April 30, 2026 (San Francisco, CA) — COME TOGETHER—A Community for Wine Inc., the mission-driven company behind the Come Over October™ and Share & Pair Sundays™ wine advocacy campaigns, today announced the launch of the second annual Share & Pair Sundays campaign, running May 3 through June 28, 2026. Across nine consecutive Sundays, anchored by Mother’s Day, Father’s Day and the unofficial start of summer, the campaign invites consumers to gather around a table for the simple, time-honored ritual of sharing wine and food with the people they love.

It’s a simple idea: Open a bottle of wine, set out some snacks, and connect with friends and family on a spring Sunday. That’s the premise of Share & Pair Sundays, an initiative now in its second year from the same team behind Come Over October. This year’s campaign runs from May 3 through June 28 and might be exactly what we need in these fast-paced, screen-first times.

Leading Wine & Spirits Communications Agency Invests in San Francisco Office, Reinforcing Commitment to the West Coast Market

NEW YORK, Feb. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Colangelo & Partners announces the opening of its new office space in San Francisco, strengthening the firm’s commitment to the West Coast. While C&P has maintained a significant presence in the California market for the past 8 years by operating in coworking spaces, the San Francisco office acquisition represents the agency’s first physical establishment in California. This strategic growth underscores the agency’s dedication to enhancing client service within the dynamic and lively West Coast market.

Located at 245 5th Street, the San Francisco office will serve as a hub for Colangelo & Partners to collaborate more closely with its clients, as well as industry influencers and stakeholders in the region. The decision to solidify C&P’s presence in San Francisco comes as a natural progression, aligning seamlessly with the city’s pivotal role as a global center for innovation, entrepreneurship, and wine country excellence.

“We’re excited to increase our investment in San Francisco and further our engagement with the thriving wine and spirits community on the West Coast,” said Gino Colangelo, president of Colangelo & Partners. “This underscores our ongoing commitment to providing exceptional service and expertise to our clients in a region known for its dynamic and diverse wine landscape.”

Since its inception in 2006, Colangelo & Partners has established itself as a trusted partner for clients across the food and beverage industry with a reputation for innovative and results-driven strategies. In addition to wine and spirits, the agency specializes in culinary and hospitality brands, as well as lifestyle brands. The establishment of Colangelo & Partners in San Francisco will give the firm even greater opportunities to deliver tailored, impactful campaigns that will resonate with both national and regional audiences.

Heading the San Francisco office is C&P’s West Coast Director, Michelle Erland, supported by a team of seasoned wine PR professionals with a proven track record in media relations, digital marketing, events, and brand strategy. “Opening our own office space in California signifies a significant milestone for our agency. With our roots now firmly planted in San Francisco, we’re excited about expanding our engagement within the wine, spirits, and food sector. Leveraging our expertise, we’re committed to continuing to deliver exceptional service and tailored strategies to clients up and down the West Coast” said Michelle Erland, Director at Colangelo & Partners. Colangelo & Partners is well-positioned to continue to bring its unique blend of creativity, PR expertise, and industry knowledge to the West Coast markets. A full list of Colangelo & Partners clients can be found here.

Source: https://www.prweb.com/releases/colangelo–partners-strengthens-west-coast-footprint-with-san-francisco-office-acquisition-302065624.html

Acquisition Creates the Leading Full-Service Wine & Spirits Agency in the U.S., with Offices in New York, San Francisco, Miami, Austin and now, the Heart of Downtown Napa

Colangelo & Partners (www.colangelopr.com), the leading wine and spirits-focused communications agency in the U.S., today announces the acquisition of a majority stake in the business of WineGlass Marketing (https://www.wineglassmarketing.com/), a wine and spirits-focused digital marketing agency. WineGlass Marketing is renowned for combining strategic planning and creativity in direct response and advertising campaigns, web development and email marketing for the U.S. wine and spirits industry. 

“This investment expands our service offering for the wine and spirits community in critical digital marketing areas and gives our agency a physical presence in the heart of wine country,” said Gino Colangelo, president of Colangelo & Partners. “We’ve grown our agency organically from a team of five to 75 over the past 18 years. WineGlass Marketing represents our first expansion through an acquisition and I’m happy to say they’ve been worth the wait!”

