Connecticut Distributors, Inc. (CDI), hosted its annual “CDI Experience” at Foxwoods Resort Casino on September 10. Spanning three venues – the High Rollers Luxury Lanes & Lounge, Guy Fieri’s Kitchen + Bar and The Scorpion Bar – more than 1,500 trade guests attended the annual tasting event, which featured over 90 supplier representatives from wine, spirits and cordials brands. The event showcased 658 items in total, with 110 tables for attendees to peruse during the afternoon trade tasting event.
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- Connecticut Distributors, Inc. hosted its annual CDI Experience at Foxwoods Resort Casino on September 10.
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- All from CDI: Paul Puhalla, Director of Business Development; Kyle Rinoski, Account Development Specialist – Casinos; John Parke, President; Michael Evans, On Premise Manager, Diamond Division; and Peter Apostrias, Diamond Field Sales Manager.
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- Sam Papale, District Manager Connecticut, Bronco Wine Company.
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- Danny Greene, Regional Sales Director, Provence Rosé Group.
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- Damon Lawson, Area Sales Manager New England, IBG Wines.
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- Deutsch Family Wine & Spirits Chris Parkin, Trade Development Manager and Nina Turcsanyi, District Manager – CT.
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- Brand Ambassador Traycee Santoro highlighting Neirano Prosecco.
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- Daniel Cubicciotti, Northeast Off Premise Manager, Turquoise Life.
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- Laurene Camin pouring for Michelangelo Imports.
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- Bill Feeley, Market Manger CT, Moët Hennessy USA.
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- Brand Ambassadors Jessica Strickland and Kim Acker for Effen Vodka.
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- Vince Farricielli and Brian Daley for Broken Shed Vodka.
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- Brand Ambassador Noah Bonner; Stacey Pabst, CDI; and Chris Guerrera, CDI.
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- Brand Ambassador Jack Farrell for Grand Marnier.
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- Lisa Panteleakos, Castle Brands, Inc., and Brand Ambassadors Rachel Bedigian and Kristine DiTolla.
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- Heather Martin and Jenna Artisani for Chivas Regal and Jameson Irish Whiskey.
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- Rachael Texeira, NY/NJ District Manager, Michael David Winery.
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- Dayna Kasprzycki, Multicultural Retail Account Specialist, Pernod Ricard; Brand Ambassador; Brand Ambassadors Candice Guerrera and Autumn Kerce; and Jessica Katz, Market Manager, On Premise – CT, Pernod Ricard.
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- Garrett Fardelmann and P.J. Aliseo, E. & J. Gallo Winery.
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- Bridget Schulten, Sam Schulten and Rob Schulten of Asylum Distillery.
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- Adam Castelsky, Casa Dragones.
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- Aubrey Collins and Robert Bargnesi, LIQS Cocktail Shots.
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- Carrie Finley, Gallo Spirits Division, Dalmore Scotch Whisky.
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- Cameron Davis and Graydon Filyk, Playa Real Tequila.
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- Brand Ambassador Briell LeBuis for Grey Goose Vodka.
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- Alexa Pugnani and Joy Hudson for Bacardi.
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- Brand Ambassador Nannette Gendreau highlighting 44 North .
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- Alessio Pane, Executive VP, Caffo Beverages Inc.
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- Michael Yarema, Vice President, Crillon Importers.
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- Tracey Eure, NY Market Manager, Cinco Spirits Group and Adrienne Randel.
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- Nina Turcsanyi, District Manager – CT and Brianna Dunphy.
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- Sakari Manninen and Dominick Borghese, The Long Drink.
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- Mae Sullivan and Dan Johnston, Collective Arts Distilling.
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- Elizabeth Pliska highlighting Fontesole Languedoc Les Larmes du Volcan Rouge.
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- Mike Cincotta, Selective Wine Estates.
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- Brian Kelley, Quintessential Brands.
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- John Hobbs and Michael Cutter, Charles Krug Wines.
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- Robbie LeBlanc, Northeast Regional Sales Manager, Bogle Vineyards.
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- Natasha O’Connor, Regional Sales Manager and Lynn George, Upstate NY Regional Manager, both from Jackson Family Wines..
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- Karlyn Gilmore, Wente Vineyards.
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- Pamela Mancrini, New York and Connecticut Regional Manager, J. Lohr Vineyards and Wines.
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- Brand Ambassador Mary Wilson with items from SOCIAL Sparkling Wine.
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- Brand Ambassador Melissa McIntosh, Prestige Beverage Group.
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- Brand Ambassador Joanna DeNovellis showcasing PRIQLY Prickly Pear Liqueur.
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- Mike Battaglia, East Coast Director, LeVecke Corporation.
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- Brand Ambassador Antoinette Petrillo with wines from the New England Wine & Spirits portfolio.
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- Traycee Santoro highlighting Bib & Tucker Bourbon.
