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2015
AUGUST
FEATURES
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Association News

Dale Venturini gives perspective on the state of the
hospitality industry.
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Beer Column

Smoked beer off ers an unusual taste profi le.
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On Premise Advice

Summer isn’t over. Make sure you are ready for the
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changing season, now.
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Cocktail Corner

Rising to the occasion with Jonathan Pogash.
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Splendid Blended

Soft, fruity and playful, the new genre of Red Blends
is making its mark.
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Mezcal on the Cusp

The wild agave spirit is becoming the bartender’s
best friend.

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AUGUST
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Bourbon on Top

The bourbon craze is no fl uke, and it continues to go upscale.
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Bordeaux Blueprint
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Selling wines from this iconic region can pose challenges—but
the eff ort pays off .
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Valuing Burgundy

High prices are old news; Burgundy’s quality surge has created
pockets of real value.
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Bark Talk

Blake Pope keeps up with the storied kitchen at Kindred
in Davidson, NC.

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5 Market Point 17 The Find 22 Retail Review
6 News Front 18 New Products & Promotions 26 Serving Up
8 Around Town 20 Wine Buzz
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NEWSFRONT
FREDERICK WILDMAN AND SONS NAMES NEW LASDA TO LEAD HEINEKEN USA NATIONAL
MANAGEMENT LINE UP ACCOUNTS TEAM
John Sellar was named as the new Heineken USA hired Bridget Lasda,
President of Frederick Wildman and former Vice President of Sales for the
Sons, Ltd., in a June announcement by Coca-Cola Company, as Vice President
Corrado Casoli, Wildman’s Chairman of National Accounts, beginning July
of the Board. Previously, Sellar served as 27. Lasda had been with Coca-Cola for
Vice President of Wildman’s Wholesale 13 years, most recently as head of the
Division and has been with the company Target account. Previously, she held
since 1997. Benjamin Kirschner replaces Sellar as the new leadership roles in operations, sales and
Director of Sales for the Wholesale Division in NYC and NJ. Bill category development, serving as Vice President of Category
Commercialization for Coca-Cola’s water, tea, coffee and
Seawright, Vice President Northern Division Manager, will now
venturing and emerging brands.
manage the 30-person U.S. sales force as Vice President, National
Sales Manager.
DISCUS SHOWCASES AMERICAN SPIRITS
IN FRANCE
EDRINGTON AMERICAS NAMES MARKETING,
FINANCIAL EXECUTIVES
The Distilled Spirits
Council of the United
Edrington Americas announced
States sponsored an export
appointments to its senior executive
team in North American Marketing. promotion at Vinexpo 2015
Christopher Spalding, previously in Bordeaux, France from
Vice President, Division Manager- June 14-18, showcasing
Northeast USA was promoted to Senior Vice President, Commercial American distilled spirit
Director, North America. Jim Brennan, Vice President, Marketing products in one of the
for North America, was promoted to Senior Vice President, industry’s top trade shows.
Marketing Director-North America. Michael Misiorski, previously The Council participated in The Spirits Business’ “Spiritual
Chief Financial Officer of both Stoli Group USA and Bacardi Bar” booth, and partnered with the U.S. Bartenders Guild
North America, joined Edrington with the same title. Edrington for an educational seminar for convention attendees
Americas is led by President and CEO, Paul Ross. that highlighted the global resurgence of the cocktail, an
American invention, along with the unique heritage and style
