Daylight Savings Time

It's almost time to spring forward! Daylight savings time 2024 begins at 2 a.m. local time on Sunday, March 10. Don't forget to set your clocks an hour ahead, usually before bed Saturday night, to avoid being late for morning activities.

International Women's Day

International Women's Day (IWD) is celebrated annually on March 8th. IWD focuses on celebrating women's achievements, educating and raising awareness for women's equality, calling for positive change toward advancing women, and lobbying for accelerated gender parity.

Read more about the hisory of International Women's Day in our DEI section.

Welcome Ramadan

Ramadan 2024 starts on the evening of Sunday, March 10. Wishing all a happy Ramadan!

Read more about Ramadan in our DEI section.

Join a Financial Workshop

Wherever you are in your life, whatever your priorities, Bank of America wants to help you pursue your financial goals. Join them for these informative events.

Click HERE for a all upcoming events.

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.

To learn more and register click HERE

February 2024 Anniversaries!

Thank you for being part of our Company’s success! We greatly appreciate and value your hard work and dedication. Happy Anniversary!

40 Years

Paul Jaronko, Sales, CT

30 Years

Mark McGill, Warehouse, MA

Todd Serafini, United Division, MA

25 Years

Gregory McGrath, Warehouse, MA

20 Years

Joseph Grasso, Commonwealth Division, MA  

Sean Pierce, Commonwealth Division, MA

Emilio Santos, Commonwealth Division, MA

10 Years

Charles Feeley, Warehouse, MA

Gary Gaziano, Warehouse, MA

Brooke Calabro, Connoisseurs Division, MA

Devané Pierce, Warehouse, MA



5 Years

Christopher Charette, Century Division, MA

David Zeppieri, Information Technology, CT

Congratulations!

Please join us in congratulating these well deserved promotions!

Katie Getschal

From: Merchandiser

Promoted to: Sales Representative, United, MA

Date: 2/26/24

Taylor Rodriguez

From: Diversity, Inclusion & Cultural Initiatives Manager

Promoted to: Human Resources Manager

Date: 2/26/24

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, skating, sledding)
• Life Events (weddings, graduations, anniversaries, purchase a new house)
• 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

Meredith Vento

Graphic Designer, Marketing, MA

Words can’t express how these pictures make me feel. We had great professional photos taken of Levi and Tilly.

Spring is almost HERE!

We are excited about spring! Longer days, gardening, activities, trips, meals and drinks. If you have any pictures from home please send them to thegrapevine@martignetti.com

Ramadan

Ramadan is a holy month of fasting, introspection and prayer for Muslims, the followers of Islam. It is celebrated as the month during which Muhammad received the initial revelations of the Quran, the holy book for Muslims. Fasting is one of the five fundamental principles of Islam. Each day during Ramadan, Muslims do not eat or drink from sunrise to sunset. They are also supposed to avoid impure thoughts and bad behavior. Muslims break their daily fasts by sharing meals with family and friends, and the end of Ramadan is celebrated with a three-day festival known as Eid al-Fitr, one of Islam’s major holidays. Ramadan always falls on the ninth month of the 12-month Islamic calendar. Ramadan 2024 starts on the evening of Sunday, March 10 and lasts 30 days, ending at sundown on Tuesday, April 9.



Read more HERE

International Women's Day

International Women's Day has been observed since the early 1900's.

1908

15,000 women marched through New York City demanding shorter hours, better pay and voting rights.

1909

In accordance with a declaration by the Socialist Party of America, the first National Woman's Day was observed across the United States on February 28.

1911

International Women's Day was honored for the first time in Austria, Denmark, Germany and Switzerland on 19 March. 

1913

International Women's Day was agreed to be marked annually on March 8 in Russia.

1975

International Women's Day was marked for a first time by the United Nations in 1975.

Read more about International Women's Day HERE

Women's History Month

In celebration of Women's History Month this March we are honored to celebrate the many accomplishments of women in history and in our industry. 

