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for drinks, snacking, charcuterie boards and more. and co-fermented in first-use French oak barrels for
18 months. It includes a Gran Reserva Malbec and
Benchmark Wine Group CEO and owner David A. Gran Reserva Blend—both gold medalists at the
Parker will attend Vinexpo America “to broaden 2021 Texas International Wine Competition, bronze
our connections with top brands and emerging pro- medal-winning Gran Reserva Cabernet Franc,
ducers and learn more about especially high-end and a 2019 Syrah Reserva and aged barrel 2020
products as we continue to expand our rare wine Chardonnay. All are distributed in the U.S. exclu-
import, distribution and DTC business.” He adds, “It sively through the owners.
will provide a great opportunity to discuss emerg-
ing methods to bring those rare products directly to Registration is available online through March
the buyers who value it most throughout the U.S.” 8 for $50; attendees can register at either vinex-
poamerica.com or drinksamerica.com to gain entry
Beverage innovator BevZero will showcase a to both shows. On-site registration is priced at
selection of high-quality branded and white label $100.
non-alcoholic wines from wine-growing regions in
California, Spain and South America. For information regarding COVID-19 protocols
required by the City of New York and the Javits
Switzerland’s Fire & Ice Beverages AG Company Convention Center, please reference the safety
returns to Vinexpo with its Swiss-quality unique plan posted on the Vinexpo America and Drinks
spirits—spanning vodkas, gins, whisky and tequi- America websites.
la and sold in more than 40 countries around the
world. About Vinexposium

The Wines of Brazil will showcase five wineries: Owned jointly by Comexposium and Vinexpo
Casa Valduga, CRS Brands, Garibaldi, Miolo and Holding, Vinexposium is the world’s leading orga-
Salton at Vinexpo America. The U.S. is a main nizer of wine and spirits trade events. Vinexposium
export target, particularly for the project’s flag- offers an enhanced range of high-performance
ship—Brazilian sparkling wine. events, tailored to different market segments, with
a portfolio of iconic and recognized events: Wine
USA Wine West, LLC., will feature a broad range Paris & Vinexpo Paris, WOW! Meetings, Vinexpo
of “some of the best wine and spirits in the world,” America & Drinks America, Vinexpo Hong Kong,
according to Steve Melchiskey, president. Among WBWE Asia, Vinexpo Bordeaux, Vinexpo Shanghai
the highlights on the wine side: Alma Carraovejas’ and WBWE Amsterdam, as well as Vinexpo Explorer
pre-phylloxera verdejos and Bodega Enate’s and World Wine Meetings.
Crianzas and Reservas from Spain; Graham Beck’s
Methode Champenoise line of sparkling wines and About Diversified Communications
Spier Wine Farm’s Million Tree project in South
Africa; Ant Moore’s Marlborough Sauvignon Blancs, Diversified Communications is a leading interna-
which Melchiskey calls “razor-focused,”; Scarpetta’s tional media company with a portfolio of face-to-
line of hand-selected Italian wines, Schild Estate’s face exhibitions and conferences, online communi-
Australian Barossa “gems”; and Share a Splash’s ties, and digital and print publications. As produc-
Sonoma County Angels and Cowboys lineup. A sam- ers of these market-leading products, Diversified
pling from the spirits side of the booth: Irish whis- Communications connects, educates, and strength-
key and gin producer Ahascragh Distillery, The Wild ens business communities in over 15 industries
Geese Irish Soldiers and Heroes line of whisky and including: renewable energy, healthcare, natural
rum, and more. and organic, food and beverage, and technology.
Established in 1949 and headquartered in Portland,
Making its debut in New York is Alvarez Mattiuzzi Maine, USA, with divisions and offices around the
Vineyard’s REGIS Boutique Wines. A family world, Diversified Communications remains a pri-
project of Ricardo Alvarez and his wife, Gloria vately held, third-generation, family-owned busi-
Mattiuzzi, the vineyard has been producing wines ness.
in Argentina’s Uco Valley since 2014. Its REGIS line For more information visit...
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