September is California Wine Month

September is the 19th annual California Wine Month, a time to raise a glass to the state’s wine industry and celebrate its people, regions, wines and experiences.

As the top U.S. wine-producing state and home to more than 6,200 wineries, California grows more than 100 grape varieties, produces over 81% of the country’s wine and accounts for 95% of its wine exports. In addition, California is a leader in sustainable practices, with 80% of the state’s wine produced by Certified California Sustainable wineries.

Read more HERE

September is National Bourbon Heritage Month

In 2007, the US Senate declared September as “National Bourbon Heritage Month.” Bill S. RES. 294, sponsored by Senator Jim Bunning of Kentucky, passed the 110th United States Senate by unanimous consent. The bill reinforces the 1964 Act of Congress that declared bourbon “America’s Native Spirit” by celebrating the family heritage, tradition and deep-rooted legacy that the bourbon industry contributes to the United States.

Ever since then, Bourbon fans and distillers have celebrated the month of September as National Bourbon Heritage month, or as some like to say – The Best Month of the Year!

We invite you to join Morgan Stanley at Work’s Webinar Wednesday series. Financial education can help you make the most of your equity compensation plan and play a vital role in building a better future.

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Barrell Craft Spirits Appointment

We are excited to announce Barrell Craft Spirits has partnered with Martignetti Companies to handle the whiskey brand’s releases in New Hampshire and Massachusetts. The new agreement will give Martignetti rights to distribute both Barrell’s BCS line of barrel-proof bespoke whiskey blends and Stellum, the company’s more widely available line of bourbon and rye.

Read full press release HERE

Ste. Michelle Wine Estates Appointment

We are excited to announce the appointment of Martignetti Companies as distributor of Ste. Michelle Wine Estates in Massachusetts, in addition to their existing relationship in Rhode Island, effective September 1. The agreement represents a firm commitment by both companies to the growth of the Ste. Michelle Wine Estates portfolio in Massachusetts.

Read full press release HERE

Welcome!

Please join us in welcoming these newly hired employees.

Amy Raposo

Title: Senior Executive Administrative Assistant, MA

Hired: 9/5/23

Fun Fact: I have a 10 year old rescue dog from TN named Lulu, a mischievous cat named Stuart and 7 backyard chickens.

Favorite Company Product: Josh Prosecco Rose

Charles Walsh

Title: Sales Representative, Hartley & Parker, CT

Hired: 9/5/23

Fun Fact: I got to see in person my favorite basketball team the Denver Nuggets win their first-ever NBA Championship.

Favorite Company Product: Kermit Lynch Côtes du Rhône

This section is where employees can share updates from home. Here are a few topics that employees might be interested in seeing and sharing.

• Family, Kids, Animals (including names)
• Activities (boating, camping, parks, biking, swimming, hiking)
• Life Events (weddings, graduations, anniversaries, purchase a new house)
• Gardening/Outdoors (show off your garden, sunset, landscape)
• Home Renovations (before and after pictures)
• Food and Drink (date night, family night, home cooking, drinks)

If you have something to share please send in pictures for the following categories to thegrapevine@martignetti.com

Ariane Himmel

Graphic Designer, Marketing, MA

First day of school with Mallory (5th) and Liam (6th).

Jocelyn Miller-Hayes

Accounts Payable Specialist, CT

I am excited to share my son Christopher's last first day of school photo! He is entering his senior year of high school!

Holly Mohre

AVP, Sales Development, MA

Here are our boys on the first day of school!

Danielle Runkles

Social Media and Communications Specialist

Racheal's first day of middle school. Time flies and the enthusiasm tapers off a bit.

Cass's Sophomore year of College.

Back to School

Did your kids or grandkids return to school? Share pictures of their first day by sending them to thegrapevine@martignetti.com

Tracy Lynskey

Program Compliance Analyst, MA

My son, Brandon Motta got married on 8/5/23 so I wanted to share some of the beautiful photos for the Grapevine!



