Connecticut Distributors, Inc. (CDI), hosted its annual CDI Experience at Foxwoods Resort Casino on Sept. 19. The fall season portfolio showcase returned spanning two venues within Foxwoods: The High Rollers Luxury Lanes & Sports Lounge and Shrine. More than 1,100 industry guests attended the event, which featured over 70 supplier partner portfolios with 90 tables to peruse CDI’s wine, spirits, non-alcohol, ready-to-drink cocktails and cordial brands during the trade tasting. The event showcased 700 products in total for attendees to learn about and sample during the afternoon.
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- Connecticut Distributors, Inc. (CDI), hosted its annual CDI Experience at Foxwoods Resort Casino on Sept. 19.
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- Trade guests and accounts enjoyed an expansive sampling showcase of CDI portfolio selections.
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- Jamie Montesi, Senior District Manager, William Grant & Sons; Jon Fredyna, Vice President of Marketing, CDI; Stacy Pabst, Trade Development Manager – William Grant & Sons, CDI; and Gary Costa, Diamond Division Sales Representative, CDI.
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- Nilda Flores, Brand Ambassador and Bob Carbone, Regional Sales Manager – Northeast, WX Brands.
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- CDI’s Brian Federman, Anchor Division Field Sales Manager and Bill Steindl, Vice President of Operations and Government Affairs.
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- CDI’s 333 Creative Team: Matt Maguire, Graphic Design Manager; Gavrielle Figueiredo, Graphic Designer; Vin Ramaglia, Graphic Designer; Justin Gendron, Graphics Project and Production Specialist; and Kathryn Kiely, Graphic Designer.
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- Kotryna Gesait, Brand Ambassador, Starward Australian Whisky.
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- Jenna Regan and Tim Schestag, Sagamore Spirit Rye Whiskey.
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- Brian Johnson, Marussia Beverages USA showcasing Clonakilty Single Batch Irish Whiskey.
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- Janea Dewaine, Brand Amabassador and Jason Horton, Tanteo Tequila.
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- Sofie Diaz, Brand Ambassador; Joel Elmer, Vice President of Sales, Caledonia Spirits; and Tara Brunello, Brand Ambassador.
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- Douglas Meaney, CT Market Manager, Via Carota Craft Cocktails and Jimmy Bruton, Chief Marketing Officer, Via Carota Craft Cocktails.
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- A brand ambassador and Alessio Pane, Executive Vice President – CFO, Caffo Beverages Inc.
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- Kyle Harman and Marilyn Coe, Cincoro Tequila.
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- Brown-Forman’s Don Jean, Off Premise Manager and Tom Kachmarck, CT State Manager highlighting Diplomatico Rum.
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- Brand Ambassador Susy Diaz pouring for a guest.
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- Susan-Anne Cosgrove, Vice President of Global Marketing and Public Relations, Domaine Bousquet.
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- Cali Laspina, District Manager and Sophie Daniels, Region Manager, Copper Cane Wines & Provisions.
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- Avery Giordonello, State Manager of Connecticut, Jackson Family Wines.
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- Will Longo, Field Sales Manager, Constellation Brands.
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- Brand Ambassador Kim Aliczi showcasing Phantom Red Blend.
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- Seth Kweller, Regional Sales Manager – Select Division and Houston Hill, Hospitality Coordinator, Jackson Family Wines.
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- Valerie Bertoline, Business Development Manager, On Premise – CT and NH and Garrett Fardelmann, Business Development Manager, SIRIUS Brands – CT, NH, E. & J. Gallo Winery.
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- Brand Ambassador Katelyn Trieu with selections from Grey Goose Vodka.
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- Pamela Buonanno and Paul Fede, Co-founder, Gooseneck Vineyards.
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- Derk Wilbrenninck and Celine Enjalbert, U.S. Ambassador, Loire Proprietes.
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- Mike Brennan and David Caliri, Prestige Wine Imports.
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- Thor Oliver, Area Manager – New England, Evaton.
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- Guests Jay Patel, Cellar on 85; Rajmikant Patel, Oxford Liquors; and Manisha Patel, Hampton Wine & Spirits.
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- Laurene Camin, Business Manager and Paul J. Governale, President, Michelangelo Italian Wine Selections.
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- Cara Passarelli, Connecticut Distributors, Inc. and Laurene Camin, Business Manager, Michelangelo Italian Wine Selections.
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- Connor Nugent, 2XO Whiskey.
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- Marc Nicolet, Vice President, U.S. Sales Director, Compass Box Whisky.
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- Charlie DelTorchio, Courage & Conviction American Single Malt Whisky.
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- Kyle Livingstone, Regional Manager, Samson & Surrey.
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- Miriam Howard and Kyle Livingstone, Samson & Surrey.
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- Brand Ambassador Kathi Savage showcasing WhistlePig 10 Year Small Batch Rye Whiskey.
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- Jarrod DiFranco, Heaven’s Door Distillery and Jodi St. Laurent, Brand Ambassador.
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- Brand Ambassador Larry Acevedo.
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- Chris Frederickson, President and Co-Founder, Traverse City Whiskey Co.
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- Brand Ambassador Patricia Escoffery showcasing Somrus Cream Liqueur in Mango and Chai flavors.
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- Jennifer Spiering, Chinola, LLC and Charles Sachs, Piermont Brands highlighting Tequila Cayeya Resposado.
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- Karen Clayton, Business Development Manager – Northeast, Oak Ridge Winery.
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- John Martin, Northeast Division Manager, Michael David Winery.
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- Brand Ambassador Renee Aiken.
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- Chris Ireland, Ireland Family Wine & Spirits.
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- Brand Ambassadors Jenn Bates and Jenn Arnobaldi.
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- Brand Ambassadors Nancy Brown and Heather Kolodziej.
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- William A. McPharlin Jr., Regional Manager, CT, NY and NJ, C. Mondavi & Family highlighting Charles Krug Generations.
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- Brand Ambassador Maddy Delgado pouring for a guest.
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- Brand Ambassadors Patty Kiefer and Sue Daddio.
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- Brian Daley and Vincent Farricielli, Owner Beverage Solutions showcasing Broken Shed Vodka.
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- Brand Ambassador Amy Fredericks highlighting Green Briar Tennessee Whiskey.
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- Brand Ambassador Laura Ferguson highlighting Cazadores Anejo Cristalino Tequila.
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- Brand Ambassadors Ali Welcome, Mary Zalewa, Jessie Rosa and Alisha Sturges.
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- Brand Ambassadors Valerie Lynk and Anthony Urillo highlighting Ghost Tequila.
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- Syliva Montalban and Sydney Capezzone, The Long Drink.
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- Brand Ambassadors Angela Salvatore and Kellie Ricci.
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- Brand Ambassador Alan Kessler.
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- Sondra Maddox, Pay Wines.
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- Brand Ambassador Yanette Dominguez.
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- A Brand Ambassador and Paul Glynn.
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- Brand Ambassador Julissa Rivera showcasing Falesco Vitiano Rosso.
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- Neil Cashman, Jackson Family Wines.
Photos 2, 4 and 5 courtesy of CDI.
