
Murphy Distributors of Branford hosted a trade tasting at the Omni New Haven Hotel at Yale in New Haven on Sept. 7. Guests enjoyed sprawling city views while tastes of select wines, spirits and ready-to-drink offerings were showcased. Suppliers, brand representatives and members of the Murphy Distributors sales team were onsite to discuss selections with guests with a range of local, national and imported brands available for tasting.
- Kyle Ely, Sales Representative, Art of Pour.
- Andrew Lix, National Sales Director, Cleveland Whiskey.
- Sarah Huo, Events Ambassador and Investor, Altaneve Wines.
- Paolo Carcione, Sales; Nicole Heyman, Vice President and Rufio Lerma, Sales, SoilAir Selection.
- David McKurdy, Boutinot, showcasing Les Volets Pinot Noir Rosé.
- Matt Habdas, Sales Representative, Murphy Distributors, highlighting Monnet VSOP Cognac and Austin Cooney-Foubert, Export Manager, Monnet, highlighting Monnet XO Cognac.
- Alia Scelzo, Regional Sales Manager, Northeast, Miami Cocktail Co., highlighting Miami Cocktail Margarita Spritz.
- Brand Ambassador, Donna Taylor; Ryan Whalen and Justine Whalen, Owners, Weekday Rosé.
- Brandon Parker, U.S. Sales Manager, Bodegas Riojanas, highlighting Monte Real Gran Reserva.
- Robert Jones, Master Sommelier, Court of Master Sommeliers for Kysela Pere et Fils LTD, highlighting Montebuena Rioja.
- Vanessa Demetrio, Events, Nutmeg & Oak.
- Marcella Jerez and Mike Mack, Fourth & Pride Vodka.
- Clark Pope, Chief Executive Officer, Pope’s Cocktails, with Pope’s Cocktails RTD cocktails in Mojito, Whiskey Smash and Blueberry Lemonade flavors.
- Rachel Konstantine, Tastings and Events, Frank Family Wines, showcasing Rutherford Ranch Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon.
- Dylan York, Vice President, Sales, Revana, highlighting Revana Terroir Series Cabernet Sauvignon.
- Lauren Beck, Northeast Regional Manager, Winc, showcasing Porter & Plot Chardonnay.
- Adam Chesia, East Region Sales Manager, Donati Family Vineyard, highlighting Donati Family Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon and Donati Family Vineyard The Immigrant.
- Jim McGauley, Jr., National Sales Manager, Tomasello Winery, with Tomasello Winery Moscato in Cranberry, Peach, Red Raspberry and Watermelon flavors.
- Matthew Healey, Director, Sales and Marketing, Pleasant Valley Wine Company, with Great Western Brut Champagne.
- Dennis Hanson, Founder and President, Fortius Brands.
- Cassidy Stiebing, U.S. Export Manager, Bernard Magrez, showcasing Bleu de Mer Rosé.
- Mark Lee, Head of Sales, Makku, highlighting Makku Premium Makgeolli in Mango.
- Jax Haray, Brand Representative, Coconut Cartel Coconut Rum, showcasing Coconut Cartel Special Rum.
- Michael Powell, Account Manager and Joshua Norman, Brand Ambassador, Cool Cat.
- Alessandrio Malpassi, Regional Sales Manager, Northeast, Ethica Wines showcasing Cordero Mi Montezemolo Monfalletto Barolo.
- Nayda Flores, Vine Ventures.
- Cody Hart, Val’s Package Store.