An advertising industry veteran with extensive strategic planning experience, Susan DeMatei founded WineGlass Marketing in 2011 after witnessing wineries struggle with their digital and DTC marketing. “This partnership frees me and my team from the operational hurdles facing a boutique agency. It provides us the opportunity to focus all of our energy and passion on creative and strategic campaigns to help our clients achieve sales and branding success in a very challenging business environment,” said Susan. “We’re thrilled to be working with Gino and his very talented and experienced team.”

WineGlass Marketing will continue to operate as a separate business entity under the management of DeMatei, drawing on the PR, trade and branding resources of Colangelo & Partners to augment their own digital marketing and advertising talents. Existing clients will experience no changes other than the additional resources now available to them. At the same time, Colangelo & Partners will now be able to access the vast experience of Susan and the WineGlass Marketing team’s digital communications expertise. 

Felipe Gonzalez-Gordon, partner and COO of Colangelo & Partners, commented on the acquisition: “Integrating WineGlass Marketing’s suite of services allows us to offer a comprehensive marketing package to the beverage alcohol industry with communications programs that improve business results in the short and the long term. For example, brands that are finding a difficult fit in the traditional three tier distribution model need scalable marketing programs with tangible ROI; our combined service offering can help deliver that.”

Second Annual Survey from Category-Leading Communications Agency and Renowned Wine Research Company Focuses on Consumer Attitudes toward Wine and Health

NEW YORK, Jan. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Colangelo & Partners and Wine Opinions conducted their second annual wine survey, this year focusing on U.S. wine drinker attitudes, behaviors, and trends related to beverage alcohol consumption and health. “There are several challenges for the wine industry heading into 2024,” said Gino Colangelo, president of Colangelo & Partners. “Personally, I think the biggest threat is the growing Neo-Prohibitionist movement and its potential to affect the U.S.D.A. Dietary Guidelines for adult consumption of beverage alcohol, which are due to be reviewed in 2025.” There’s speculation that the current guidelines — 2 drinks per day for men and 1 drink per day for women — may be revised to 2 drinks per week for all adults, following the recent change in Canada. “Related consumption trends such as ‘Dry January’ and ‘Sober October’ also impact consumer behavior,” continued Colangelo. “The research with Wine Opinions provides our clients and the wine industry with data-driven insights that will help adapt business strategies during this pivotal time.”

An In-Depth Analysis of Various Behaviors and Opinions Among Wine Consumers

The study was conducted in December 2023 and surveyed 2,013 U.S. adults from the Colangelo & Partners and Wine Opinions consumer databases, who drink wine on average 2 to 3 times per month or more often. In the sample there were 762 respondents in the ages 21-39 segment, 631 in the ages 40 – 59 segment, and 620 in the ages 60-plus segment. Respondents in the 21-39 group skewed somewhat to males, while those in the ages 40-59 segment skewed somewhat to females. There was a significant male skew to the ages 60-plus segment, which is consistent with past research that has pointed to the higher degree of “involvement” with wine of males in that age segment.

The survey set out to measure, among other things, current wine consumer trends and the attitudes and behaviors among U.S. wine drinkers regarding alcohol consumption and health. This included respondent opinions on the positive or negative effects of wine drinking on their overall health and sense of well-being, and level of beverage alcohol consumption respondents consider to be concerning. The report also aimed to project likely wine consumer responses to the potential “2 drinks per week” dietary guideline for U.S. adults, and determine the level of participation in “Dry January” and/or “Sober October.”

Younger Generation More Likely to Adhere to Reduced Alcohol Consumption Guidelines

A topic of great concern to the wine industry is the level of wine consumption U.S. wine drinkers believe poses a risk to their health. “The study findings on this topic were quite noteworthy, with younger respondents indicating they considered health risks to be possible at very low levels of consumption,” said John Gillespie, Founder and CEO of Wine Opinions. “In the 21-39 age segment, 58% of respondents viewed 2 glasses daily or less as a potential health risk. Additionally, one in four respondents – mostly those in ages 21-39 and occasional wine drinkers – indicated that a health concern over their wine consumption level would begin at one glass of wine daily, or less.”

