Connecticut Distributors, Inc. (CDI) welcomed wines from Lodi-based Michael David Winery at a September 7 sales meeting, which included circus-themed outdoor amusements after the education session. CDI is now the exclusive state distributor for the winery. Family-owned for six generations, the Napa Valley, California, winery is located in the Lodi appellation and is home to well-recognized brands including Freakshow, 7 Deadly Zins, Earthquake, Petite Petit, Inkblot and Rapture. Varietals produced under the Michael David Winery brand include Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, ancient vine Cinsault and petite Sirah. Michael David Winery is also renowned as the largest family-owned producer of zinfandel in the U.S.
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- Mike Evans, On-Premise Manager, Diamond Division, CDI; Jon Fredyna, Business Manager, CDI; John Parke, President, CDI; Tim Locke, Northeast Regional Manager, Michael David Winery; Gary Krause, National Sales Director, Michael David Winery; John Martin, Northeast Divisional Manager, Michael David Winery; Chris Reynolds, East Coast National Account Manager, Michael David Winery; Rachael Texeira, NY/NJ District Manager, Michael David Winery; Paul Puhalla, Director of Business Development, CDI; and Steve Slota, Considine Division Manager, CDI.
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- Wines included 7 Deadly Zins, Freakshow, Michael David Winery Chardonnay, Michael David Winery Sauvignon Blanc and Earthquake Cabernet Sauvignon.
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- Michael David Winery’s Freakshow Red Blend.
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- Michael David Winery’s 7 Deadly Zins.
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- Steve Slota and Paul Puhalla in front of Michael David Winery’s Freakshow-decorated truck.
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- Employees lined up at the dunk tank, where CDI managers were the target, including Steve Slota.
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- Paul Puhalla, Director of Business Development, CDI gets a pie in the face during CDI’s Michael David Winery launch event.
