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Beverage Media
December 2012
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NYSLSA HOLDS ANNUAL
HOLIDAY TRADE SHOWS
The New York State Liquor Store Association held
holiday trade shows at The Desmond Hotel in Al-
bany on October 9
th
and at the Adam’s Mark Ho-
tel in Buffalo on October 11
th
.
Attendees enjoyed
sampling through offerings from a diverse array of
distributors and brands represented.
1.
William Slone (2nd from right), Beverage Media,
with members of the NYSLSA Board of Directors
2.
Kevin Tucker, Empire Merchants North; and
Mark O’Callaghan, Exit 9 Wine & Liquor Warehouse
3.
Matt Kubinski, Constellation Brands; and
Richard Fein, TY KU
4.
John Anton, Freixnet USA; and model
5.
Larry Sesisto, Infinium Spirits; and model
6.
Jimmy Curtin, Beam
7.
Forrest R. Harper, Southern Wine & Spirits
of Upstate New York
8.
Andres Granobles, Carriage House Imports
9.
Richard Cardo, Russian Standard; and model
10.
Brigid McCaan, John Harrington, Pernod Ricard
11.
Ed Berman, Domaine Napa; and John Pizzuto,
Bronco Wine Co.
12.
Robin Ross, Arrowhead Spirits; Ron Reals and
Corey Brown of Opici
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