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Steve DiMillo, Manager at DiMillo's Floating Restaurant |
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Temperature can have a significant influence on the quality and taste of your wine. White and blush should be served at 55 to 60 degrees Fahrenheit, red at 62 to 67, and champagne at a crisp 45 degrees Fahrenheit. |
NEWS & NOTES On April 27th, Governor John E. Baldacci honored Valley Distributors Inc. in Oakland among nine groups, businesses and individuals for their fitness achievements at the 2010 Maine Fitness Awards. Valley Distributors Inc. was selected by the Maine Governor's Council on Physical Activity as a winner of a 2010 Maine Fitness Award in the Healthy Workplace, Small Business category.
The Allagash Brewing Company in Portland won a gold medal at the 2010 World Beer Cup® for their
Allagash White beer in the Belgian-Style Witbier category.
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In this issue...
- Understanding the importance of the distribution process
- Video testimonial featuring Steve DiMillo
- MBWDA Visits the Nation's Capital
- Distributor Profile: Federal Distributors in Lewiston
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Dear Friends, 
With the adjournment of the Maine Legislature, we turn our attention to the business of our industry: the responsible distribution of beer and wine. Now that spring is in full bloom and summer is fast approaching, Mainers can look forward to more time with family and friends, special events and outdoor recreation. With these occasions, there may be the desire to celebrate with our products. The MBWDA is proud to provide the best quality and choice of products to Maine retailers, restaurants and bars and encourage people to celebrate responsibly.
Do you know where these products originate? We operate in a regulatory system that assures product integrity from manufacturing to consumption. It requires all parties in contact with the product to be licensed to ensure transparency. To learn more about state-based regulation, click here.
Why is this important? Many countries have counterfeit and poisonous products entering their supply chains. Our country benefits from a state-based regulatory system for alcohol that was created by Congress more than 75 years ago as Prohibition ended. The 21st Amendment grants individual states the primary authority to regulate alcohol within their borders. This system keeps the business of beer and wine distribution local.
This week, Steve DiMillo, Manager at DiMillo's Floating Restaurant in Portland, shared his perspective on the importance of Maine's local beer and wine distributors.
Sincerely, 
Cheryl Timberlake
Executive Vice President
Maine Beer & Wine Distributors Association |
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MBWDA Visits Washington
 Pictured (from left to right): Ted Denismore, John Cronin, Cheryl Timberlake, Jeff Kane, Dennis Belanger and Jim Bourque.
Recently, the members of the MBWDA (pictured above) visited Washington, D.C. to reinforce the importance of the state-based alcohol regulatory system in meetings with members of the Maine Congressional delegation. There are many benefits of the American alcohol distribution system and as society addresses problems like underage drinking, drunk driving and product safety, the importance of maintaining effective state-based alcohol regulation is critical.
The state-based, three-tier system of alcohol distribution is at the very core of what defines a balanced and orderly marketplace. Working with multinational beer and wine companies and the smallest craft brews, mega-retailers and small mom-and-pop stores, distributors facilitate a level playing field for all beer and wine manufacturers and retailers. This guarantees that Maine consumers enjoy choice and selection unmatched anywhere else.
As leaders in our state, the MBWDA are proud to bring you the best in beer and wine products and we ask you to be responsible your decisions. |
Distributor Profile: Federal Distributors
 Located in Lewiston, Maine, Federal Distributors was founded by Eugene J. Cronin Jr. in April of 1947. He courageously started the family-owned business with a small 3,200 sq. ft warehouse, only one salesman and just one truck driver. Today, Federal Distributors has more than 70 employees, a fleet of 22 trucks and operates out of a state of the art 59,752 sq. ft. warehouse. More |
As part of Earth Day 2010, the association shared ways each distributor is helping to protect the environment and our great state of Maine. We encourage you to join us in our efforts to help to protect the environment and be responsible.
- The Maine Beer & Wine Distributors Association |
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