of American spirits.
KLEIN PROMOTED TO CFO AT
CONSTELLATION BRANDS
NEW CHAIRMAN APPOINTED TO MOLSON
Constellation Brands, Inc. announced COORS BOARD
that David Klein has been promoted
to Executive Vice President and Chief Geoff Molson, a member of the Molson
Financial Officer, replacing Bob Ryder. Coors Board of Directors, was appointed
As the new CFO, Klein will join Chairman on June 3. Pete Coors, the
Constellation’s Executive Management past Chairman, will assume the role
Committee and report directly to Rob of Vice President. The by-laws for the
Sands, President and Chief Executive Board of Directors state the chairman
Officer. Klein joined Constellation in 2004, and most recently and the vice chairman alternate between
served as CFO for the company’s beer division. His previous the Molson and Coors families on
roles with Constellation include SVP, Treasurer and Controller a two-year rotating basis. Molson has served the board since
as well as CFO for the company’s former European business.
December 2009.
Prior to his tenure at Constellation, Klein held title of CFO at
Montana Mills.
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NEWSFRONT NEWSFRONT
FREDERICK WILDMAN AND SONS NAMES NEW LASDA TO LEAD HEINEKEN USA NATIONAL ANHEUSER-BUSCH WILL INVEST $1.5 BILLION among other brands. Sidney Frank Importing Co. staffs more
MANAGEMENT LINE UP ACCOUNTS TEAM IN OPERATIONS than 175 full-time employees and has a network of distributors
and brokers throughout the United States. Mast-Jägermeister
John Sellar was named as the new Heineken USA hired Bridget Lasda, Anheuser-Busch will invest $1.5 billion in
SE is a privately held corporation whose shares are held by the
President of Frederick Wildman and former Vice President of Sales for the its U.S. brewing, agriculture, packaging
Findel-Mast family.
Sons, Ltd., in a June announcement by Coca-Cola Company, as Vice President and distributing operations by 2018. All
Corrado Casoli, Wildman’s Chairman of National Accounts, beginning July the investments made will support future
DIAGEO NORTH AMERICA ANNOUNCES
of the Board. Previously, Sellar served as 27. Lasda had been with Coca-Cola for growth of its brands, along with the U.S.
EXECUTIVE APPOINTMENTS
Vice President of Wildman’s Wholesale 13 years, most recently as head of the communities that operate through local
Division and has been with the company Target account. Previously, she held spending and jobs. Anheuser-Busch plans to spend about $850
Deirdre Mahlan has been appointed
since 1997. Benjamin Kirschner replaces Sellar as the new leadership roles in operations, sales and million on brewery and packaging expansions, $220 million on
to serve as President for Diageo
Director of Sales for the Wholesale Division in NYC and NJ. Bill category development, serving as Vice President of Category product innovation and about $720 million on increasing the
North America. She will replace Larry
Commercialization for Coca-Cola’s water, tea, coffee and
Seawright, Vice President Northern Division Manager, will now efficiency of its existing footprint.
Schwartz, who is retiring by the end
venturing and emerging brands.
manage the 30-person U.S. sales force as Vice President, National
of the year. Mahlan will continue in
Sales Manager.
BROWN-FORMAN REPORTS 2015 PROFITS her role as Chief Financial Officer
DISCUS SHOWCASES AMERICAN SPIRITS
until then. Diageo also appointed
EDRINGTON AMERICAS NAMES MARKETING, IN FRANCE Brown-Forman sales and operating income increased Tom Looney to President of U.S.
FINANCIAL EXECUTIVES during its fourth quarter, fiscal year ending April Open and Control States. He previously was the President of
The Distilled Spirits
30, 2015. For the full year there was a four-percent Diageo Guinness USA. Jeff Ivey will expand in his role of
Council of the United
Edrington Americas announced increase in net sales to $4.096 billion, a six-percent Chief Commercial Officer to leadership of National Accounts
States sponsored an export
appointments to its senior executive gain to $1.027 billion reported in operating income. and Commercial Capabilities. Tom Day, who is currently the
