Connecticut Distributors, Inc. (CDI) hosted a kickoff meeting for the wines from Justin and Landmark Vineyards & Winery at Stony Creek Brewery in Branford on May 10. The event showcased education on the California portfolio of wines, which included brand presentations and tastings. “It is an honor for all of us at CDI to represent these iconic wines from Paso Robles and Sonoma. Both brands have such a rich history and heritage. The supplier team that presented the wines at this kickoff meeting did a great job highlighting the overall value proposition, in all classes of trade. There was a tremendous energy and enthusiasm in the room, and I know that will continue going forward,” said John Parke, President, CDI. CDI began selling the Justin and Landmark lines in May, offering the Paso Robles-based Justin red blends and Sauvignon Blanc, and the Kenwood-based Landmark’s single-estate Chardonnays and Pinot Noirs.
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- Based in Paso Robles, California, Justin and Landmark Vineyards & Winery is known for its Bordeaux-style wines, created using traditional winemaking practices. Shown are Landmark Vineyards Pinot Noir, Isosceles Reserve, Isosceles Justification and Justin Savant.
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- All with FIJI Water, Justin Vineyards, Landmark Vineyards, JNSQ Wines: Olivia Bakken, Division Director, On Premise Sales, Southeast, Northeast and Central U.S.; Donna Quinn, Senior Sales Director, Retail Wine – NE Division; and Mari Carrion, Sales Manager – CT & RI.
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- Olivia Bakken, Division Director, On Premise Sales, Southeast, Northeast and Central U.S. FIJI Water, Justin Vineyards, Landmark Vineyards, JNSQ Wines and John Parke, President, CDI.
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- Paul Puhalla, Director of Business Development, CDI; Kelly Scofield, Business Manager, CDI; Donna Quinn, Senior Sales Director, Retail Wine – NE Division, Justin Vineyards, Landmark Vineyards, JNSQ Wines; John Parke, President, CDI; Olivia Bakken, Division Director, On Premise Sales, Southeast, Northeast and Central U.S. FIJI Water, Justin Vineyards, Landmark Vineyards, JNSQ Wines; Mike Evans, Diamond Division Manager, CDI; Mari Carrion, Sales Manager – CT & RI, FIJI Water, Justin Vineyards, Landmark Vineyards, JNSQ; Katie Klotzberger, Sales Manager, Boston, FIJI Water, Justin Vineyards, Landmark Vineyards, JNSQ Wines; and Steve Slota, Considine Division Manager, CDI.
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- Olivia Bakken, Division Director, On Premise Sales, Southeast, Northeast and Central U.S. FIJI Water, Justin Vineyards, Landmark Vineyards, JNSQ Wines pours for the CDI team.
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- Val Muello, Wine Account Development Specialist, CDI and Marissa Fonte, CDI Sales Representative, Diamond Division.
Photos by Joe Palisi.
