Opici Family Distributing of Connecticut hosted a portfolio tasting at the New Haven Lawn Club on Oct. 18. The trade gathering showcased a variety of domestic and imported fine wines, spirits and ready-to-drink cocktails for accounts and trade professionals. Suppliers, sales representatives and brand ambassadors educated guests in the venue’s private event space.
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- All of Opici Family Distributing: Chris Parkin, Regional Sales Manager; Marc Perry, Regional Sales Manager; Anna Lisa Stockwell, On Premise Wine & Spirits Consultant; and Rene Durkin, Director of Sales, Opici Family Distributing.
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- Scott McDonald, Regional Sales Manager – Northeast, Une Femme Wines showcasing Une Femme The Callie California Sparkling Rosé.
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- Juan Carlos Rodriguez, National Sales Director, Grupo Bodegas Olarra highlighting Bodegas Ondarre Mayor de Ondarre Rioja.
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- Brand Ambassador Donna Taylor showcasing Bread & Butter Prosecco.
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- Kate Krause, Sales Director Northeast, Share a Splash Wine Co. showcasing Atelier Chardonnay.
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- Chris Badini, East Coast Manager, Athenee Importers.
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- Craig Gandolf, National Sales Director, Cynthia Hurley French Wines showcasing Domaine J. Laurens Blanquette de Limoux Le Moulin Brut.
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- Brand Ambassador Ashley Thompson highlighting Gemtree Wines Dragon’s Blood Cabernet Sauvignon.
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- Leone Alato USA’s Elizabeth Smith, Director of Brand Management and Marketing showcasing Costa Arente Valpolicella Valpantena and Napoleon Villacis, Office Manager and Controller highlighting Di Meo Taurasi Riserva.
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- Monica McNulty showcasing VDKA 6100.
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- Yixi Battaglia highlighting Casa Azul Tequila Blanco.
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- Alexis Ryder showcasing Harridan Handcrafted Vodka.
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- David Vogel, Founder and CEO and Sandra Lee, Director of Sales – East Coast, Badger Bevs.
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- Dan Jurkovic, Northeast Regional Manager, Altos Planos Collective highlighting Mijenta Tequila Añejo Gran Reserva.
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- John Langan, Sales Representative/Brand Ambassador showcasing Wolves Whiskey Malted Barley Series Lot Two.
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- Melena Elliott, Florida/Georgia Market Manager, 3 Badge Beverage Corporation highlighting Bozal Espadín Barril Mexicano Mezcal.
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- Claudia Certuche, Key Account Manager, Quintessential Brands showcasing Berkeley Square London Dry Gin.
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- Chris Parkin, Regional Sales Manager, Opici Family Distributing.
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- Brand Ambassador Jennifer Arnaboldi showcasing Gehricke Russian River Valley Chardonnay and Guinigi Pinot Grigio.
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- Chelsea Lovett, National Sales Manager, Koval Distillery highlighting Koval Cranberry Gin Liqueur.
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- Kevin Haney, Market Manager MA/CT/RI, Southwest Spirits.
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- Opici Family Distributing’s Mike Bruntz, Senior Brand Manager and Joe Burns, Vice President of Sales.
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- Melissa Rosario showcasing Amrut Indian Single Malt Whiskey.
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- Ryan Boyce, Vice President of Sales, Rumor Rosé.
Photos by Michael Leung.