team in North American Marketing. promotion at Vinexpo 2015 Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Honey grew net sales by 28 Senior Vice President of Sales for Diageo Guinness USA, was
Christopher Spalding, previously in Bordeaux, France from percent, as well as other Jack Daniel’s brands that promoted to President for Diageo Guinness USA. He will join
Vice President, Division Manager- June 14-18, showcasing grew net sales by eight-percent. the North America Executive Team.
Northeast USA was promoted to Senior Vice President, Commercial American distilled spirit
Director, North America. Jim Brennan, Vice President, Marketing products in one of the
CASTLE BRANDS ANNOUNCE KENTUCKY USBG NAMES 2015 NATIONAL BARTENDER OF
for North America, was promoted to Senior Vice President, industry’s top trade shows.
DISTILLERY INVESTMENT THE YEAR
Marketing Director-North America. Michael Misiorski, previously The Council participated in The Spirits Business’ “Spiritual
Chief Financial Officer of both Stoli Group USA and Bacardi Bar” booth, and partnered with the U.S. Bartenders Guild
Castle Brands recently purchased about The United States Bartender’s Guild
North America, joined Edrington with the same title. Edrington for an educational seminar for convention attendees
20 percent of Copperhead Distillery (USBG) and Diageo World Class
Americas is led by President and CEO, Paul Ross. that highlighted the global resurgence of the cocktail, an
Company, which owns and operates has named New York City bartender
American invention, along with the unique heritage and style
the Kentucky Artisan Distillery. This Tyson Buhler as the 2015 Bartender
of American spirits.
KLEIN PROMOTED TO CFO AT investment was part of an ongoing of the Year. The competition
CONSTELLATION BRANDS agreement to construct a new warehouse brings together the country’s best
NEW CHAIRMAN APPOINTED TO MOLSON to store Jefferson’s bourbons and provide bartenders with the ultimate goal of
Constellation Brands, Inc. announced COORS BOARD distilling capabilities, as well as build a new visitor center representing the U.S. at the global
that David Klein has been promoted
and store dedicated to building the Jefferson’s brand. competition. Judges included 2014
to Executive Vice President and Chief Geoff Molson, a member of the Molson
global winner Charles Joly, 2013
Financial Officer, replacing Bob Ryder. Coors Board of Directors, was appointed
U.S. winner Jeff Bell, 2012 U.S. winner Ricky Gomez and
MAST-JÄGERMEISTER TO ACQUIRE SIDNEY
As the new CFO, Klein will join Chairman on June 3. Pete Coors, the
National President of the USBG David Nepove. They were
FRANK IMPORTING
Constellation’s Executive Management past Chairman, will assume the role
joined by internationally-acclaimed industry icons including
Committee and report directly to Rob of Vice President. The by-laws for the
Germany’s Mast-Jägermeister SE is acquiring Tony Abou-Ganim, Dale DeGroff, Jacques Bezuidenhout,
Sands, President and Chief Executive Board of Directors state the chairman
U.S.-based Sidney Frank Importing Co. for an Jim Meehan, Steve Olson and Julie Reiner.
Officer. Klein joined Constellation in 2004, and most recently and the vice chairman alternate between
undisclosed sum. The New Rochelle, New York-
served as CFO for the company’s beer division. His previous the Molson and Coors families on
based importer markets Jägermeister, Gekkeikan
roles with Constellation include SVP, Treasurer and Controller a two-year rotating basis. Molson has served the board since
Sake, Barenjäger liqueur, which is also owned
as well as CFO for the company’s former European business.
December 2009.
by Mast-Jägermeister, American Harvest Vodka,
Prior to his tenure at Constellation, Klein held title of CFO at
Monkey 47 Dry Gin and Casamigos Tequila,
Montana Mills.
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AROUNDTOWN
WARWICK RETAILER HOSTS 50 CENT FOR EFFEN
VODKA BOTTLE SIGNING
In June, Grammy Award-winning rapper and Connecticut
resident Curtis Jackson III, a.k.a. 50 Cent, visited I.M.
Gan Discount Liquors in Warwick accompanied by special
