Connecticut Distributors, Inc. (CDI), added several new brands throughout January with sales meetings and on-premise launch events highlighting several new suppliers. Canned wines from New Zealand’s Crafters Union; Black Box Spirits’ Vodka, Tequila and Whiskey; Napa, California’s Saintsbury winery; County Cork, Ireland’s Five Farms Irish Cream Liqueur; and Atlanta, Georgia’s 18.21 Bitters were all launched with the CDI sales team.
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- Crafters Union premium canned wines in Pinot Grigio, Red Blend and Rosé offer the flavors of Hawke’s Bay in artfully designed packaging. From the makers of Black Box Wines comes Black Box Spirits Whiskey, Vodka and Tequila. Greg Jonason, Regional Manager, Connecticut, Constellation Brands; Jon Fredyna, Business Manager, CDI; Paul Puhalla, Director of Business Development, CDI; Marty Brown, Sales Representative, CDI (retired); Chris Parkin, Connecticut Field Sales Manager, On-Premise, Constellation Brands; and John Parke, President, CDI.
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- Greg Jonason, Regional Manager, Connecticut, Constellation Brands presents Crafters Union canned wines and Black Box Spirits, which are offered in 1.75l boxed whiskey, vodka and tequila.
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- Kristian Snook, Business Manager, CDI; Val Muello, Wine ADS Manager, CDI; Chris Sperling, New England Division Manager, CDI; Gary Bulger, Senior Vice President Sales, Saintsbury; Mike Evans, On-Premise Division Manager, CDI; Ann Marie Brennan, New England Division Field Sales Manager, CDI; and Bill Okesson, Fine Wine Account Development Specialist ADS, CDI.
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- Gary Bulger, Senior Vice President Sales, Saintsbury. The small, family-owned winery is based in Napa Valley, California, and varietals include Carneros Chardonnay, Carneros Pinot Noir, Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir, Stanly Ranch Pinot Noir and Vincent Van Gris Pinot Noir Rosé. The team focuses on innovation, producing and bottling single block and single clone wines.
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- Five Farms Irish Cream Liqueur was awarded the Chairman’s Trophy at the 2018 Ultimate Spirits Challenge and its 97 score is the highest that an Irish cream liqueur has received. The farm-to-table product is crafted from single batches of fresh cream that are combined with premium Irish Whiskey within 48 hours of collection.
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- John DiMarco, Regional Manager, Feldman & Associates presenting Five Farms Irish Cream Liqueur.
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- John DiMarco, Regional Manager, Feldman & Associates; Ryan Toole, Business Manager, CDI; Maggie Zetarski, Regional Manager, Beacon Brand Solutions; Jeff Conlon, Musician; Kelly Williamson, Brand Manager, Beacon Brand Solutions; Liam Quinn, Brand Presentation Assistant; and Steve Slota, Considine Division Manager, CDI.
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- 18.21 Bitters creates handcrafted premium cocktail bitters, tinctures, shrubs, syrups, old-fashioned tonics, ginger beers and craft cocktail mixes using fresh ingredients and balanced flavor profiles designed to elevate cocktails.
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- Nic Vaughn, Sales, 18.21 Bitters presented to the CDI team.
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- Stacey Pabst, Spirit Account Development Specialist, CDI; Callie Bak, Business Manager, CDI; Nic Vaughn, Sales, 18.21 Bitters; Nadine Gengras, Senior Trade Development Manager, CDI; and Chrissy Amatrudo, Trade Development Manager, Patrón Spirits, CDI.