Groom - Brandon Motta

Bride - Tricia (Quinn) Motta

Waverly Oakes Golf Course & Banquet Hall, Plymouth

Paula Latham

Accounting Manager, CT

My son, Sean competes in a competitive Drum Corps called the CT Hurricanes from Seymour CT, he is the lead trumpet and over the Labor Day weekend, they held their Championships in Rochester, NY and they won, being named the DCA Open Class Champion for the second year in a row!

Fall is almost HERE!

Fall is almost HERE! Share pictures of your fall adventures from home by sending them to thegrapevine@martignetti.com

We want to make The Grapevine as inclusive as possible. If there is something you would like us to celebrate or recognize in The Grapevine DEI section, please email dei@martignetti.com

Warehouse Job Spotlight

Night Maintenance Technician,

Taunton, MA

Under the direction of the Maintenance Manager, this position provides service, repair and training for our automated material handling system, AS/RS and systems alike. Primary objective is to ensure that Material Handling System(s) provide maximum availability to the warehouse operations as well as providing good customer service to the facility.

Internal click HERE

External click HERE

Help Us Spread the Word!

If the available job opportunities are not a match for you, they might be a match for someone you know or even someone they know.

You may have seen on Social Media “We Are Hiring” posts and videos. This is a great way for us to maximize our outreach to obtain strong, qualified, and diverse applicants. The job postings are used on the various social media platforms including LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram. 

We are asking for your help to increase our visibility on these platforms and spread the word about our openings. If you are on LinkedIn, Facebook, or Instagram, please like, share, and comment on the “We Are Hiring” posts so we can make these positions visible to a wide network. By sharing these posts, not only will it assist in recruiting efforts, but you will be an integral part of building the teams at Martignetti Companies.

This Month’s Training Highlight:

FindTime for Outlook

FindTime is an Outlook add-in for scheduling meetings. The organizer can send multiple time options through FindTime and minimize the back-and-forth emails in scheduling.

Course Objectives:

• This brief training will show you how to gain access to FindTime and how to use it when scheduling meetings.

Click HERE to launch the “FindTime for Outlook” training.

Employee Awareness Information:

Paylocity Mobile App vs. the Web Browser Version

Paylocity can be accessed through a web browser (i.e., Safari, IE, Chrome, MS Edge, etc.) or on the Mobile App.

• The full version of Paylocity (via web browser) allows users to access all system functions and options.
• There are several limitations of the mobile app that users should be aware of.

The chart in the link below explains what can be accessed in the mobile app and what tasks require users to log in to Paylocity through a web browser.

To view images and instructions click HERE

Joke of the Week

Why did the apple stop in the middle of the road?

It ran out of juice.

Empress Elderflower Sour

INGREDIENTS:

• 2 oz NEW Empress 1908 Elderflower Rose Gin

• .75 oz Fresh Lemon Juice

• .75 oz Simple Syrup

• 1 oz Egg Whites

DIRECTIONS:

Add ingredients to a shaker *without* ice. Shake to mix. Add ice and shake again. Strain into a chilled coupe glass and garnishing with rose petals.

Pumpkin Smoothie

INGREDIENTS:

• 1.5 oz Absolut Vanila

• .5 oz Kahlua

• 2 tbsp REÀL Pumpkin

• 1/2 Frozen Banana

• 1 scoop Vanilla Ice Cream

• 3 oz Milk

• Whipped Cream & Pumpkin Pie Spice (garnish)

DIRECTIONS:

Add all ingredients to a blender and blend till smooth. Top with whipped cream and sprinkle pumpkin pie spice.

Doladira Spritz

INGREDIENTS:

• 2 oz Doladira

• 2 oz Prosecco

• 1 oz Soda Water

• 1 Lemon Wheel

DIRECTIONS:

Fill a spritz or wine glass with ice. Add Doladira, then soda and prosecco. Stir gently. Garnish with lemon.

Animal Shelter Donations

We're excited to invite you to participate in a meaningful community service event benefiting the Animal Protection Center of Southeastern Massachusetts (APCSM).

Click HERE for donation list.

