Rosh Hashanah

Rosh Hashanah began at sunset on Friday, Sept. 15, and ended at sunset on Sunday, Sept. 17.

Happy Rosh Hashanah and a healthy, sweet and prosperous New Year! Shanah Tovah!

Read more about Rosh Hashanah in our DEI section.

Yom Kippur

Yom Kippur will begin at sunset on Sunday, Sept. 24, and ends at sunset on Monday, Sept. 25.

Have a happy and meaningful Yom Kippur! Yom Tov!

Read more about Yom Kippur in our DEI section.

First Day of Fall

This Saturday is the first day of Fall! In mid-September each year, we greet the fall season with the arrival of the fall equinox (otherwise known as the autumnal equinox). This is the moment when the Sun crosses the Equator, and those of us living in the Northern Hemisphere will begin to see more darkness than daylight. We will also start seeing the leaves change, cooler weather and Pumpkin Spice EVERYTHING. Hello Fall!

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

Welcome the Interns

Our new Interns are now integrated into Martignetti and we want to give them a warm welcome. If you have seen the welcome post on social media and you have an account be sure to welcome them to our team.

Have any advice for the interns? We are looking for Martignetti employees to share from their experiences and careers. Send them a quick note to thegrapevine@martignetti.com

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)
• 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

Nicole Isaac

Administrative Assistant, CT

Back to school for Cassidy! 1st Grade!

Holly Lee

Accounts Receivable, NNE

Silas wasn’t too sure about this first day of pre-school thing.

Fall is HERE!

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

Rosh Hashanah

Rosh Hashanah, literally meaning the “head of the year” is the Jewish New Year. It is a time of inner renewal and divine atonement. This year, Rosh Hashanah began at sundown on Friday, September 15. For those observing two days, it ended at sundown on Sunday, September 17.

One of the most popular Rosh Hashanah customs involves eating apple slices dipped in honey, sometimes after saying a special prayer. Ancient Jews believed apples had healing properties, and the honey signifies the hope that the new year will be sweet. Rosh Hashanah meals usually include an assortment of sweet treats for the same reason.

Read more HERE

Yom Kippur

Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement, is considered the most important holiday in the Jewish faith. Falling in the month of Tishrei (September or October in the Gregorian calendar), it marks the culmination of the 10 Days of Awe, a period of introspection and repentance that follows Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year.

According to tradition, it is on Yom Kippur that God decides each person’s fate, so Jews are encouraged to make amends and ask forgiveness for sins committed during the past year. The holiday is observed with a 25-hour fast and a special religious service. Yom Kippur and Rosh Hashanah are known as Judaism’s “High Holy Days.” Yom Kippur 2023 begins on the evening of Sunday, September 24 and ends on the evening of Monday, September 25.

Read more HERE

Hispanic Heritage Month Interactive Presentation

We're excited to introduce our special Hispanic Heritage Month (HHM) interactive presentation, brought to you by the Education, Awareness, & Training Subcommittee.

This presentation is designed to celebrate and deepen our understanding of Hispanic heritage and culture during HHM.

We encourage you to dive in, explore, and share your thoughts, learnings, or favorite aspects of the HHM presentation in the Grapevine post's comments section in Community!

Click HERE

Hispanic Heritage Month Spotlight:

Carin Luna-Ostaseski | SIA Whisky

Carin Luna-Ostaseski is one of the first Hispanic founders of a scotch whisky. Her journey as a first generation Cuban American challenged conventions every step of the way, and has inspired others to achieve the unexpected, a mantra that SIA Scotch Whisky now lives by.

In her mid-20s, Carin would not have considered herself a scotch whisky lover. But a friend encouraged her to try something new, and hosted a tasting for her, which changed her life. She then began a grand tour of her local spirits purveyor, sampling over 300 bottles of whiskies and scotches, and falling in love with the category, all while becoming a dedicated student of the spirit.

Carin started hosting tasting events to share her favorite blends with her friends and loved ones, and through this process she realized what the world was missing: an ultra-premium yet affordable and approachable scotch whisky, perfect for the connoisseurs as well as the curious. She wanted to change the way people thought about the category and challenge those old, stodgy conventions. What began as a casual pastime quickly became a life-altering passion.

SIA, carried by our Century Division, is an Award-Winning Whisky that awakens the nose with vanilla and caramel notes, then opens the palate with citrus and honey and a hint of soft smoke for a gentle warm finish. A blend of Speyside, Highland and Islay malt and grain whiskies.

Alamos Malbec

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage with Alamos Malbec!

Our traditions are what connect us. Bring the spirit of family with you on every adventure and celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month and 120 years of winemaking with Alamos this month and beyond.

Alamos, carried by our Commonwealth Division, is rooted in over 120 years of family winemaking. Generation after generation has passed along the passion and winemaking expertise that results in the very best of Argentina in every bottle. From our adventurous high-elevation vineyards at the foot of the Andes, we craft flavorful, approachable, and authentically Argentine wines.