Throughout the month of March we will be spotlighting women winemakers, distillers and owners of products we carry in all states. These strong and talented women have years of experience making some of the finest wines and spirits across the globe. We hope that you are inspired by their stories, as much as our customers enjoy drinking their wines and spirits.

WHM Spotlights:

Duckhorn Portfolio

Focused on optimal grape selection, innovative winemaking techniques and a premium barrel-aging program, The Duckhorn Portfolio is founded on a pioneering spirit and unwavering commitment to quality. Duckhorn also has very talented women Winemakers for some of their most well-known brands.

We are spotlighting some of these amazing women in wine:

• Renee Ary, Winemaker, Duckhorn
• Dana Epperson, Vice President of Winemaking, Decoy
• Kristen McMahan, Winemaker, Goldeneye
• Katie Povah, Winemaker, Postmark

Read more about these women in wine HERE

Velo Vodka

VELO Vodka was created in South Boston, MA, run by a mother and daughter team and operated by women. The concept came out of a night at a bootleg special between mother Collen and daughter Riley. The idea was to create a super-premium Vodka that is incredibly smooth, clean and has a refreshing taste.

The Southie-born spirit they created is so exceptional it’s been featured in Forbes, NY Post’s Page Six and Boston Common Magazine.

“Today, we honor and pay homage to the incredible contributions of women throughout history and in our daily lives. Women’s History Month is a time to recognize the achievement, resilience, and strength of women from all walks of life.” - VELO Vodka

Wente Vineyards

Wente Vineyards has called Livermore home for 140 years. On the national front, Wente is the oldest, continuously operating family winery. It is rare for a family business to survive past three generations. The fifth generation of Wentes now lead the company, many who are women.

Since 1977, women have had a voice and seat at the table driving key decision making and growing Wente Vineyards to what it is today.

At Wente Vineyards, they feel fortunate to have strong women leadership throughout many branches of their organization. 

Meet some of these women leaders shaping their wines from grape to glass:

• Niki Wente, Director of Vineyard Operations
• Elizabeth Kester, Head of Winemaking
• Aly Wente, VP of Marketing and Customer Experience

Wente Vineyards is also proud to support ‘Dress for Success’ in their mission to empower women in communities worldwide to thrive in work and in life.

To learn more about these women in wine and ‘Dress for Success,’ click HERE

This Month’s Training Highlight:

Outlook – Recall or Replace a Sent Email

Learn how to recall or replace an email message that you sent. This is helpful if you send a message and realize you made an error or forgot to attach a document.

Click HERE to launch the training.

Employee Awareness Information:

What is PEAK?

PEAK (Paylocity Education and Knowledge) is a resource center that allows employees to search for information and directions to many of Paylocity’s processes and functionalities. 

Users can search for questions like:

• How to update my address 

• Update my direct deposit information

• Assign training

• And more!

Web browser access:

• In the upper right-hand corner of any Paylocity menu, click the “help” button.

• Select “Knowledge Base” and use the “Search” field to locate an article by entering a keyword or phrase.

• Scroll through the page to locate and select an article to view or a video to watch.

Mobile App access:

• From the menu select “Knowledge Base.”

• Use the “Search” field to locate an article by entering keywords.

• Use the “All Topics” dropdown menu to specify a topic for searching.

• Scroll through the page to locate and select an article to view or a video to watch.

We encourage employees to utilize PEAK in partnership with our Ask HR and Ask Payroll Community groups!

View the PDF HERE

Joke of the Week

When does a leprechaun cross the street?

When it turns green.

Spring Safety Checklist

Daylight Saving Time means it's also a good time to review your spring safety checklist.

✔️ Smoke Alarms

Three out of every five home fire deaths result from fires in homes with no smoke alarms, according to the National Fire Protection Association. Test your smoke alarms every month and replace the battery at least once a year. If the alarm makes a "chirping" sound, replace the battery immediately.

Smoke alarms should be in every bedroom and in the common areas on each floor of a home. Mount them at least 10 feet from the stove to reduce false alarms, less than 12 inches from the ceiling and away from windows, doors and ducts.