Donation Collection:

For those unable to volunteer but still wanting to contribute, we will have donation collection stations set up in the warehouse and collections closet near the HR offices from August 31 to September 15. Your donations will go a long way in supporting the APCSM's efforts.

About APCSM:

The Animal Protection Center of Southeastern Massachusetts is a non-profit organization dedicated to the well-being of animals in our community. Their mission involves providing care and shelter to animals in need while promoting education, outreach, and inclusivity.

Thank you for your dedication to making a positive impact. Let's come together as a team to support the well-being of our furry friends!

Volunteers Wanted

Martignetti Companies DEI External Relations Committee would like to announce an amazing volunteer opportunity! On September 23, 2023, Harbor to the Bay (H2B), a 20+yr annual charity bike ride from Boston to Provincetown, will be held for the final time. 100% of the funds raised by H2B supports AIDS prevention, treatment, education, and care.

Learn more HERE

Because 100% is donated to charity, we need volunteers to help make the ride happen. Martignetti Companies, specifically, the DEI External Relations Committee has offered to support the ride with volunteers as part of the CREW, or, you can RIDE any of the 3 options if you’d like.

Click HERE for Martignetti Volunteer Opportunities.

Click HERE to Register.

The DEI Committee wants to Thank You in advance for your consideration to help at this amazing event!

Count Down to H2B: 2 WEEKS

Patriot Place Kickoff Cocktail Competition

Corvus Vodka is proud to announce its official launch in collaboration with NFL legend Ty Law. The festivities kick off with a cocktail competition on Saturday, September 9th, promising an unforgettable experience for attendees.

Saturday, September 9 | Patriot Place, Foxboro, MA

Time: 2:00 to 5:00 PM

Location: Dean College Stage (DORA zone) *Next to Citizen

Accounts Participating:

• Skipjacks

• Scorpion Bar

• Six String

• The Harp

• Axel & Byrne

• Twenty8

• Citizen Crust

• Davios

• Spitsville

• Red Robin

Each serving delightful light appetizers and showcasing their creativity in crafting the perfect Corvus Vodka cocktail. Guests will have the unique opportunity to vote for their favorite concoction.

The celebration culminates in the after party at Scorpion Bar, starting at 5:00 pm. Join us for a night of revelry, exceptional drinks, and camaraderie.

Corvus Vodka looks forward to celebrating its launch with you and Ty Law at these fantastic events. Don't miss out on this extraordinary weekend filled with flavor, fun, and football.

Registration is now open exclusively through the Patriot Place Advantage App and spots are limited.

Excel Takes Flight

Kevin Kuliesis, Pete Gati, Terrance O’Neill, Pete Fitzpatrick, Lilly Ritchie, Dana Scalzi, Dianna Cotter, Jenn Bonin, Johanna Deris, Austin Brown

Fun incentive Pernod Ricard ran with the Excel Team for Absolut Distribution. The prize was a helicopter ride around Boston.

➤ Boston, MA

Excel Division, MA

Horse Soldier Dinner

CJ Wyllie, Sales Representative, Excel, and Karley Wester, Gallo, set up an amazing Horse Soldier Dinner at Charred Oak Tavern.

Steve Kofron was supposed to be the guest speaker but because of the hurricane he couldn’t attend. Karley then had the captain and commander of the Horse Soldiers, Mark Nutsch, video call in which was an awesome treat. 

Mike and Matt Menard, owners of Charred Oak Tavern, let Chef Dave and Sous Chef Richie have free rein to do whatever they wanted for dinner and absolutely crushed a fantastic meal. Raw bar, one of the biggest charcuterie offerings, 7 passed apps, venison chops, surf n turf, dessert, it was so much, it went so well, the account is already scheduling more dinners with Martignetti for the next 6 months.

➤ Charred Oak Tavern, Middleboro, MA

Excel & Commonwealth Division, MA

Hartley & Parker Sales Division

is featuring Doladira, the elevated aperitivo.

