CDI Hosts Annual Tasting Showcase

Connecticut Distributors, Inc. (CDI), hosted its annual CDI Experience at Foxwoods Resort Casino on Sept. 16. The fall season portfolio showcase returned by spanning two venues within Foxwoods: High Rollers Luxury Lanes & Sports Lounge and Grace by Nia. More than a thousand industry guests attended the event, which featured vast sampling opportunities from supplier partner portfolios with over 100 tables to peruse CDI’s wine, spirits, nonalcoholic, ready-to-drink cocktail and cordial brands during the trade tasting. The event showcased hundreds of products for attendees to learn about and sample during the afternoon.

: James Wallace, Regional Sales Manager, J. Lohr Vineyards & Wines.

: Avery Giordonello, CT State Manager, Jackson Family Wines.

: Michael David Winery’s Jacob Kress, New England Regional Sales Manager and Nicole Gardner, East Central Division Manager.

: Valerie Bertoline, Business Development Manager, E. & J. Gallo Winery.

: Paul Governale, President and Mike Brennan, CT Market Manager, Michelangelo Imports.

: Jeff Rowlett, Vice President of Global Sales and Karen Clayton, Regional Manager, Oak Ridge Winery.

: AnnMarie Brennan, Field Sales Manager, Connecticut Distributors, Inc. (CDI), and Tim Wilkes, Vice President of Sales – East Division, Domaine Bousquet.

: Manon Ourssaire, Market Manager, Cordier USA.

: Richard Martins, Regional Manager CT/ME/VT, Prestige Wine Imports and Kevin Miller, On-Premise Sales Representative and Consultant, CDI.

: Brand Ambassadors Jessica Rodrigues highlighting Patrón Citrónge Orange and Jalapeño Liqueur and Lindsey Duggan showcasing Patrón Reposado Tequila.

: Byron Kidd, Territory Manager and Oscar Molina, Territory Manager, Suntory Global Spirits.

: Erick Galbreath, Brand Engagement Specialist, Ben Holladay Bourbon and Del Bannier, Brand Ambassador.

: Brand Ambassadors Carmela Amenta showcasing Disaronno Velvet Cream Liqueur and Maddy Delgado highlighting Disaronno Originale Liqueur.

: Brand Ambassadors Melissa Bokoff and Matt Kaczynksi highlighting Angel’s Envy Bourbon.

: Jorge Ball, Sr. Territory Manager, Moët Hennessy and Alisha Sturges, Brand Ambassador.

: Brand Ambassadors Sue and Juliana Daddio showcasing Hendrick’s Gin.

: Brand Ambassadors Anita Warren showcasing Skrewball Peanut Butter Whiskey Eggnog and Larry Fernandez highlighting Kahlúa Dunkin’ Caramel Swirl Cream Liqueur.

: Brand Ambassador Janet Meyers showcasing Schmitt Söhne Riesling.

: Brand Ambassador Michelle Bendiksen.

: Brand Ambassador A.V. Perkins showcasing Josh Non Alcoholic Sparkling.

: WX Brands’ Jeremy Biagiotti, Regional Sales Expert and Tom Cullen, Key Account Manager.

: Mark Bell, Division Manager, Copper Cane Wines & Provisions.

: Ashley Comeau, Business Development Manager, E. & J. Gallo Winery.

: Chad Walsh, Global Sales Director, Ashes & Diamonds.

: William McPharlin Jr., Regional Manager CT, NY, NJ, C. Mondavi & Family.

: Brand Ambassador Joanne Beniger showcasing Elouan Pinot Noir.

: Brand Ambassador Patricia Escoffery highlighting Robert Mondavi Rye Barrel-Aged Red Blend and Meiomi Pinot Noir.

: Seth Williams, Kendall-Jackson Wines showcasing Kendall-Jackson Vintner’s Reserve Brut Cuvée.

: JD Wagoner, East Region Sales Manager, Jonata and The Hilt Estate.

: Phoenix Khandwala, Brand Manager, Evaton highlighting Silk & Spice Red Blend.

: Brand Ambassador Christine Vogel showcasing Broken Shed Vodka.

: Brand Ambassador Vince Berry showcasing Lifevine Pinot Noir.

: Yolanda Rolando, Brand Ambassador and David Barzottini, Regional Manager, Deutsch Family Wine & Spirits.

: Brand Ambassador Tara Brunelle showcasing Mi Campo Reposado Tequila.

: Mike Doran, CDI and Eva Milanowski, Brand Ambassador showcasing Gray Whale Gin.

: Brand Ambassador Melissa Vandenberg highlighting High West Campfire Whiskey.

: Brand Ambassadors Maeve Riden showcasing Kahlúa Chocolate Sips Liqueur and Kristy Cote highlighting Absolut Vanilla Vodka.

: Miriam Howard, Brand Ambassador showcasing Redemption Rum Cask Finish Bourbon and Steven Ready, CT District Manager, Deutsch Family Wine & Spirits highlighting Bib & Tucker Gold Roast Bourbon.

: Brand Ambassador Lori Chapman showcasing Chivas Regal Blended Scotch Whisky.

: Brand Ambassadors Nayda Flores and Janet Meyers.

: Edwin Castillo, Global Ambassador, Ozama Rum and Abbott Wolfe, Founder and CEO, Drink 2 Success showcasing Ozama Rum.

: Brand Ambassadors Heather Kolodziej, Joanne Beniger and Lori Chapman.

: Susy Diaz, Brand Ambassador and Cory Davis, Northeast Regional Sales Manager, Stoller Wine Group showcasing Elouan wines.

: Gina D’Ambrosca, Brand Ambassador and Jen Walsh, Business Manager, E. & J. Gallo Winery.

: Brand Ambassadors Jennifer Bates highlighting Glenfiddich Aston Martin F1 16 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky and Michelle Cassile.

: Brand Ambassadors Pierina Lecaros and Dee Ortiz.

: Brand Ambassadors Zach Hayworth and Erin Stenvall.

: Brand Ambassador Marcia Daniel showcasing Silent Pool Gin.

: Brand Ambassadors Chrissy Bacon and Susan Michel showcasing Tres Agaves Reposado and Blanco tequilas.

: Jon Roy, Regional Sales Manager, Bluebird Hardwater; Ali Welcome, Brand Ambassador; and David Dougherty, VP of Sales, Bluebird Hardwater.

: Phil Mastoinanni, Co-owner, Fabrizia Spirits and a brand ambassador showcasing Fabrizia Crema di Pistacchio Liqueur.

: Brand Ambassadors Anthony Urillo and Trayce Santoro with the Whipshots Vodka Infused Whipped Cream line.

: Lisa Panteleakos, Regional Sales Manager, The Long Drink Company and Jessica Strickland, Brand Ambassador showcasing The Finnish Long Drink in Traditional Citrus.

: Greg Altieri, CDI and Paul Mazurek, District Manager, Trinchero Family Estates.

: Tyler Ash, Brand Ambassador, Compass Box showcasing Compass Box Nectarosity Blended Scotch Whisky and Crimson Casks Blended Malt Scotch Whisky.

: James Bent, Sales Director East, Virginia Distillery Co.

: Brand ambassadors showcasing NEFT Vodka.

: Angela Salvatore, Brand Ambassador showcasing Heaven’s Door Ascension Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey and Jarrod DiFranco, New England Region Manager, Heaven’s Door Distillery.