Smoke alarms can be interconnected wirelessly. That means, when one sounds, they all sound. Be sure to purchase smoke alarms with the label of a reputable testing agency, like Underwriters Laboratories (UL).

✔️ Carbon Monoxide Detectors

Anything that burns fuel can potentially become a source of carbon monoxide, an invisible, odorless gas that can kill. CO alarms should be installed in a central location outside each bedroom and on every level of the home. The safety tips for CO detectors mirror those of smoke alarms: change the batteries, test them and interconnect them, if possible. Also, make sure vents for your gas appliances (fireplace, dryer, stove, and furnace) are free and clear of snow or debris.

✔️ Family Emergency Plan

The National Safety Council recommends every family have an emergency plan. Spring is a great time to review that plan with family members. Have a home and car emergency kit. The Federal Emergency Management Agency says an emergency kit should include one gallon of water per day for each person, at least a three-day supply of food, flashlight, and batteries, first aid kit, filter mask, plastic sheeting and duct tape, and medicines. Click HERE for the FEMA complete list. 

✔️ Get Rid of Unwanted Medicines

NSC recommends you take unwanted or expired medicines to a prescription drop box or take-back event near you. Or, learn how you can use Stericycle Seal & Send envelopes to send your unwanted medication to be safely destroyed.

✔️ Window Safety

With warmer temperatures arriving, it's important to practice window safety – especially in homes with young children. Find more information about window safety click HERE.

M+Mmmmm

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 Part Montenedro

• 1 Part Mezcal Rosaluna

DIRECTIONS:

Pour into a shot glass or over a ice with an orange twist.

Missed the video? Watch HERE

Luck-O-the-Irish Shot

NGREDIENTS:

• .5 oz Baileys Irish Cream

• .5 oz Arrow Dark Crème de Cacao

• .5 oz Arrow Crème de Menthe

• Whipped Cream and Mint Oreo for toppings

DIRECTIONS:

In a small glass add the Crème de Cacao at the bottom (or 1/3 full). Then add the Crème de Menthe and top with Baileys. Finish with whipped cream and a mint Oreo for garnish.

Featured Job of the Week

Accounts Receivable Specialist,

Credit, Connecticut

Performs a variety of accounting, analysis, and collection functions to ensure timely and accurate processing of customer payment.

Click HERE to Apply!

Quality Beverage Displays

New Cutwater display at Yankee Spirits with Bret Reis, Sales Representative and built by Greg Pilling, Team Leader.

➤ Yankee Spirits, Swansea, MA

Busch Light Display at Flamingo Market with Peter Rice, Sales Representative and built by Will Ensign, Merchandiser.

➤ Flamingo Market, Attleboro, MA

Replacing import competition with custom large window treatments (Bud Light ,CutWater, Nutrl.) at Royal Liquors with Charles Barlow, Sales Representative and installed by Greg Pilling, Team Leader and Eric Campbell, Key Acct. Manager. Sign design by Todd Watters and Craig Laplante, Marketing.

➤ Royal Liquor, Fall River, MA

Quality Beverage, MA

Connecticut Jameson Displays

➤ Total Wine and More, Milford, CT

➤ Total Wine and More, Norwalk, CT

Great festive Jameson Irish Whiskey displays by Jim Monaco, POS Manager and the Merchandising Team; Olivia Panetti and Ben Giangrande (Milford display) and Brandon Adrian and Arthur Benington (Norwalk display).

Martignetti Companies, CT

Quality Beverage Sales Division

is featuring Goose Island Beer Hug in Taunton and Auburn.

Our beer started with a trip across Europe, when Goose Island founder (and unabashed beer lover), John Hall, took a tour across the continent. Pint by pint, he savored the styles and selections of brews in every region, and thought to himself, “America deserves some damn fine beer like this, too.” Craft beer wasn’t widely known at the time, but upon return from his European sojourn, John set out to change all that. He settled down in his hometown of Chicago—a city perfect for craft beer, with rapidly evolving tastes and the largest system of fresh water on the planet—and then he got to brewing.