Named for both the Dolomites of Northeast Italy and Enrosadira: the rose glow on those mountains as the sun goes down, refreshing, round, and herbaceous, Doladira is the alpine aperitivo that elevates any occasion.

In 2019 Meredith Erickson published Alpine Cooking which has since become the definitive guide to alpine cuisine. The book contains the recipe for a ‘spring rhubarb cocktail’, a mesmerizing elixir of rhubarb puree and elderflower tonic.

Inspired by the Spring Rhubarb Cocktail, Meredith teamed up with former master sommelier and CKBG

co-founder Richard Betts to bottle a version of it and satisfy a desire they both had for the exact Aperitivo they always wanted to drink but couldn’t find. Meredith and Richard developed over 30 versions of the recipe before landing on its current instance: a rhubarb infusion with notes of plum, rosemary, and a hint of salinity. Every piece along the way has been created with the utmost care; from the original cocktail to the custom glass bottle to our all-natural final recipe. Doladira is a perfectly balanced aperitivo that makes you feel like you're in an alpine meadow and leaves you thirsty for more.

Doladira is a delightful rhubarb elixir crafted with plum, gentian, elderflower, and rosemary. Herbaceous and fresh with a smooth texture, it can be enjoyed simply on the rocks or mixed. Doladira makes you thirsty for more!

Hartley & Parker Sales Division

is also featuring Purato Rosé Terre Siciliane IGP.

Purato Rosé has been produced in very limited quantities and has been released early for maximum freshness. This wine is made with certified organic grapes. No artificial fertilizers or pesticides are used in the vineyards. Purato’s environmental commitment extends into the winery. Purato uses eco-friendly packaging, made from recycled paper, pure vegetable ink on the labels, and 85% recycled glass for the bottle.

Purato Rosé is a bright pink color. A highly characterful, bright rosè, with tons of fresh red berry fruit aromas and flavors. Extremely pleasant, fresh, and smooth sip.

Hartley & Parker's portfolio may include products that are not available through Martignetti Companies, Massachusetts and NNE.

United Sales Division

is excited to feature NEW Empress 1908 Elderflower Rose Gin.

Inspired by their beautiful location in Victoria, British Columbia, Empress Elderflower Rose Gin pays homage to ‘The City of Gardens,’ where flowers blossom nearly year-round. The fresh, floral botanicals create a delicate spirit with a distinctive all-natural rose hue, adding a touch of their home to your next cocktail creation.

Empress 1908 Elderflower Rose Gin Nine beautifully blended ingredients inspire a delicate spirit with a stunning ruby appearance, rich aroma and surprisingly understated floral palate. With exquisite citrus and spice notes and just a touch of sweetness, our Elderflower Rose recipe allows each botanical to shine.

United Sales Division

is also excited to feature NEW Corvus Vodka by former Patriots and Pro Football Hall of Famer Ty Law.

Corvus Vodka is 6 X distilled and charcoal filtered for an ultra smooth taste available in Original, Tropical and Grilled Pineapple. Perfect for the start of Football Season. Drink like a Champion.

Corvus Original The taste has a gentle sweetness that is rather nice, and the nose is full of notes of grains. Clean minerality with grain character evident and a faint hint of

tinned sweet corn.

Corvus Grilled Pineapple Freshly crushed pineapple with aroma notes of being grilled to perfection. The heating process caramelizes the pineapple, taking an already sweet, tropical fruit to the next level of deliciousness.

Corvus Tropical Flavors of juicy tropical fruits that include mango, pineapple, strawberry and creamy coconut.

Portion of the proceeds from every bottle sold is donated back to the Hall of Fame players assistance fund.

Commonwealth Sales Division

is featuring Barefoot Wine the Official Wine Sponsor of the NFL.

America’s most loved wine brand has teamed up with America’s favorite sport. Why? Wine not. Both are fun and easy to enjoy, so enjoy them together!

As you kick back to watch the game at home or out with friends, pour some Barefoot with your favorite gameday snacks. There’s a whole lineup of wines to go with every type of food and every type of fan. There are no rules in this game with Barefoot, so have fun with it!

