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Greetings!
Welcome to our first Email Club "Mid-Month Update"! We hope you find the articles informative. These releases just could not wait for our next print edition!
We take our email program very seriously and want to be very attentive to spamming guidelines. If you do not want to continue to receive these monthly messages, you may opt-out above. But then again, why would you?
We also want to use this opportunity to announce the launch of our new on-line version of the Beverage Journal.
Please CLICK HERE to visit the brand new Beverage Journal LIVE!
If you have any suggestions or comments, please feel free to email me!
Cheers!
A. Stephen Patten
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New Product of the Month BACARDI
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Industry News MONDO VINO
Mondo Vino has been named the new distributor for Our Daily Red, an organic, no sulfite, wine made by Nevada County Wine Guild. Our Daily Red is labeled as the world's best selling organic wine. Nevada County also makes the organic 'Cote Zero' and other organic varietal wines under their Orleans Hill label
Mondo Vino has been named the new distributor for Fritz Wines of Sonoma County. Well known as 'The Underground Winery', the second generation owner Clay Fritz displays a commitment to unequivocal quality. No where is that more highly showcased than in their Cabernet which received a 92 from the Wine Enthusiast.
Mondo Vino is proud to bring the wines of Terry and Sue Brandborg to our market. The Brandborg label is well known in Oregon. Located in the Umpqua Valley, the Brandborgs craft incredible white wines and Pinot Noir. As a quick idea of the quality of the wines, recent ratings include Gewurztraminer 92, Riesling 91 and Pinot Gris a mere 89 and each is under $20. |
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Good Deed of the Month BOISSET FAMILY ESTATES

Boisset Family Estates and several of its wineries, including DeLoach Vineyards, Lyeth Estate, Oceana Estates Riesling, and French rabbit have once again partnered with the charity Feed The Children in Boisset's "Fight Against Hunger" to help combat the problem of hunger in the US. Click Here to read More. Three pairs of Maryland retailers and restaurants have teamed up to host wine tastings for this very worthy cause. Kudus to Bill Burrill of CBG for his help in organizing these events!

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Spotlight "THE WINE COACH" LAURIE FORSTER
Are your events achieving your objectives? Are you looking for an innovative way to promote a new product, create brand awareness and sell more wine? Consider talking to Laurie Forster, The Wine Coach®. Laurie blends her training as a professional sommelier with her experience as a life coach to help people connect with wine and each other. Laurie's specialty is creating unique promotional tastings, staff training programs and group tasting seminars. Witty and entertaining, she has been described as a sparkling presenter, highly skilled at engaging every wine lover-from beginners to wine enthusiasts. Laurie is the author of The Sipping Point, a regular contributor to Baltimore Style and What's Up Annapolis magazines and can also be heard weekly on WBAL 1090 AM. If you are looking to polish up your wine program, offer value added programs to your customers or want a dynamic wine personality represent your brand in the marketplace-then Click Here for more information!
Wine by the Book--Laurie's book The Sipping Point: A Crash Course in Wine is a top seller in winery tasting rooms, wine stores and a valued addition to wine club shipments around the country. This book will help your customers (and employees) discover exactly what they need to know to buy, taste, pair and enjoy wine with ease. Learn the secrets and shortcuts that wine professionals know. Written in a down to earth, practical style this book is perfect for staff training, wine beginners or event the seasoned enthusiast. The Sipping Point has been featured in Wine Enthusiast, Wine Business Monthly and recently won a Living Now book award for Cooking & Entertaining books. Want to carry The Sipping Point? Click Here for pricing. Copies can be purchased online, at Amazon.com or at select retailers. |
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NEW Beverage Journal Industry Service!
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Distributor Special of the Month MONDO VINO
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