In Part II of her conversation with Gino Colangelo, Jo Diaz explores what it takes to reach consumers in today’s wine marketing landscape—and why the industry needs to spend less time talking to itself. Gino discusses the growth of Come Over October, the importance of proving marketing works at retail, and the need to make wine approachable across price points, styles and levels of experience.
Wine industry veteran Jo Diaz sits down with Colangelo & Partners President Gino Colangelo for a candid conversation about his career, the changing communications landscape, and the origins of wine advocacy efforts including Come Over October. The wide-ranging interview also gets personal, exploring Gino’s Italian-American roots and his lifelong connection between wine, food, family and community.
oin us Sunday, October 18 at City Winery NYC for the 2026 Wine on Wheels Grand Tasting & Silent Auction—featuring 75+ top sommeliers, 150 world-class wines and 40+ of New York City’s top restaurants, all coming together for a great cause.
This year is especially meaningful to us: Colangelo & Partners will be honored with the Wine on Wheels Leadership & Legacy Award as we celebrate our 20th anniversary. We’d love to raise a glass with friends, colleagues and fellow wine lovers while supporting the important work of Wine on Wheels.
Sunday, October 18 | 12–3 PM | City Winery NYC
We’re honored to receive the Wine on Wheels Leadership & Legacy Award, recognizing Colangelo & Partners’ commitment to leadership, generosity, and community. As we celebrate our 20th anniversary, this recognition is especially meaningful—and a reminder that the strongest legacies are built not only through the work we do, but through the communities we support along the way.
