Opici Family Distributing of Connecticut hosted its annual fall trade show at The Inn at Longshore in Westport of Connecticut on Oct. 9. Guests enjoyed a showcase of Opici’s latest portfolio entries with an emphasis on luxury wines and high-end spirits. Suppliers, sales representatives and brand ambassadors educated guests in the venue’s private event space overlooking Long Island Sound.
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- Damani Higgins, Global Strategist, Le Kool Champagne; Wayne Winston, CT Brand Representative, Le Kool Champagne; and Renee Reignier, Vice President of Sales, Opici Family Distributing.
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- Céline Vipperman, East Coast Regional Director, Champagnes & Châteaux USA showcasing Canard-Duchêne Champagne.
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- Opici Family Distributing’s Christopher Branagh, Designer and Shannon Ziemba, Senior Trade Marketing Manager.
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- Curt Goldman, CEO, CNI Brands.
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- Eddie Gonzalez, Head Blender, Wolves Whiskey highlighting Wolves American Single Malt Whiskey.
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- Emily Marrazzo, Tri State Regional Manager, Leone Alato USA showcasing Tiramisù di Casa liqueur.
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- Evan Ducz, Brand Sales Manager, Sparkling Pointe highlighting Sparkling Pointe Topaz Impérial Brut.
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- Isabelle Deland, Sales Manager Canada and Northeast U.S., Share A Splash Wine Co. pouring Atelier Pinot Noir.
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- Brand Ambassador Jennifer Arnaboldi showcasing Substance Pinot Noir and Cabernet Sauvignon.
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- Kate Dalton, Regional Sales Manager, Ghia.
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- Marisa Sebastianelli, Director of Sales, Gil Family Estates highlighting Juan Gil Jumilla Red Blend.
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- Mark Tucker, Executive Vice President, Worldwide Libations LLC.
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- Brand Ambassador Rachel Konstantin pouring Bread & Butter Prosecco.
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- Ricky Johnson, Co-founder and Blender, 15 Stars Fine Aged Bourbon.
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- Samantha Johnson, Vice President Sales USA, Sparrow Imports showcasing Que Ri Do Spicy Watermelon Blanco Tequila.
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- Sandra Lee, Owner and Vice President of Regional Sales, Badger Bevs highlighting Badger Bevs Ginger Ale.
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- Yixi Battaglia, Northeast Market Manager, Casa Azul Spirits showcasing Casa Azul Blanco Tequila.
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- Thresh & Winnow American Single Malt Whiskey.
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- 15 Stars Fine Aged Bourbon.
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- Casa Azul Organic Tequila in Añejo, Reposado and Blanco expressions.
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- Casa Azul Tequila Soda.
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- Libélula Tequila, Reposado Tequila and Añejo Tequila.
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- Sparkling Pointe Blanc de Blancs and Brut Champagne.
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- A pour of Château La Garde Pessac-Léognan.
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- Badger Bevs premium cocktail mixers.
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- Canard-Duchêne Champagne.
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- Roshambo Pinot Noir and Angels & Cowboys Proprietary Red.
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- Wander + Ivy Rosé.
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- Ghia Le Spritz, Soda, Sumac & Chili, Ginger, Lime & Salt and Le Fizz Strawberry & Orange Blossom.
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- Honoro Vera Garnacha, Honoro Vera Monastrell, Flor de Morca Garnacha, Blau Verd and Can Blau Red Blend.
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- A pour of red wine.
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- A taste of Wolves American Single Malt Whiskey.
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- Delaforce His Eminence’s Choice 10 Year Old Tawny Port and Curious & Ancient 20 Year Old Tawny Port.
Photos by Andrew Dominick.
