On July 19, 2023, Fresh Vine Wine, Inc.?s Board of Directors appointed Keith J. Johnson to serve as Interim Chief Financial Officer of the Company. In this capacity, Mr. Johnson will serve as the Company?s principal financial and accounting officer. Under the terms of his engagement, the Company is paying an hourly wage of $200 to Mr. Johnson.

Mr. Johnson previously served as the Company?s Interim Chief Executive Officer from May 3, 2023 until May 25, 2023. Mr. Johnson?s professional biography is set forth in the Company?s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on May 31, 2023.