20%)
  • $250K in first year sales from coastal wine-tasting sailboat tours
  • Purchased second 25-seat boat after show
  • Shut down entirely by 2014
  • Founders took boats to El Salvador for eco-tourism venture

Last updated Sep 7, 2026.

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The Corks Away Shark Tank Pitch

Shane Cianciolo and Nathan Buffett of Long Beach, CA pitched Corks Away on Shark Tank Season 4, Episode 10, which aired Friday, November 16, 2012, asking for $105,000 for 20% of the company — a $525,000 valuation.

Corks Away left the Tank without a deal.

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Pitch Details

Aired
S4E10Nov 16, 2012
Ask
$105,000for 20%
Ask Valuation
$525,000