
The Omni Hotel in Providence welcomed MS Walker and its guests for the 2016 Fine Wine and Spirits Experience on September 19. The trade tasting consisted of the two seminars “How to Taste Fine Wine” and “Making Gin Great Again.” Domestic and imported fine wines, spirits and beers were available to taste while trade guests spoke with representatives to further their knowledge about the products. Appetizers accompanied the many tasting selections spread between multiple rooms at the Omni.
- 2016 MS Walker Fine Wine and Spirit Experience
- Justin Sullivan, Assistant General Manager; Kathleen Stadler, Marketing Coordinator; Brett Allen, General Manager, all from MS Walker.
- Jessyloo Rodrigues, Brand Ambassador, Caledonia Spirits.
- West Stone, Regional Sales Manager, Mexcor.
- Marthinus van der Vyver, NA Manager, Ken Forrester Wines.
- Bill Cartier, National Sales Manager, Culitos.
- Keith Harvell, Regional Manager, Piccini.
- Steve Intoni, Key Account Manager, Bronco Wine Company.
- Justin DeWalt, Sales Manager and Paul Chartrand, President, Chartrand Imports.
- Lindsay Cox, NE Regional Manager, Domaine Select.
- Jamie Corcoris, District Manager, Terlato Wines.
- Barbra Reddish, Principal, ViaVino Tastings; Heather Carbone, Sales Manager, Corvo.
- Staci Smith, State Manager, Mionetto USA.
- Sam Ghannam, Merchandiser, MS Walker Imported Brands.
- Emma Bzdafka, Sales Manager, Justin & Landmark Vineyards.
- Amber Crown, NE Territory Manager, Negociants USA.
- Joe DiMarco, Representative and Giuseppe Santarelli, NA Manager, Avignonesi-Gruppo Classica.
- Jennifer DiDomizio, Sales Manager, Long Meadow Ranch.
- Charlene Leinonen, Brand Ambassador, Western Spirits Beverage Company.
- David Eber, President, Santa Maria Imports, LLC.
- Karie Morehouse, Sales and Paul Kozub, President, V-One Vodka.
- John Henry, Partner, El Buho Mezcal.
- Johnny Egan, Area Manager, Vertical Spirits.
- Geoff Curley, Founder, Gin Lane 1751.
- Chelsey Walton, Sales Representative, Black Infusions and Michael Davidson, CEO, Black Fig Vodka.
- Thomas Lezynski, Regional Manager, Matchbook Wine Company; Nate Saywell, Fine Wine Sales Manager, MS Walker.
- Deborah Clark and Patricia Allen, Brand Ambassador, Merriam Vineyards.
- Kristin Loehning, NE Regional Manager, Lucas Bols USA.
- Monique Cabral, Paradise Promotions; Kim Melo, Owner, Paradise Promotions, Rachel Machkowsky, NE Area Manager, Heaven Hill Brands; Charles Yarman, NE Regional Manager, Heaven Hill Brands; Kelly Williamson, Paradise Promotions
- Taylor Stuckey, Regional Sales Manager, Delicato Family Vineyards.
- Anthony Carrollo, NE Division Manager, WinesU
- Augusto Gabriel, Territory Manager, Winbow/MundoVino; Nate Sayer, Fine Wine Sales Manager, MS Walker
- John Considine, VP Sales, Klin Spirits
- Steven Frederico, Broker, Liquid Brands
- Jim Barnicle, Regional Manager, Levecke, Pau Maui & Uncle Bob’s
- Cheryl Shea, Tasting Rep, Schmitt Sohne
- Craig Weigand, NE Sales Manager, Middleton Family Wines.
- Keith Harvell, Regional Manager, Piccini.
- Zach Schulze, Co-Founder, FitVine Wine
- Ben Sandstrom, Eastern Region Portfolio Manager, Aviva Vino.
- Adam Wilson, NE Sales Manager, European Cellars.
- Jacob Bruns, Merchandiser, Matthew Shakespeare Area Manager, Don & Sons.
- Matthew Perry, East Coast Sales Manager, Diamond Wine Importers.
- Vic Zelinsky, Broker, Talamonti
- Chick Luther, Tasting Rep, Total Beverage Solution
- Brian Coleman, Merchandiser, Antigal Winery & Estates
- Shawn Ramos, Merchandiser, Advantage International
- Daniel Hubbard, Director of Business Development, MS Walker
- Kim McLeod, Sales & Marketing Director, Anne Amie Vineyards.
- Don Metivier, Sales Manager, Davies Family Selection.
- Ross Bouchard, Eastern Regional Manager., Marc de Grazia Selections
- Tim Froggatt, NE Regional Manager., Maison Louis Latour