First, he made some beer. Then he invited the city to enjoy it with him. The result was a new fascination with craft brewing. That was back in 1988 and we haven’t slowed down since. By 1995, John’s beer became so popular that he decided to open a larger brewery, along with a bottling plant to keep up with demand. 1999 brought even more growth, along with an additional brewpub, and today, what was once one man’s pint-filled dream has become the Goose Island you know and love.

Here’s where we tell you that in 2011, Goose Island Beer Company was acquired by Anheuser-Busch. Since then, we’ve continued to brew beer that we’re proud of and now we get to share these beers with our friends locally, nationwide, and internationally. We think that's pretty sweet. If you're ever in Chicago, we'd love for you to stop by the brewery and have a beer with us.

Big Juicy Beer Hug 9.9% ABV:

A SIP OF SUNSHINE AND DAYDREAMS

If you're a fan of Tropical Beer Hug, you'll love its punchy sibling, Big Juicy Beer Hug. Coming in at 9.9% ABV, this fruit-forward Imperial IPA has an aroma bursting with a tropical bouquet of passionfruit, orange, and guava.

Finishing with a soft malty sweetness leaving you wanting more.

Connecticut Sales Division

is featuring Green Spot Irish Whiskey.

Green Spot was originally produced exclusively for the Mitchell family who commenced trading in 1805 on 10 Grafton St. in the heart of Dublin city as purveyors of fine wines and confectionery. Four generations later, the company is still in the wine and spirits business, under the stewardship of Jonathan Mitchell and his son Robert.

The Mitchell family expanded into whiskey bonding in 1887, whereby they sent empty wine, sherry, and port casks via horse and cart to the local Jameson Distillery, which were then filled and returned to the Mitchell’s cellar warehouse. There, the whiskeys matured for many years under bond until they were ready to be bottled and sold.

Green Spot: A non-age statement Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey comprising of pot still whiskeys aged between 7 & 10 years. The whiskey has matured in a combination of new bourbon and refill bourbon casks as well as sherry casks. Fresh aromatic oils and spices with orchard fruits and barley on a background of toasted wood. Full spicy body. A hint of cloves along with the fruity sweetness of green apples, rounded off with toasted oak. Followed by lingering flavors of spices and barley.

Century Sales Division

is featuring Don Julio, spirit of the Oscars.

Don Julio Tequila is proud to be partnering with the Governors Ball, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences' official party following the 96th Oscars® ceremony on March 10, 2024 for the seventh consecutive year.

To celebrate Hollywood's most iconic stars during the milestone evening, Don Julio will serve up a specialty bar experience curated by two of the world's most renowned cocktail connoisseurs: Globally Acclaimed Mixologist Charles Joly and Mexico's 2023 World Class Bartender of the Year Israel Barón. An award-winning mixologist himself, Charles is collaborating with Israel, one of Mexico City's most notable bartenders, for the first time ever to bring the flavors of Modern Mexico into this year's cocktail offerings.

The A-list cast of cocktails includes: 

It's Showtime featuring Tequila Don Julio Blanco

Round of Applause with Tequila Don Julio Alma Miel

Written in the Stars with Tequila Don Julio Rosado

1942 Encore spotlighting Tequila Don Julio 1942

Carolina Sales Division

featuring Fleur de Miraval, the Champagne poured at the Oscars.

Fleur de Miraval is the only Champagne house that is devoted exclusively to Rosé.

The pink Champagne took over from Piper-Heidsieck in 2022 as the Champagne at the Oscars, becoming the first celebrity fizz to be served at the prestigious event.

This year marks Fleur de Miraval Rosé Champagne’s third consecutive year to be served at the Oscars, during the awards ceremony, as well as at the official afterparty, the Governors Ball, and at other Oscars-related events in Los Angeles, New York City, and London.

Classic Sales Division

is featuring The Dead Rabbit Irish Whiskey, perfect for St. Patrick's Day.

The Dead Rabbit Irish Whiskey is a super premium Irish Whiskey that aims to capture all the edge and attitude of the legendary Irish emigrant Dead Rabbit NYC Gang and the award-winning Irish bar of the same name, located in downtown Manhattan, New York City.

