Wine Spectator And Vinexpo Reveal Speakers For “Inside The U.S. Wine Market” Panel

In partnership with Wine Spectator, this year’s Vinexpo exhibition in Bordeaux will include a panel entitled “Inside the U.S. Wine Market,” to be held Tuesday, June 16, from 10 a.m.–12 p.m.  Moderated by Wine Spectator executive editor Thomas Matthews, the discussion will center on effective strategies for international wineries to improve—or begin—their business in the U.S. market.

“With the global wine industry bigger than ever, and with the U.S. now number one in wine consumption, we are thrilled to have this opportunity to offer advice and expertise to the world’s wineries, both established and emerging,” said Marvin R. Shanken, editor and publisher of Wine Spectator.

Panelists include:

•Annette Alvarez-Peters: Assistant General Merchandise Manager for Beverage Alcohol, Costco

•Mel Dick: President Wine Division/Senior Vice-President, Southern Wine and Spirits of America

•Helen Mackey: Vice-President, Menu Strategy & Innovation, Ruth’s Chris Steak Houses

•Michael Mondavi: Founder, Folio Fine Wine Partners

•Stephen Rust: President, Diageo Reserve and Diageo Chateau & Estate

•David Trone: Owner, Total Wine & More

Topics to be addressed include: the U.S. three-tier wine distribution system and how it works; challenges and opportunities facing international wineries in the U.S. market; strategies for success in U.S. retail stores and restaurants; and current trends in wine sales in the U.S.

The panel was organized as part of the new strategic partnership between Wine Spectator and Vinexpo, which also includes a special tasting at the Bordeaux exhibition on Monday, June 15. Wine Spectator will also partner in Vinexpo’s 2016 events in Asia, including Vinexpo Asia-Pacific in Hong Kong and Vinexpo Nippon in Tokyo.

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