Johnson Brothers of Rhode Island highlighted top wine and spirits selections for a spring trade tasting hosted at Newport Harbor Island Resort on March 26. Brand representatives, sales managers and suppliers were on hand to educate accounts and pour showcased items. Charcuterie and small plates were served, accompanying the day’s pours.
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- Johnson Brothers of Rhode Island held its spring trade tasting at Newport Harbor Island Resort on March 26.
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- A pour of Rombauer Sauvignon Blanc.
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- Bill Figulski, State Manager, Gallo and Howard McGovern, President, Johnson Brothers of RI.
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- Phil Kitchen, On-Premise District Manager and Michael Zuena, Division Manager – On-Premise/Oxford Street Merchants, Johnson Brothers of RI.
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- Jillian Vieweg, Sales Consultant; Mikayla Labbe, Office Clerk; and William Monast, Sales Consultant, Johnson Brothers of RI showcasing Orin Swift wines.
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- Phil Kitchen, On-Premise District Manager, Johnson Brothers of RI pouring Orin Swift Mercury Head Cabernet Sauvignon.
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- Johnson Brothers of RI Sales Consultants Andrea Borden, Nick Ferreira and Elisha O’Mara.
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- Abby Donahue, Sales Intern and David S. Tilton, District Manager, Johnson Brothers of RI.
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- A selection of J. Vineyards & Winery Sparkling California wines.
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- TJ Brickley, National Business Intelligence Manager, Gallo.
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- Alan Cannon, Director of Distribution Relations and Education, Rombauer Vineyards.
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- Bill Figulski, State Manager, Gallo featuring Massican Pinot Grigio.
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- Massican Sauvignon Blanc, Massican Annia, Jayson Cabernet Sauvignon and Jayson Red Wine.
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- Timothy Lang, District Manager and TJ Seaton, District Manager, Johnson Brothers of RI.
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- An Old Fashioned cocktail featuring Horse Soldier Small Batch Bourbon Whiskey.
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- John Faley, Retail District Manager and Liz DiPaolo, Retail Chain Manager, Johnson Brothers of RI.
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- Ben Trostel, Senior Sales Planner of Luxury Wines, Gallo.
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- Tequila Komos Añejo Cristalino, Reposado Rosa and Añejo Reserva.
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- Italian Allegrini reds Amarone della Valpolicella Classico and Palazzo della Torre, among wines.
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- Chilled whites: Jermann Pinot Grigio, Girlan Pinot Grigio, Pogio al Tesoro Solosole and Tornatore Etna Bianco.
Photos by Laura Widness.