It is a five-year old blend featuring Irish malt and grain whiskey, finished in virgin American oak for 5 years and crafted by Master Distiller, Darryl McNally, in collaboration with Jack McGarry and Sean Muldoon, the founders of the award-winning New York bar. The Dead Rabbit Grocery & Grog, has topped the list of the World’s 50 Best Bars numerous times.

United Sales Division

is featuring Jameson Irish Whiskey, perfect for St. Patrick's Day.

Long ago, in a time before selfies, a distillery was founded by a man named John Jameson. Born in Alloa in Scotland in 1740, he came to Dublin in the late 1770s. Four of his sons followed him into distilling in Ireland, setting up a family dynasty that was to last for generations. He died on the 3rd December, 1823 at the ripe old age of eighty-three. Now take a look at the number of times 3 appears in that last sentence. It’s no wonder they still distill three times to this very day.

Jameson Irish Whiskey is the standard. It’s is triple distilled and has a distinct sweetness that makes it remarkably smooth for a young whiskey. It has become not only the best selling Irish whiskey but but one of the best selling whiskeys of any sort worldwide.

United Sales Division

is also featuring Redbreast 12 Year Irish Whiskey for St. Patrick's Day.

Built on a loyal following of ‘those in the know’, today Redbreast is the largest selling Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey in the world, and is considered the definitive expression of the traditional Irish spirit.

Redbreast 12 Year boasts the complexity and distinctive qualities of pot still whiskey. Matured in a combination of bourbon and sherry casks, the distinctive Redbreast sherry style is a joy to behold in every bottle.

Commonwealth Sales Division

is featuring NEW RumChata Pineapple Cream.

RumChata Pineapple Cream is the newest flavor to the lineup and is available now.

“Last year, our fans’ enthusiasm for tropical flavors was evident with the success of RumChata Coconut Cream. As summer approaches, we’re thrilled to unveil our latest innovation, RumChata Pineapple Cream, which is reminiscent of summer Tiki drinks,” said Brandon Lieb, Vice President of Marketing for Spirit of Gallo.

With a burst of pineapple that brings the bright, refreshing taste of summer, RumChata Pineapple Cream can be enjoyed on its own or in the RumChata Colada – a Piña Colada-inspired drink – made with equal parts RumChata Pineapple Cream and Coconut Rum.

Connoisseur Sales Division

is featuring NEW Josh Cellars Seaswept.

Josh Cellar Seaswept was crafted to be enjoyed while socializing with friends outdoors in the sun, bringing a taste of summer to wherever you may be.

This bright, citrusy, refreshing white wine combines California’s lightest white wine varietals, Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Grigio. The palate is bright and fresh, with citrus notes that make it the perfect accompaniment to warm, sunshine-filled days.

* Sales Division portfolios may include products that are not available in all states.

Modern Assistance Program - MA / NNE / CT

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.

Services Include, but are not limited to:

• Short-term mental health support.

• Critical incident and after-hours crisis intervention.

• Assistance with wellness and stress management.

• Advocacy in court or registry of motor vehicle matters.

• Referral services for financial challenges.

Visit Website HERE

Life Balance UNUM - MA / NNE

P: 800-854-1446

Services Include, but not are limited to:

• Access to licensed professional counselors.

• Support for grief and loss.

• Assists with work/life balance.

• Assistance with legal questions and referral to an attorney.

• Assists with fraud resolution & identity theft.

Visit Website HERE

User ID and password: "lifebalance"

Anthem Life - Resource Advisor - CT

P: 888-209-7840



Services Include, but are not limited to:

• Access to licensed professional counselors.

• Financial & Legal matters.

• Support for grief and loss.

• ID Theft Recovery.

Visit Website HERE

Log in with the program name: AnthemResourceAdvisor for more information.

March Live Well, Work Well

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

March Topics:

• Understanding Your Kidney Health

• Important Functions of Protein

• Preparing for Tax-filing Season

Read more HERE

March Topics:

• Recognizing the Symptoms of ADHD in Adults

• Food and Your Mood

Read more HERE