Welcome to Episode 1243 in which Steve Raye interviews Howard Bernstein of the Hill City Imports, in this installment of Get US Market Ready With Italian Wine People, on the Italian Wine Podcast.

About today’s guest:
Howard Bernstein has over 35 years in the Italian wine business having worked on the supplier side (Diageo), Distributor (Southern), Retail, and as owner of two import companies in his career.  He’s Managing partner president of Hill City Imports, based in NJ and specialize in Italian Wine.  They operate in NY, NJ, CT and PA.  Hill City’s focus is on family-owned wineries with a story to tell that goes beyond a quality statement.  Things that resonate with Howard and his team are the same things that resonate with consumers: Sustainably produced, authenticity, legacy, respect and recognition of their role in improving the winery operation for following operations.

One tool we talk about is Howard’s checklist of 10 questions he asks every prospective brand.  So the smart money is following his lead and for wineries to be prepared to pre-empt the questions before they’re even asked.  If that’s not clear, listen in and you’ll understand.

To learn more visit:
linkedin.com/in/howard-bernstein-8396bb5

More about the host Steve Raye:
Steve Raye of Bevology Inc originally joined our weekly lineup with narrations from his book “How to get US Market Ready” - but everyone just loved him so much, we brought him back with this series of interviews that informs and inspires! Each week he speaks to industry professionals; guests who have gained valuable experience in the Italian wine sector and have insightful tips and stories that can help anyone who wants to learn about getting US Market Ready!

To learn more visit:
Website: www.bevologyinc.com/

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Until next time, Cin Cin!

Ep. 1243 Howard Bernstein | Get US Market Ready With Italian Wine People

Welcome to Episode 1252 in which Steve Raye interviews Jeff Lizotte and Scott Reynolds, in this installment of Get US Market Ready With Italian Wine People, on the Italian Wine Podcast.

About guests Jeff Lizotte & Scott Reynolds:
Present Company opened in August 2016 and is located in an 19th century mill building. Since then, Chef/Owner Jeff Lizotte, has been in the kitchen with his team (Scott Manages Present Company) creating and refining his French-American cuisine with inspiration from around the world. A Simsbury native, Chef Jeff has honed his craft at the renowned bistro, La Tupina, in Bordeaux, France, La Bastide Saint-Antoine, in Grasse, France, the three Michelin starred, Le Bernadin, in New York City and, as the executive chef at the iconic ON20 in Hartford, CT.  He was nominated for his first James Beard award in 2017 and in 2019, he was awarded the Connecticut Restaurant Association, Chef of the Year.

To learn more visit:
https://www.presentcompanyct.com/our-story

More about the host Steve Raye:
Steve Raye of Bevology Inc originally joined our weekly lineup with narrations from his book “How to get US Market Ready” - but everyone just loved him so much, we brought him back with this series of interviews that informs and inspires! Each week he speaks to industry professionals; guests who have gained valuable experience in the Italian wine sector and have insightful tips and stories that can help anyone who wants to learn about getting US Market Ready!

To learn more visit:
Website: www.bevologyinc.com/

Let's keep in touch! Follow us on our social media channels:
Instagram @italianwinepodcast
Facebook @ItalianWinePodcast
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Tiktok @MammaJumboShrimp
LinkedIn @ItalianWinePodcast
If you feel like helping us, donate here www.italianwinepodcast.com/donate-to-show/

Until next time, Cin Cin!

Ep. 1252 Jeff Lizotte & Scott Reynolds | Get US Market Ready With Italian Wine People

Welcome to Episode 1261 in which Steve Raye interviews Donna Hartman of Olender Feldman, in this installment of Get US Market Ready With Italian Wine People, on the Italian Wine Podcast.

More about today’s guest:
Donna H. Hartman concentrates her practice in the areas of corporate legal affairs, general corporate, commercial transactions, due diligence, acquisitions/dispositions, legal and regulatory compliance, beverage alcohol compliance, employment law, and intellectual property management.

Donna previously served as Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary to Rémy Cointreau USA, Inc., a global industry leader of premium beverage alcohol products. She was a member of the Executive Management Team charged with ensuring the company’s success as one of the fastest growing premium spirits companies in the U.S. Prior to working at Rémy Cointreau, Donna worked for ReedSmith, LLP, an internationally recognized law firm, where she represented parties involved in sophisticated equity financings including public offerings, private placements, resales of securities, mergers and acquisitions and venture capital. She counseled clients with respect to employment, consulting, licensing, intellectual property, real estate matters and distribution agreements.

Donna received her B.S. in Marketing from Rutgers University and her J.D. from Brooklyn Law School. She is admitted to practice before the state and federal courts in New York and New Jersey. Donna is a member of the New York and New Jersey State Bar Associations, the Association of the Bar of the City of New York, and Association of Corporate Counsel.

Donna has held the following posts at the National Association of Beverage Importers, Inc. (NABI), Chairman and Vice Chairman of the Executive Committee of the Board of Directors; Chairman, Vice Chairman & Secretary of the Board of Directors, Chairman of the Succession Planning Committee, and Member of the Wine Committee. In addition, Donna was an Executive Committee Member and Member of the DISCUS Code Board of Responsible Marketing of the Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS).

To learn more visit:
dhartman@olenderfeldman.com

More about the host Steve Raye:
Steve Raye of Bevology Inc originally joined our weekly lineup with narrations from his book “How to get US Market Ready” - but everyone just loved him so much, we brought him back with this series of interviews that informs and inspires! Each week he speaks to industry professionals; guests who have gained valuable experience in the Italian wine sector and have insightful tips and stories that can help anyone who wants to learn about getting US Market Ready!

