Profiles of Wine
Ecco Domani
Crisp, Refreshing, Bright, Citrus, White Peach, Green Apple, Tropical Fruits
What are the May - June Must Win Brands?
La Marca Prosecco
Mark West Pinot Noir
What is Martis named after?
The Roman God of War and Guardian of Agriculture
The two grapes used in La Marca Rose
What is our Word of the Year? Name one way you have done this in the first half of the year.
IMPACT
Smith & Hook Reserve Cabernet
Blackberry, Cherry, Full Bodied, Rich, Bold, Spice, High Tannins, Black Fruit, Hint of Toffee
What are the July - August Must Win Brands?
Ecco Domani
Smith & Hook Cabernet
What is the new Orin Swift wine? Describe the story behind the wine, name, and label. ALL 3 if you can!
Advice From John
Merlot based blend - Dave's favorite varietal; Advice From John is based off of bathroom graffiti sayings across the country. You Had Me At Hell No plays into the idea that no one would want to try or list a Merlot on their list but after tasting it, it's a automatic YES! The label came from a neon sign in a bar in Austin, TX
A grape similar to Cabernet that can be described as bold, rich, round, and plummy.
Merlot
Note: Blind Taste AFJ with buyers, a lot of buyers trying it for the first time have described it as a wine that drinks like a cabernet
America's #1 Pinot Noir (under $15)
Mark West
Whitehaven
Grapefruit, Crisp, Fresh Cut Green Herbs, Florals, White Peach, Pineapple, Green Apple, Lime Zest, Lemon Citrus
What is our "call brand" for 2025?
La Marca
What is the priority SKU for a Pinot Grigio in the $10-$15 BTG price range?
J Vineyards CA Pinot GRIS
This is the grape that Chianti is made from
Sangiovese
What is the Official Sparkling Wine Sponsor of the NFL?
Andre
TARGET: Sports Bars, Local Bars, College Towns, etc.
La Marca
What can you get paid out for if it is IN PRINT on a wine list?
Rombauer
La Marca BTG
When tasting wine, what is the 4-step tasting method?
Look - Hue, Intensity of Color, Viscosity
Smell - Fruit flavors, Herbal flavors, Earth flavors
Taste - Tannins, Acidity, Flavors
Think - Overall observations/thoughts about the wine
What was Andrew going to do right before being offered, by Koerner Rombauer, to work a harvest?
J CA Pinot Gris
Approachable, Bright, Citrus, Floral, Peach, Pear, Lemon, Lime Zest, Lively Acidity, Crisp
Pere Ventura
Explain how you would sell in a La Marca placement to an account.
OP Exclusive packaging and pricing
Competitive pricing for BTG price range
#1 Prosecco in multiple SKUs
Trusted Brand and High Recognition
Name the 5 wine traits when characterizing a wine.
Body, Sweetness, Tannins, Acidity, Alcohol