To project wine consumer responses to the proposed beverage alcohol consumption guideline, the survey asked participants to select which option they agreed with from a list of statements. The most concerning finding was that two-thirds of wine drinkers in the ages 21-39 segment would either reduce their current consumption frequency of wine or adopt the new guideline.

The older cohort showed a different response to the proposed beverage alcohol consumption guideline. Overall, in the older age segments, frequent wine drinkers were considerably more likely to indicate they would not change their current wine-drinking habits based on a proposed guideline. Among those in the ages 40-59 segment, nearly half of respondents (46%) indicated they would not change their current consumption levels. Similarly, almost half (48%) of respondents in the ages 60-plus segment indicated that their drinking habits would not change based on a new guideline.

These results suggest that the younger demographic of U.S. wine drinkers is more likely to be concerned about and susceptible to negative messaging regarding alcohol consumption. The possible revision of the U.S. Dietary Guidelines for adult consumption of beverage alcohol poses a real problem to the U.S. wine industry, whose greatest potential lies in the younger generation.

Wine Considered a Valued Social and Cultural Product

Among the more positive findings of the study were respondent’s opinions on the benefits of wine. The survey captured many insights into wine drinkers’ beliefs about wine by measuring respondents’ level of agreement with different wine attribute statements.

Wine was strongly viewed as an enhancement to social situations or gatherings by just less than half of survey respondents, while one-third strongly agree that wine can be part of a healthy diet. These are important takeaways, as they suggest that U.S. wine consumers see a potential for a healthy and enriched lifestyle that includes wine.

On the topic of wine as part of everyday life, culture, and traditions, two-thirds of the sample expressed agreement that wine and food complement each other, and half indicated that wine has historically been a part of nearly every culture. This is a valuable insight, as the industry commonly promotes wine as an integral part of life and society.

Participation in Sober Holidays on the Rise Among Younger Wine Consumers

In recent years, promotions such as “Dry January” and “Sober October” have seen increased interest among U.S. beverage alcohol drinkers. To determine how the trend is affecting U.S. wine consumers, the survey polled respondents on their participation in the events in 2023, and intentions to participate in 2024.

The reported participation in “Dry January” or “Sober October” in 2023 was highest among respondents in the ages 21-39 segment, with over half of the cohort reporting participation by cutting back their wine consumption in those months or abstaining from wine altogether. Nearly two-thirds of the same age group indicated they intend to participate in one or both of these events in 2024. Similarly, the Wine Market Council NielsenIQ Gen Z study showed that 45% of Gen Z respondents aged 21 and older reported they never consume alcohol.

Wine Consumption and Risk-Reward Decision Making

As the wine industry combats negative messaging on the topic of wine consumption and health, a crucial measure of the study was that of wine consumers’ participation in other “health risk” behaviors. To gather this data, the survey asked respondents to check from a list any of health risk activities or behaviors they engaged in at least occasionally.

The results showed survey respondents checking a wide range of risk behaviors. Nearly half of respondents indicated they at least occasionally ‘eat at fast-food outlets,’ and one-third at least occasionally engage in summertime activities without using sunscreen, or ride their bicycles on city streets. These and a variety of other behaviors that may pose health risks are quite common, and may provide context for the discussion of moderate wine consumption.

“The assertion that there is no safe level of alcohol consumption doesn’t take into account that adult Americans make educated risk-reward decisions every day, wine consumption included,” said Gino Colangelo. “These research findings demonstrate how U.S. wine consumers are self-aware and knowledgeable, possessing the ability to make choices that they believe will lead to a balanced and fulfilling life.”

Please contact Leah Isenberg at lisenberg@www.colangelopr.com for more information or to request the data from the survey.