To learn more visit:
Website: www.bevologyinc.com/

Let's keep in touch! Follow us on our social media channels:
Instagram @italianwinepodcast
Facebook @ItalianWinePodcast
Twitter @itawinepodcast
Tiktok @MammaJumboShrimp
LinkedIn @ItalianWinePodcast
If you feel like helping us, donate here www.italianwinepodcast.com/donate-to-show/

Until next time, Cin Cin!

Ep. 1261 Donna Hartman  Get US Market Ready With Italian Wine People

Welcome to Episode 1270 in which Steve Raye interviews Deborah Gray, in this installment of Get US Market Ready With Italian Wine People, on the Italian Wine Podcast.

More about today’s guest:
Importer and wine business consultant, importing and distributing fine wines since 1992, utilizing this valuable industry knowledge and expertise to help others with their new businesses through goal oriented consulting and a range of practical services. 

Author, with a groundbreaking book entitled How to Import Wine - An Insider's Guide which won Best Professional Wine Book 2011 USA by Gourmand International and second in World Wine Book Winners competition in Paris, France, with entries from 163 countries. The Exporter's Handbook to the U.S. Wine Market, released 2016. Second edition of How to Import Wine released in 2018.

Specialties: Relationship building within the wine industry. Specialized knowledge of the U.S. three tier wine distribution system, and foundations of U.S. wine importing, distribution and sales.

To learn more visit:
linkedin.com/in/deborah-m-gray-4035448
Websites
bluestonewinesolutions.com (Company)
howtoimportwine.com (Portfolio)
deborahgraywine.com (Blog)

More about the host Steve Raye:
Steve Raye of Bevology Inc originally joined our weekly lineup with narrations from his book “How to get US Market Ready” - but everyone just loved him so much, we brought him back with this series of interviews that informs and inspires! Each week he speaks to industry professionals; guests who have gained valuable experience in the Italian wine sector and have insightful tips and stories that can help anyone who wants to learn about getting US Market Ready!

To learn more visit:
Website: www.bevologyinc.com/

Let's keep in touch! Follow us on our social media channels:
Instagram @italianwinepodcast
Facebook @ItalianWinePodcast
Twitter @itawinepodcast
Tiktok @MammaJumboShrimp
LinkedIn @ItalianWinePodcast
If you feel like helping us, donate here www.italianwinepodcast.com/donate-to-show/

Until next time, Cin Cin!

Ep. 1270 Deborah Gray | Get US Market Ready With Italian Wine People

Welcome to Episode 1279 in which Steve Raye interviews Giancarlo Gariglio, in this installment of Get US Market Ready With Italian Wine People, on the Italian Wine Podcast.

More about today’s guest:
Giancarlo Gariglio is the organizer of the international Vignerons d'Europe event, and he specializes as the Co-Editor of the Guida al Vino Quotidiano of Slow Food Editore.

To read more about Sana Slow Food:
https://www.slowfood.com/press-release/sana-slow-wine-fair-will-be-held-in-bologna-from-march-27-29-2022/

If you want to learn more you can by visiting:
www.linkedin.com/in/giancarlo-gariglio-a458438
slowfood.it
vigneronsdeurope.it

More about the host Steve Raye:
Steve Raye of Bevology Inc originally joined our weekly lineup with narrations from his book “How to get US Market Ready” - but everyone just loved him so much, we brought him back with this series of interviews that informs and inspires! Each week he speaks to industry professionals; guests who have gained valuable experience in the Italian wine sector and have insightful tips and stories that can help anyone who wants to learn about getting US Market Ready!

To learn more visit:
Website: www.bevologyinc.com/

Let's keep in touch! Follow us on our social media channels:
Instagram @italianwinepodcast
Facebook @ItalianWinePodcast
Twitter @itawinepodcast
Tiktok @MammaJumboShrimp
LinkedIn @ItalianWinePodcast
If you feel like helping us, donate here www.italianwinepodcast.com/donate-to-show/

Until next time, Cin Cin!

Ep. 1279 Giancarlo Gariglio | Get US Market Ready With Italian Wine People

Welcome to Episode 1288 in which Steve Raye talks about his time on the show Get US Market Ready With Italian Wine People. It is Steve’s big finale, he has recorded over 100 episodes for Italian Wine Podcast, and each one has been informative, entertaining and full of Steve’s signature belly laughs. We are going to miss you Steve! 

More about the host Steve Raye:
Steve Raye of Bevology Inc originally joined our weekly lineup with narrations from his book “How to get US Market Ready” - but everyone just loved him so much, we brought him back with this series of interviews that informs and inspires! Each week he speaks to industry professionals; guests who have gained valuable experience in the Italian wine sector and have insightful tips and stories that can help anyone who wants to learn about getting US Market Ready!

To learn more visit:
Website: www.bevologyinc.com/

Let's keep in touch! Follow us on our social media channels:
Instagram @italianwinepodcast
Facebook @ItalianWinePodcast
Twitter @itawinepodcast
Tiktok @MammaJumboShrimp
LinkedIn @ItalianWinePodcast
If you feel like helping us, donate here www.italianwinepodcast.com/donate-to-show/

Until next time, Cin Cin!

Ep. 1288 Steve Raye Finale | Get US Market Ready With Italian Wine People

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