Johnson Brothers of Rhode Island Offers Two Spring Wine Shows

Johnson Brothers of Rhode Island highlighted top selections from its rosé and white wine portfolio at two trade tastings, each themed a “Spring White and Rosé Wine Show,” in March. The first took place at Midtown Oyster Bar in Newport on March 14 and the second was hosted at The Safehouse Modern Neighborhood Eatery in East Greenwich on March 22. Brand representatives, sales managers and suppliers were on hand to answer guests’ questions and provide tastings. Each venue created light fare to accompany featured wine and spirit selections.

: Trade guests at Johnson Brothers’ Spring White and Rosé Wine Show at Midtown Oyster Bar in Newport on March 14.

: All with Johnson Bros. except where indicated: Keith Miranda, President; Mike Martin, Retail Sales; Nick Pacheo, Retail Sales; Vincent Mareel, Luneau Imports Regional Manager; Mark McLean, Retail Sales Manager; Tim Lang, Retail District Manager; Patrick Stevens, Retail Sales; Robert Gouveia, Retail Sales; Peter Beaudoin, Retail Sales; and Steve Laferriere, Portfolio Manager, at Safehouse on March 22.

: All with Johnson Bros.: Keith Jensen, On-Premise Sales; Maria Tortolani, On-Premise Sales; Shawna Dietz, On-Premise Sales; Kevin Brodeur, On-Premise Sales Manager; Kaela Knute, On-Premise Sales; Michael Zuena, On-Premise Sales; Jill Hamilton, On-Premise Sales; and Nikki Hatton, Brand Ambassador, at the Gallo Winery table at Safehouse on March 22.

: Jimmy Papaspyrou (right), Nestor Imports, pours a Greek wine for Mark McLean, Retail Sales Manager, Johnson Brothers of RI.

: Brandon Colpitts and David Turcan of LUX Wines showcase award-winning Italian wines from Poggio Al Tesoro, Pieropan and Tornatore.

: Steven Lemieux, Retail Sales Representative, Johnson Brothers of RI; Brandon Colpitts, Regional Director, LUX; and David Turcan, Fine Wine Manager, New England, LUX.

: Natalie Furtado representing the Prestige Wines table featuring Champs de Provence and OKO Pinot Grigio and Sileni Sauvignon Blanc.

: Jeremy Guthrie, RI Sales Representative, Johnson Brothers and Steven Laferriere, RI Premium Portfolio Manager, Johnson Brothers, discuss the Gallo portfolio featuring Fleur de Mer Rosé and Orwin Swift Blanc Stare Sauvignon Blanc.