Johnson Brothers of Rhode Island hosted an open house and tasting event for trade guests at its new state-of-the-art distributorship and facility in North Kingstown on Feb. 7. Attendees were treated to hors d’oeuvres and tastes of premium wine and spirits. Representatives from multiple beverage suppliers were in attendance to pour brands and educate guests alongside Johnson Brothers sales team and staff. Greeted by Johnson Brothers of Rhode Island President Harold McGovern, who joined the state’s leadership team in 2022, the event highlighted portfolio selections and gave accounts a look inside the 40,000-square-foot headquarters and its warehouse operations.
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- Harold McGovern, President, Johnson Brothers of Rhode Island.
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- Areina Cabezas, Office Clerk and Erica Girard, Office Lead, Johnson Brothers of Rhode Island.
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- Lisa Kazersky, Market Manager – New England, Breckenridge Distillery.
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- Jordan Davis, Region Manager – CT/RI/MA/NH/VT/ME, Prestige Beverage Group and George DaCosta, Sales Consultant, Johnson Brothers of Rhode Island.
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- All Johnson Brothers of Rhode Island Sales Consultants Steve Lemieux, Abigail Lange and Michael Martin.
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- Wayne Dobrutsky, Sales Director – New England, Old Bridge Cellars.
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- Vincent Mareel, Brand Manager, Luneau USA Inc.
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- Antonio Delle Donne, Regional Manager – MA/CT/NH/RI/VT/ME, Zonin 1821.
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- Nathaniel Graf, WSET II, Retail Epiphany Manager, Johnson Brothers of Rhode Island.
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- Brenden Lee, Sales Director – Northeast, Lafayette Imports.
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- James E. Millerick, New England Sales Manager, Davies Family Selections.
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- Douglas Maloney, Brand Ambassador; Tia Hrusa, Brand Ambassador; and Peter Baker, Co-owner, Litchfield Distillery.
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- Castello del Poggio Moscato, Castello di Albola Chianti Classico, Castello di Albola Chianti Classico Riserva, Ca’ Bolani Sauvignon Blanc and Zonin Cuvée 1821 Prosecco.
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- The Dalmore Port Wood Reserve Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky, Pine Ridge Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon, Louis M. Martini Cabernet Sauvignon, Breckenridge Rum Cask Finished Bourbon Whiskey, Anaperenna by Ben Glaetzer Shiraz Cabernet Sauvignon, Piegaia Chianti Classico and Robert Craig Winery Affinity Cabernet Sauvignon.
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- Knappogue Castle Single Malt Irish Whiskey; Powers Irish Whiskey in John’s Lane, Three Swallow, Gold Label and Irish Rye expressions; and Shanky’s Whip Irish Whiskey.
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- A pour of Castello di Albola Chianti Classico Riserva.
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- Butterfly Cannon Blue Tequila, Starlino Rosso Vermouth, Hotel Starlino Maraschino Cherries, Hotel Starlino Rosé Aperitivo and Plymouth Gin.
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- Greg Norman Chardonnay, Devil’s Corner Tasmania Chardonnay, Collet Brut Champagne, Collet Brut Art Déco Champagne, Casal Thaulero Miravigna Pinot Grigio and La Porte Blanche Sancerre Blanc.
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- Château de Bon Ami Bordeaux, Château La Tuilerie du Puy Bordeaux and Aimé Roquesante Côtes de Provence Rosé.
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- Breckenridge Port Cask Finish Bourbon Whiskey and PX Cask Finish Bourbon Whiskey.
Photos by Laura Widness.