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

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

When do Baker's share their secret recipes?



On a knead to dough basis.

Animal Protection Center

This week, Martignetti employees volunteered at the Animal Protection Center (APC) in Brockton, MA. The APC is a 501(c)(3) education and outreach animal shelter serving Bristol, Norfolk, and Plymouth counties. Their mission is to operate an open admission animal care and adoption facility, with a focus on prevention of cruelty to animals, education, and outreach; while promoting inclusivity, acceptance, and equality.

Employees undertook a range of impactful projects at the APC, including repainting the habitat rooms, storage clean-out and re-organization of their supply rooms. Once the work was completed, employees had the opportunity to interact and play with the animals.

We would like to thank Sabrina Kimball, Holly Mohre, Kelly O'Connor, Elise Tringale, Theresa O'Connor, Cate Zielinski, Molly Lister, Trish Rowell, Elle Gill and Sean Donelly for donating their time to this amazing cause and all those who donated supplies.



Click HERE to find out more about volunteer opportunities, donations lists and adoptable pets! 

Safety Committee

Our Safety Committee is underway and we’re having valuable safety discussions. Merchandiser and SR representation is vital to our success. The desired attendance from these groups would be (3) of each position. We meet for 30 minutes per month via Teams and live in Taunton. Let’s discuss the potential future incidents and solve for them before they occur. Please take this distinct opportunity to meet and collaborate with us to ensure a safe workplace for our employees and customers.



If you have any interest or questions, please send e-mail to: dhunt@martignetti.com

Smokey Aviation Gin Negroni

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 oz Aviation Gin

• 1 oz Select Aperitivo

• 1 oz Sweet Vermouth

DIRECTIONS:

Smoke water and make into large ice cubes.

Add ice to a mixing glass. Add each ingredient. Stir and strain into glass with one larger smoked ice cube. rim glass with an orange twist.

Missed the video? Watch HERE

Citadelle Grapefruit & Rosemary Negroni

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 oz Citadelle Gin

• 1 oz Italian Bitters

• 1 oz Red Vermouth

• .75 oz Grapefruit & Rosemary Syrup

DIRECTIONS:

Mix in the liquids, top with ice, and stir. Strain into a glass and garnish with a grapefruit twist and rosemary flower.

GRAPEFRUIT & ROSEMARY SYRUP RECIPE:

• 1.5 cups sugar

• 1 cup juice plus three strips zest from 2 red grapefruits

• 1 cup water

• 1 sprig of fresh rosemary

DIRECTIONS:

Combine sugar, grapefruit juice and zest, and water in a medium saucepan and bring to a simmer over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, stirring occasionally, until syrup is slightly thickened, about 20 minutes. Remove from heat, add rosemary, and cool to room temperature, for about 1 hour.

Caramel Apple Martini

INGREDIENTS:

• 2-3 oz Apple Cider

• 1.5 oz Smirnoff Kissed Caramel Vodka

• 2 oz RumChata

DIRECTIONS:

Rim martini glass with caramel and cinnamon sugar mix. Add Apple Cider, Smirnoff Kissed Caramel and RumChata to shaker with ice. Shake, then strain into glass.

Missed the video? Watch HERE

Louis/Dressner Seminar

The Carolina Heritage Boston Team and Importer, Kevin Kevin McKenna of Louis/Dressner Sections hosted two packed seminars and a casual tasting at Dear Annie in Cambridge. Discussions included the past, present and future of the natural wine movement in Italy.

Photo by Kevyn Ashton, Sales Representaive, Carolina Heritage, MA

➤  Dear Annie, Cambridge, MA

Carolina Heritage Division, MA

Tides & Tequila Event

Exclusive oceanside tequila tasting where customers could sample and order our finest tequilas, barrel samples and allocated items while savoring passed hors d'oeuvres and mingling with fellow tequila enthusiasts on a perfect summer day.

➤  Mission Boathouse, Beverly, MA

Martignetti, MA

Hartley & Parker Sales Division

is featuring Grant Burge Barossa Ink Cabernet Sauvignon.

The story of Grant Burge is one of the past, the present, and the future.

Planting their roots in the Barossa Valley in 1865, the Burges began as a family of devoted vignerons. For five generations, they spent their days toiling on the land, understanding the soil, and from it, growing grapes that would become premium wines of today.At Grant Burge wines, we challenged ourselves to come up with the most vibrant and impactful wines possible. The result was Ink.

The Barossa Ink Cabernet Sauvignon shows a bouquet rich with blackcurrant, mint and dark chocolate. The textural palate has fine tannins, and excellent persistence with intense chocolate and berry flavours. A deeply coloured wine with great depth and varietal definition.

