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Gene Pagel |
Vice President of Global Information Technology | Profile |
Sponsored by the Napa Valley Vintners and founded in 1981 by a small group of winery owners, including Robert and Margrit Mondavi, Auction Napa Valley has become the world’s most celebrated charity wine event. Auction Napa Valley combines Napa Valley wine, the region`s iconic scenery, vintner hospitality, creative culinary expressions and the chance for bidders to acquire rare collections of Napa Valley wine and once-in-a-lifetime experiences.
Founded in 2001, August Wine Group (augustwinegroup.com) is a Seattle-based importer specializing in the import, branding, education and sales of high-quality wines of distinct character from Italy and the Mediterranean. The company`s prestigious portfolio features Small Vineyards, Bocelli Family Wines, Giocato, La Quercia, among others, and comprises small, environmentally responsible growers and world-class producers from both well-established and up-and-coming wine regions. August Wine Group`s wines are available throughout North America and many major international markets.
Columbia Distributing is one of the nation’s finest beer, cider and non-alcoholic beverage distributors. Headquartered in Portland, Oregon, the company has distributed some of the best known brands in the beverage business since 1935. Today Columbia Distributing and its 3,000+ employees service over 20,000 retail customers covering more than 135,000 square miles in Oregon, Washington and California. The company was named “2015 Beer Wholesaler of the Year” by the leading beverage business trends magazine Market Watch. Columbia’s success is based on the deep-rooted tradition of delivering quality products, timely service and a genuine concern for customers’ needs. This is achieved by providing ongoing, sustainable opportunities and growth for its employees, customers, suppliers, shareholders and communities.
Marani Brands, Inc. develops, positions, markets and distributes fine wine and spirit products in the United States. Its signature product “Marani Vodka,” is an ultra-premium vodka manufactured exclusively for Marani in Armenia. It is made from late-harvest Armenian winter wheat, distilled three times, filtered twenty-five times and then, through a proprietary process, is aged in oak barrels lined with honey and skimmed dried milk to give it its unique taste. Marani Vodka was awarded the Gold Medal in the prestigious International Spirit Competition, held in San Francisco, California, in both 2004 and 2007 and the coveted Star Diamond Award by the American Academy of Hospitality Sciences in 2008 and 2009. Please enjoy Marani brands responsibly and in moderation.
As a top wine, spirits and CBD distributor in the nation, RNDC`s national reach helps suppliers by building strategic relationships with on- and off-premise customers to elevate their brands and reach their target consumers. RNDC currently operates in the District of Columbia and 38 states across the United States, with the expected addition of the New York market in 2022. With high-energy professionals who genuinely enjoy their jobs, RNDC believes if it`s fun, we`re doing it right.