Source: https://www.prweb.com/releases/wine-opinions-and-colangelo–partners-release-results-of-consumer-survey-on-us-wine-market-trends-and-challenges-302047746.html

Leading Fine Wine & Spirits Agency in US Continues to Seek Ways to Better Serve Current Clients, Expand into New Business Areas

NEW YORK, NY, September 7, 2022 – Gino Colangelo, President of Colangelo & Partners, announced today the opening of a new office in Miami, adding to the agency’s home base in New York and growing presence in San Francisco. “Because of the city’s growth and the influence of its restaurant scene, Miami is becoming increasingly important to many of our clients,” said Colangelo. “European and South American clients, in particular, increasingly view the Miami market as critical to their US growth strategies.” The Colangelo & Partners Miami office, located at 2980 McFarlane Road in Coconut Grove, opens with a staff of five led by Account Supervisor, Andrew Quinzi.

In addition to geographic expansion, Colangelo & Partners is investing in expanded digital services, specifically in influencer marketing, online media planning, search engine optimization, paid search, email marketing and integrated events. “As customer preferences evolve, so must the platforms and avenues in which they operate,” said Colangelo. “Through this expansion into new offerings, we’re able to meet the consumer, on behalf of our clients, at multiple touch-points in their digital journey while executing 360° communications initiatives.” The digital services growth is being driven by Social Media Account Supervisor, Lisa Vetrone, and Integrated Digital Communications Account Director, Alisha Zaveri.

Though known predominantly for its work in fine wine and spirits, Colangelo & Partners also has years of experience in the food sector. The agency recently hired food marketing industry veteran, Elisabetta Serraiotto, to help increase its food business. Based in Desenzano, Italy (near Lake Garda), Elisabetta has over 25 years of global food marketing experience. “Food and wine are natural complements; in fact, in Italy, people typically don’t consume wine without food,” explained Colangelo. “Refocusing on our food business will energize our team by creating new and exciting opportunities, allow us to provide even better service to our wine clients and create new revenue streams.”

Recent client wins for Colangelo & Partners include: Wines of Georgia, J. Lohr, Govino, Inter- Rhone, and Paul Hobbs in the agency’s wine division; Stoli Premium Brands Portfolio, Old Elk Portfolio of Whiskeys, Portofino Dry Gin and Indri Single Malt Indian Whisky in the spirits division; and the Italian Trade Commission and Kvaroy Salmon in the food division.

About Colangelo & Partners

Colangelo & Partners (www.colangelopr.com) is the leading fine wine and spirits integrated communications agency in the United States, sought after by top brands and industry players for the quality of their results, creativity, and return on investment. The professionals at Colangelo & Partners work with integrity and passion to influence how US audiences perceive their clients: Earning consistent, high-quality positive media coverage; organizing signature events; strategizing and executing standout digital campaigns, and implementing trade programs that strengthen relationships within the industry. Colangelo & Partners’ clientele includes global, instantly-recognizable brands and passionate, up-and-coming vignerons and distillers; regional and national institutions; and technology and e-commerce companies innovating in the beverage alcohol sector.

Cofounder, Hispanics in Wine, New York City; Owner, Maria Calvert PR Consulting, Washington, D.C.

Proving Representation Matters

Originally from Ecuador, Calvert cofounded Hispanics in Wine, a social platform dedicated to amplifying Hispanic and Latinx contributions to beverage and hospitality businesses, in September 2020. With “representation matters” as its guiding principle, its weekly spotlight series profiles Spanish-speaking industry members and serves as a community hub.

Calvert works on content curation and digital strategy for the platform, in addition to using public relations expertise to work with local and national press to bring Hispanic and Latinx wine and hospitality professionals to the forefront. As a freelance public relations consultant, Calvert works closely with start-ups and established brands from the U.S. and worldwide in several sectors, including food, wine and spirits.

Instagram: @hispanicsinwine; @mariarcalvert

Source: https://www.winemag.com/content/40-under-40-2021-maria-calvert

Juliana expanded the agency’s clientele from mostly European brands to those based in the United States. She is responsible for managing the team in California, developing new business and supporting West Coast-based events.

Her digital savviness led the agency’s transition to virtual events, helping clients navigate the new landscape, and the push into influencer marketing.

Juliana led the C&P pro bono efforts during COVID-19 by establishing The Supper Share, a non- profit acting to digitally connect sommeliers with clients. Proceeds went directly to the sommeliers, with a small donation made to the United Sommeliers Foundation.

Source: https://www.prnewsonline.com/go/top-women-in-pr-2021/#.YNowV8qZZro.linkedin