Hartley & Parker Sales Division

is also featuring Citadelle Gin de France.

Citadelle Gin welcomes you to Château de Bonbonnet in the southwest of France, where the magic happens!

In 1996, Cognac Ferrand's Master Blender, Alexandre Gabriel, had the idea to distill the essence of the region into one perfectly crisp spirit. Thus, the first artisanal gin was born, and it happened to be French! 

The process starts with the star of the gin: juniper berries, which grow right in front of the Château. In addition to juniper berries, 18 other botanicals are progressively infused into a French wheat-based spirit for different lengths of proof and time to capture each's unique aromatic and flavor properties. 

This “Gin de Château” is then distilled in small copper pot stills, resulting in the beautifully balanced distinguished profile of Citadelle Original gin: juniper-dominate with supporting citrus and exotic notes, all with a soft, elegant texture. 

Winner of a trifecta at 2019's Ultimate Spirits Challenge:

CHAIRMAN’S TROPHY, TRIED-AND-TRUE AWARD, and GREAT VALUE.

“A Triple Award Winning gin, one that I personally consider to be one of the best 10 gins in the world.” - Paul Pacult, Spirit Journal

“It’s fantastic in classic cocktails.” - Millicia West, GQ

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

United Sales Division

is featuring Proper Twelve Irish Apple for apple picking season.

Proper Twelve Irish Apple is a delicious blend of award-winning Proper No. Twelve Irish Whiskey with natural apple flavor, resulting in liquid gold that's smooth to the core with a crisp, fresh Irish apple finish.

Commonwealth Sales Division

is featuring Manischewitz Concord a family tradition for Rosh Hashanah.

Manischewitz continues to be the #1 Kosher wine brand in America, and offers an extensive product line that includes a variety of flavors and sizes. As always, the brand remains committed to providing quality Kosher wine that makes the Manischewitz name synonymous with tradition.

Manischewitz Concord This sweet and fruity wine is bursting with the essence of fresh Concord grapes. The crisp acidity balances the sweetness and up-front fruit aromas.

Century Sales Division

is featuring Aviation Gin Official American Gin of Negroni Week.

Aviation Gin is kicking off its first year as the official American Gin of Negroni Week, the celebrity founder released a new video to educate fans on how to create an Aviation Gin Negroni.

"It's nearly fall, which means the entire universe will once again be losing its mind for pumpkin spice. Well, not at Aviation. Not on my watch. Let's make a Negroni," he declared at the start of the hilarious clip released on Monday.

Negroni Week, running from September 18 to September 24, sees bars and restaurants worldwide uniting in a toast to the beloved Negroni cocktail while raising funds for Slow Food, a global movement supporting local communities in over 160 countries. The initiative was first launched in 2013 by Imbibe Magazine.

Watch the hilarious video HERE

Classic Sales Division

is featuring Phony Negroni for Negroni Week.

St. Agrestis Phony Negroni Non-alcoholic with nuanced juniper, citrus, and floral notes, with the same bitterness drinkers of the classic cocktail expect, minus the alcohol. They’ve also added carbonation to help mimic the bite that alcohol typically provides. Enjoy chilled straight from the bottle or over ice with an orange twist.

Carolina Sales Division

is featuring Juggernaut Hillside Cab the perfect pair for this week's Cheeseburger Day.

Juggernaut grapes are grown in challenging conditions, where true grit and determination yield spectacular results. Determined Hillside Cabernet vines struggle to find purchase on steep, rocky slopes, where well-draining soils inspire roots to burrow deep in search of life-sustaining moisture.

Juggernaut Hillside Cabernet French oak beautifully transforms intense hillside fruit into a wine with uncommon richness and smooth, luxurious texture. A ferocious pairing with a delicious cheeseburger.

Carolina Sales Division

is featuring a cheeseburger with a side of Caymus Napa Valley Cabernet.

Caymus Napa Valley Cabernet has a signature style that is dark in color, with rich fruit and ripe tannins – as approachable in youth as in maturity. And a great pairing with a well made burger.

Since its founding in 1972, Caymus has become renowned as a consistent leader in the production of Napa Valley Cabernet. Grapes for this wine are farmed in a range of Napa’s sub-appellations – from Coombsville to Calistoga – with fruit from the valley floor creating lushness and the hillsides providing backbone. Diversification enables us to make the best possible wine in a given year, featuring layered, lush aromas and flavors, including cocoa, cassis and ripe berries.

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.

National Recovery Month

September marks National Recovery Month. The tagline, “Every Person, Every Family, Every Community,” emphasizes that recovery is possible for everyone. Treatment can save a life and can help people with substance use disorders recover from addiction’s powerful effects on their brain and behavior. Treatment and recovery make it possible for individuals, families, and communities to heal and thrive.

Recovery Month celebrates the gains made by those in recovery from substance use disorder.

Read more HERE