
Horizon Beverage Co. of Rhode Island highlighted an expansive range of wines from its portfolio during a spring Wine Expo at the Crowne Plaza Providence-Warwick on April 13. Sales team members, suppliers and brand representatives welcomed hundreds of area accounts and trade professionals for the spring showcase. Rare and high-end wines were presented from renowned growing regions across the globe, among the afternoon event highlights, which also included a pre-expo Barolo seminar and a friendly test-of-knowledge blind wine tasting competition.
- Horizon Beverage Co. of Rhode Island welcomed guests to its Spring Wine Show on April 13.
- Rian Caldwell, Area Manager – MA/CT, Riboli Family Wines.
- Austin McDannell, Bottles Fine Wines pouring for Stoller Wine Group.
- Dina Margeson, Representative, Darioush Khaledi Winery.
- John Sorice, Northeast Sales Manager, David Milligan Selections and Mathias Icard, Commercial Director/Sales Director, Château de L’Orangerie.
- Dan Ziroli, Brand Ambassador, Distinguished Vineyards and Brad Thomas, East Region Sales Manager, Enotec Imports, Inc.
- Manda Main, Representative, Wente Family Estates.
- James J. Ferrara, Area Sales Manager, Don Sebastiani & Sons.
- Emma Powers, Representative, Lola Wines and Jennifer Williamson-Doré, Vintner, Sales and Marketing, Foxen Vineyard & Winery.
- Mika A. DiGesu, WSET L3, Regional Manager – MA/RI, Viña Concha y Toro USA.
- Frank Martucci, Director of Beverage & Nightlife, Bally’s Corporation speaking to Bob Buonaccorsi, Horizon Beverage Co.
- Jonathan McGowan, Sales Consultant, Wine Marketing Division, Horizon Beverage Co.
- Xavier Flouret, CEO and Founder, Cognac One and Louis Gabriele Jr., Representative, Cockburn’s Port.
- Lori Swift pouring for The Wine Group.
- Sake Specialists Marina Girodano and Heather Giovanni, Heavensake.
- Cathy Harrison, Regional Director of Sales, Northeast, Boisset Collection.
- Matthew Fanelli, VP Sales and Operations, Better Rhodes.
- June Cerrito, Winery Manager/Winemaker, Gooseneck Vineyards.
- Marta Rich, Owner/Proprietress, Talisman Wine and Matt Seifert, CSW, Vice President of Sales, Stratus Wine & Spirits.
- Amanda Goggin, Regional Sales Manager MA/NH/RI/ME/VT, Stoli Group.
- John Melo, International Representative, Shaw-Ross.
- Cya Gilbert, Regional Manager and David Caliri, VP Northeast, Prestige Wine Imports.
- Guillermo Sanchez de Molina, Area Manager, Pradorey.
- Emma Charron, Trade Market Manager and Caroline Ricca, PR and Communications Manager, Laurent-Perrier USA Inc.
- Kevin Hickey, Regional Sales Manager – CT/MA/RI/NH/ME/VT and Steve Brady, Area Sales Manager, Sovereign Brands.
- Marisa Sebastianelli, Director of Sales – Northeast, House of Smith.
- Brian Kelley, East Coast Regional Manager, One Hope.
- Patricia Allen, Representative, Merriam Vineyards.
- Alex Rodriguez, NE Regional Manager, Maison Albert Bichot.
- Ryan Fochtman, District Manager – MA/RI, Kobrand Corp.
- Remi Barrett – Owner/Partner, La Sirena Wines.
- Shawn Moquin, State Manager, MA & RI, Kobrand Corp.
- Bill Shenas, OP National Accounts & Eastern Regional Sales Manager, Grgich Hill Cellars and Chris Iannetta, Owner/Partner, Jack Wines.
- Tom Stewart, Senior Regional Manager, Frederick Wildman & Sons; Sheila Agalarova, Brand Ambassador; and Alexis Ramirez, North East Regional Manager, Fresh Vine Wine.
- Sabrina Magno, Representative and Christopher W. Brooks, Area Sales Manager, Folio Fine Wine Partners.
- Jeff Feinberg, President, Citadel Trading.
- Michael Sullivan, District Manager and Ashley Blesse, Director of Sales, Banfi Wines.
- Megan Jacobs, Representative, 3 Badge Enology.
- Christine Patric, Brand Ambassador, King Estate Winery, Inc.
- Keren Janiszweski, Regional Sales Director – Northeast, Jam Cellars.
- Cortney Shultz, Area Manager – New York Metro, J. Lohr Winery.
- Matt Gant, Representative, Alpha & Omega Collection and Nick Cicchitelli, Representative, Peju Winery.
- Mitchell Weissberg, Sales Director – Wine & Spirits – NH/ME/VT, Constellation Brands.
- Scott McDonald, Northeast Regional Manager, Une Femme Wines.
- Jacob Tasich, Representative, pouring for Brown Forman.
Photos by Laura Widness.