Ep. 2488 Juliana Colangelo interviews Jonathan Pogash of The Cocktail Guru Inc | Masterclass US Wine Market

Welcome to Episode 2488 of the Italian Wine Podcast. In this episode, Juliana Colangelo interviews Jonathan Pogash of The Cocktail Guru Inc. Key Takeaways: How are Italian wines and spirits offering a more versatile flavor palette for traditional and innovative cocktails? Why are aperitivo & spritz cultures so popular today? How can regional Italian products fit into modern cocktail programs? More about the guest: Jonathan Pogash is one of the industry’s leading cocktail consultants and bartenders. His signature cocktails can be seen and enjoyed in many of North America’s most upscale cocktail lounges and restaurants. With nearly 20 years experience in the hospitality space, Jonathan shares his insights with the most influential publications from around the world, and is a regular contributor on television shows and national radio. He is the owner and president of The Cocktail Guru, a well-respected, full service beverage consulting firm. Connect: Website: https://www.thecocktailguru.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecocktailguru/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathan-pogash-ab05834/ More about the host: Juliana Colangelo is a leading communications and marketing professional for the beverage alcohol industry. Currently, Juliana is a Senior Brand Manager at Frederick Wildman, where she is focused on building their Italian wine portfolio. Prior to that, she led the California Division as a Vice President at Colangelo & Partners, the leading wine and spirits communications agency in the U.S. for over 10 years. During her tenure at C&P, Juliana led the development of the California office, growing the agency’s domestic presence to a dedicated office of 15 people with representation of leading wine companies such as Jackson Family Wines, Far Niente, Charles Krug Winery, Foley Family Wines and more. Juliana has completed her WSET Level 3 and her eMBA in Wine Business with Sonoma State University. In 2021, Juliana was named one of PR News’ Top Women in PR in the “Rising Stars” category. In 2022, Juliana became a Vinitaly International Academy Italian Wine Ambassador. Connect: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/julezcolang/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jules.colangelo/ Twitter: https://x.com/JulezColang LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/juliana-colangelo-mba-04345539/ _______________________________ Let's keep in touch! Follow Italian Wine Podcast on our social media channels: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/italianwinepodcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ItalianWinePodcast Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/itawinepodcast Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mammajumboshrimp LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/italianwinepodcast If you feel like helping us, donate here: https://www.italianwinepodcast.com/donate-to-show/ Until next time, Cin Cin!