guest, Vinny Pazienza. Hundreds of fans lined the block
leading up to the bottle signing. Effen Vodka is imported
from Holland by Beam Suntory USA and comes in Original,
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Black Cherry, Cucumber and Raspberry. The brand is
available in Rhode Island through Horizon Beverage.
1. Curtis Jackson III, a.k.a. 50 Cent, and John T. Hogan,
President, I.M. Gan Discount Liquors.
2. John T. Hogan, President, I.M. Gan Discount Liquors and
Angelo Collins, President, Horizon Beverage Company of
Rhode Island.
3. Hundreds of fans waited in line.
4. The “50” display with Horizon Beverage’s Anna and Bob
Buonaccorsi.
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5. TV personality and former World Champion Boxer Vinny
Pazienza; John T. Hogan, President, I.M. Gan Discount
Liquors; and 50 Cent.
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Photos by Chris Almeida.
SAGE CELLARS HOSTS NAPA WINEMAKER AT
GRACIE’S IN PROVIDENCE
The public and trade professionals alike welcomed
Smith-Madrone’s Stu Smith for a wine dinner at Gracie’s
in Providence, in collaboration with The Savory Grape
presented by Sage Cellars. The estate-vineyard wines of
Smith-Madrone Vineyards and Winery joined the Sage
Cellars collection in March. Brothers Stu and Charles Smith
1 2 founded the winery, located in St. Helena, California, in
the Napa Valley region, in 1971. “These are wines from
one of the greatest terroirs in California,” said Jesse Sgro,
Owner, Sage Cellars. The intimate dinner, held on June 23,
allowed guests to learn more about Smith’s winemaking
process and award-winning wines while enjoying a four-
course pairing dinner.
1. Jesse Sgro, Owner and Sales Director, Sage Cellars; Kate
Turner, Sales Associate, Sage Cellars; Stu Smith, Smith-
Madrone Vineyards and Winery.
2. Gracie’s Kristi Little and Alan Freudeman.
3. The Smith-Madrone wine pairing dinner setting at Gracie’s in
3 Providence.
Photos by Chris Almeida.
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Trinchero Family Estates started out in 1948 as a small family-
run Napa Valley winery with one storied brand: Sutter Home.
Now in its third generation, the company has grown into
one of the most respected family-owned wine companies in
the industry, with over 40 award-winning quality wine and
spirits brands. As the company’s portfolio continues to grow,
Trinchero Family Estates remains an independent, family-owned
business committed to the guiding principle established by www.TFEwines.com
Mario Trinchero: To make great wine at a great price.
AROUNDTOWN
NEWPORT STORM RELEASES NEW BREW “SOURPUSS”
Newport Storm Brewery released its latest four-pack
offering, Sourpuss, during the week of June 22. The new
beer, described as a “Berliner Weisse, not quite Belgian
Sour,” is a complex brew that utilizes flavors from a soured
ferment balanced with real cherries. At 6% ABV, Sourpuss is
a “refreshing brew to savor on those sticky summer days.”
JOHNSON BROTHERS HOSTS NEW AMSTERDAM
VODKA INDUSTRY NIGHT
Approximately 250 guests from retail accounts, restaurants
and bars enjoyed New Amsterdam Bartender’s Contest
and Industry Night, hosted by Johnson Brothers of Rhode
Island on June 24, 2015 at Rooftop @ Providence G. The
second annual event featured bartenders using New
1 Amsterdam Vodka in their creations. The top five recipes
from more than 50 submissions were chosen to compete.
Stephanie Merola from Andinos took first place.
1. Stephen Patterson, Metacom Kitchen, Fourth Place; Justin
Erickson, Thirsty Beaver, Fifth Place; Stephanie Merola,
Andinos, First Place; Kate Gilroy, Ocean Mist, Third Place;
and Perry Miller, Bistro 9, Second Place.
2. The event celebrated New Amsterdam Vodka and the local
industry.
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ALPHA DISTRIBUTING OFFERS CAPRICCIO
BUBBLY SANGRIA
Alpha Distributing welcomed Capriccio Bubbly Sangria
to its portfolio. The new sangria is imported from Puerto
Rico and made with red wine from Spain, pineapple, grape,
lemon, pomegranate, orange, pear, apple, cherry, and lime
juices.
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