Oceanstate Wine & Spirits of Rhode Island and its Massachusetts counterpart, Baystate, conducted sales training seminars at their office for both sales teams in early July. Wines were selected from several regions and several varietals in two sessions. A third session featured spirits. Teams were tested to help broaden their knowledge.
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- Front row: Joe Lagrotteria, Baystate; Jeff Ross, Baystate; Maureen Monteiro, Oceanstate; and Kelly McGrath, Baystate. Second row: Dave Richerson, Katie Goodine and Sean Marani, Baystate.
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- The July 1 session wines readied for blind tasting: Evolucio Furmint; Neboa Albarino; Cattin Riesling; Sartarelli Verdicchio; Fritz Chardonnay; Quara Torrontes; La Querciolina Istriciaia Maremma IGT; Puramun Malbec Reserva; Lechuza Garnacha; Stolpman Estate Syrah; Nervi Gattinara; Pali Fiddlestix.
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- Front row: Maureen Monteiro, Oceanstate and Kelly McGrath, Baystate. Second row: Katie Goodine and Sean Marani of Baystate.
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- First row: Sales team members Sarah LaFlamme, Brett Barclift, Brittney King, all of Baystate; Second row: Jenna Murphy and Joe Lagrotteria, Baystate; and Jim Hayes, Oceanstate.
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- Fine Wine Manager for Oceanstate and Baystate, Jared Marcus.