Barefoot Apple Fruitscato is the perfect pick! All the cool, crisp notes of sweet fall apples in a light and inviting white wine.

Century Sales Division

is featuring Smirnoff the Official Vodka Sponsor of the NFL for it's second season.

The National Football League (NFL) continues it's multiyear partnership with Diageo as its first official spirits sponsor.

The partnership kicked off in the 2022 season and continues in 2023 with spotlighted Diageo’s brands, Smirnoff Vodka, Crown Royal Whisky and Captain Morgan Original Spiced Rum.

Smirnoff Green Apple is the perfect pick made with real vodka and infused with the sweet and tart flavors of fall green apples.

Carolina Sales Division

is featuring Bogle Draft Picks for 2023.

As fans gear up for the big game, Bogle Vineyards has the best picks for the entertaining starting line-up. From high-quality wines to mouthwatering recipes, consumers are invited to check out the Bogle playbook to elevate their next game day and can visit the Bogle Red Zone for each week's pick HERE

Bogle Vineyards Pinot Grigio, Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Rosé, Pinot Noir,

Essential Red, Merlot, Petit Sirah, Old Vine Zinfandel, Cabernet Sauvignon

Connoisseur Sales Division

is featuring Charles Woodson's Intercept Wines.

Charles Woodson's Intercept Wines "In wine and in football, if you want longevity, you must work hard. If you want to make a great wine that can stand the test of time, then you must put the time and work into it.”

"When you watch a game on Sunday, you just see the final output of all the time us players put in the week before, maybe even the summer before. It’s the same with wine. You buy a bottle of wine, you open it, you drink it, and, hopefully, you’re satisfied with what you’re getting. You get to enjoy the final product, but don’t necessarily see all the work that went into it. The weather, the terroir, the blending – and everything else that affects that bottle. There are many pitfalls that can get in your way and potentially spoil everything you have worked so hard for!"

- Charles Woodson, 18-year NFL legend and Vintner

Classic Sales Division

is featuring Quadrum Rosé, perfect for tailgating.

Quadrum Rosé is a blend of Tempranillo and Garnacha, two of Spain’s most important native grape varieties. This Rosé is delicious by itself, but fruity enough to mix into your favorite sangria recipe. Comes in a convenient box that is perfect for your tailgate spread.

Modern Assistance Program

We realize that employees may be experiencing a variety of stressful life events. Modern Assistance Program remains accessible 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. If you or a family member needs assistance, please call (617)-774-0331 or (800)-878-2004 to speak directly with a licensed clinician.

September 2023 Live Well, Work Well

Checkout this month's Health and Wellness Newsletters provided by our benefits broker.

The Link Between Health and Happiness

In the pursuit of a fulfilling life, happiness is a goal for many. However, happiness is not an isolated concept; it’s complex and connected to your overall physical and mental health. By understanding and nurturing the links between your health and happiness, you can be on your way to an enriched and balanced life.

Read more HERE

Anxiety Screenings Recommended for Most Americans

The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (Task Force) now recommends that adults under the age of 65 get regularly screened for anxiety. For the first time, the Task Force recommends screening all adults under 65 who don’t have a diagnosed mental health disorder or related symptoms. This is meant to help primary care clinicians identify early signs of anxiety, which can go undetected for years.

Read more HERE

How Often Do You Need to Exercise for Optimal Heart Health?

The American Heart Association recommends 150 minutes or more of moderate to vigorous physical activity each week but doesn’t specify an optimal pattern. New research published in The Journal of the American Medical Association suggests that “weekend warriors” may realize the same cardiovascular health benefits as those who work out multiple times a week. A weekend warrior fits a week’s worth of exercise into a couple of days.

Read more HERE

September 2023 Mental Health

The Connection Between Gut and Brain Health

Recent research indicates that the communication between your brain and your gut plays a crucial role in your overall health. Scientists suggest this connection may be the reason you feel “butterflies” when you’re nervous or “sick to your stomach” when you’re dreading something. It also has a significant impact on your overall health.

Read more HERE