Connecticut Distributors, Inc. (CDI), hosted its annual CDI Experience at Foxwoods Resort Casino on Sept. 20. After a two-year hiatus, the fall season portfolio showcase returned spanning three venues throughout Foxwoods: The High Rollers Luxury Lanes & Sports Lounge, Shrine and The Scorpion Bar. More than 1,100 industry guests attended the event, which featured over 90 supplier representatives with 100-plus tables to peruse CDI’s wine, spirits, ready-to-drink cocktails and cordial brands during the afternoon trade tasting. “What a fantastic day. I want to thank all our suppliers and trade partners who attended for their support and thank you to Foxwoods for hosting us,” said John Slocum, President, CDI. “After two years of being away, our supplier partners and everyone attending brought fantastic energy, making the 2022 edition of the CDI Experience an overwhelming success. Lastly, I would like to thank our team at CDI for organizing an extraordinary event; putting on a best-in-class show of this magnitude touches every department in the organization. We are looking forward to seeing you all again in 2023.”
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- Connecticut Distributors, Inc. (CDI), hosted its annual CDI Experience trade show at Foxwoods Resort Casino on Sept. 20.
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- All from CDI: Bill Steindl, Vice President Operations and Government Affairs; Kyle Rinoski, Field Sales Manager; and John Slocum, President.
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- Phil Mastroianni and Kristen Connolly, Fabrizia Spirits.
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- Mari Carrion, RI/CT Manager, Justin & Landmark Vineyards; Kelly Scofield, Senior Business Manager, CDI; and Emma Bzdafka, Sales Manager, Justin & Landmark Vineyards.
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- All from CDI: Joe Verrilli, Field Sales Manager; Vanessa Alward, Account Development Specialist; and Kevin Mahon, Division Sales Director.
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- Joe Palisi, Integrated Marketing Director, CDI; Matthew Maguire, Lead Graphic Designer, CDI; Vincent Ramaglia, Graphic Designer, CDI; Kathryn Kiely, Graphic Designer, CDI; and Gavrielle Fiqueiredo, CDI Integrated Marketing Team.
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- All from TUCK Gin: Jonathan Davies, President and Chief Tasting Officer; Morgan Tuck, Brand Ambassador; and Katie Howard, Sales Manager.
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- Robbie Leblanc, Bogle Vineyards showcasing Juggernaut wines.
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- Stephanie Kristy, Trade Marketing Manager, CDI with High Noon cocktails and Rumchata.
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- Bacardi Coconut Rum, Tropical Rum and Spiced Rum.
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- Christopher Conroy, WhistlePig and Laura Stucky, Brand Ambassador showcasing WhistlePig 10 Year Small Batch Rye Whiskey.
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- Lauren Brennan and Paul Fede, Gooseneck Vineyards showcasing Gooseneck Vineyards Oregon Pinot Noir in 720-ml and large-format bottles.
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- Bota Box Bota Rita Margarita in Classic Lime and Strawberry flavors.
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- Pam Macarini, J. Lohr Vineyards highlighting J. Lohr Pure Paso Red Blend.
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- Pete Lynch and Charles Sachs, Blank Vodka showcasing Blank Vodka, Tequila Cayeya and Two Nights Coffee Liqueur.
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- CDI’s Mike Bendtson with guests at CDI’s social media moniker CheersCT photo booth and backdrop.
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- Neil Cashman, Jackson Family Wines, Estates Division pouring for a guest.
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- All from CDI: Jon Fredyna, Director of Marketing; Steve Slota, Considine Division Manager; and Mike Copeland, Field Sales Manager.
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- Erica Kraypohl, Northeast Market Manager, Virginia Distillery Co.
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- CDI Experience guests at The Scorpion Bar.
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- Mike Brennan, Prestige Wine Imports; Steve Drew, Bacardi; and Steve Slota, Considine Division Manager, CDI.
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- All from Michelangelo Italian Wine Selections: Cara Catrone, Sales Consultant; Laurene Camin, Business Manager; and Gary Coluccini, President.
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- Business Development Managers Valerie Bertoline and Garrett Fardelmann, E. & J. Gallo Winery.
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- Guests enjoying the CDI Experience with Hennessy VS Cognac.
Photos by Joe Palisi, Connecticut Distributors, Inc.
