Opici Family Distributing of Connecticut hosted its annual fall trade show at The Inn at Longshore in Westport on Sept. 10. Guests enjoyed a showcase of Opici’s latest portfolio entries, with an emphasis on luxury wines and high-end spirits. Dozens of suppliers, sales representatives and brand ambassadors educated guests in the venue’s private event space overlooking Long Island Sound.
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- Opici Family Distributing of Connecticut hosted its annual fall trade show at The Inn at Longshore in Westport of Connecticut on Sept. 10.
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- Opici Family Distributing’s Rick Sobieraj, Sales Representative and Joseph Bruno, Sales Consultant.
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- Jerry La Vecchia, Vice President of National Sales, Opici Wines & Spirits highlighting Carpineto Brunello di Montalcino.
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- Jack Osei, State Manager, Opici Wines & Spirits pouring for guests.
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- Brand Ambassador Morgan Blaunt showcasing Folly of the Beast Pinot Noir.
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- Tommy Monteiro, 3 Badge Beverage Corp.
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- Indigo Wine Group’s Hammy Baroudi, Regional Sales Manager, Northeast and Tim Shoener, National Sales and Distribution Manager, U.S.
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- Molly Roberts, Director of Sales and Marketing, Gemstone Vineyard showcasing Gemstone Vineyard Estate Red.
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- Wander + Ivy’s Samantha Casesa, Northeast/Mid-Atlantic Area Sales Manager and Jeff Cadden, National Sales Director.
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- Marco Pelliccio, Founder and CEO, Propel Beverage and Sarah Martin, National Sales Director, New Wellington Brands.
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- Adam Castelsky, Co-founder, Viamundi Spirits and Dominic Pileggi, New England Regional Manager, Terlato Wine Group.
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- Guests Davindra Amin, Liquor Mart Hamden; Yogesh Amin, Guilford Wine Co.; Sauren Mehta, JV Wine & Spirits; and Sean Bucalo, Market Manager NY and CT, CNI Brands/Libélula Tequila.
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- Jeffrey Meissner, Northeast Regional Manager, Southern Starz highlighting Mount Fishtail Sauvignon Blanc Zero.
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- Melissa Griffin, Precept Wine & Spirits showcasing Browne Family Vineyards Do Epic Shit Vanilla Bean Whiskey.
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- Jeanine Hanson, Quintessential Wines highlighting Ironstone Obsession Symphony Pinot Noir.
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- Marisa Sebastianelli, Eastern Regional Sales Director, Gil Family Estates.
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- Christopher Ritch, Vice President of Sales, Willett Family Estates.
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- Noah Slakter, Vice President of Sales, Gratsi Wines showcasing Gratsi White Wine.
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- Joe Nelson, Manager, NY, Crillon Importers highlighting François Voyer Cognac.
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- Scott MacDonald, Folktale Wine Group showcasing Golden Chardonnay and Aviary Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon.
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- Isabelle Deland, Management Consultant, Share a Splash Wine Co.
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- Vincent Mareel, Brand Manager, Luneau USA, Inc.
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- Samuel Barickman, Sales Specialist, Origami Sake Company.
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- Dan Jurkovic, Regional Director Northeast, Blue Note Bourbon.
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- Pierre LeFort, Regional Manager NY NJ CT, Champagnes & Chateaux USA showcasing Canard-Duchêne Brut Rosé Champagne.
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- Jakob Melvik, Harahorn Gin.
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- Steve Burr, Retail Key Accounts Manager, Miller Family Wine Company.
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- Francesco Giovannetti, Executive Managing Director, Leone Alato USA highlighting Bricco dei Guazzi Albarossa.
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- Brand Ambassador Kerin Sovern showcasing Oroma Espresso Martini.
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- Matthew Katz, Northeast Regional Manager, Silver Oak Cellars.
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- Rich Dorkin, Northeast Regional Manager, Altos Planos showcasing Mijenta Blanco Tequila.
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- Cathy Harrison, Regional Director of Sales, Northeast, Boisset Collection highlighting JCB No. XX Brut Champagne.
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- Chuck Andreae, President, W&S Craft Connections highlighting Maxville The High Valley Cabernet Sauvignon.
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- David Harmon, Langtry Farms.
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- John Donavan, Managing Director USA, BBC Spirits showcasing Lokita Artesanal Mezcal.
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- Nicolas Duc, U.S. Export Manager, Maison Brotte highlighting La Fiole Côtes du Rhône.
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- Brand Ambassador Jennifer Arnaboldi showcasing Ca’ Momi Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot.
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- Philip Dunsmore, Vice President, Brotherhood Winery showcasing Brotherhood Late Harvest Riesling.
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- Ken Grubbs, Regional Director, New Riff Distilling.
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- Cameron Taylor, National Sales Director, Mettler Family Vineyards.
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- Jonathan Borin, NY Sales Manager, Maguey Imports and Lauren Henderson, Brand Ambassador showcasing Bozal Castilla Mezcal.
