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Partida and Mondavi —
Partners in Pairing
Michael presents his wines including M by Michael Mondavi, his signature Cabernet Sauvignon from the Animo Vineyard in Napa Valley, Emblem Rutherford Cabernet Sauvignon and a selection of Isabel Mondavi wines, while Gary pours all four Partida marques: Blanco, Reposado, Añejo and Elegante Extra Añejo. The exquisite pairing dinners have occurred at Jardinière in San Francisco with Chef Traci des Jardins, Blackbird in Chicago with Chef Paul Kahan and at Palme D'Or in Miami with Chef Philippe Ruiz. Each dinner is a collaboration between Gary, Michael and the chef to create a unique menu that is specially suited to enhance the flavors of the wines and tequilas. "I believe this dinner concept with creative, well-paired menus will encourage America's chefs and food journalists to consider the similarities (between fine wine and tequila) and look at tequila in a new
way," said Gary Shansby. The schedule for the next three dinners includes Dallas on September 13th at Abacus, Los Angeles on October 25th and in New York on January 26th of next year.
Partida Welcomes Kevin Moodie as
Executive Vice President,
Chief Operating Officer For US
Effective July 19th, Partida welcomed Kevin Moodie to the team as the new Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, US. Kevin was formerly President of Scottish & Newcastle Importers, growing Newcastle Brown Ale from an obscure, cult product to the number one imported ale in the US. "Kevin has a proven track record of taking a premium brand from boutique status to a major national stage," said Gary Shansby
. "Partida is on the cusp of this very same transition and with Kevin's experience, industry knowledge, management skill and relationships he is the perfect executive to strengthen our company and organization to ensure profitable, accelerated growth." A warm welcome to the team, Kevin!
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Email fiesta@partidatequila.com for your last chance to win a pass
to party with Partida on September 15th for Mexican Independence Day! Fiestas will be held in
Dallas, Miami, New York,
San Francisco and Los Angeles.
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Top bartenders around the US use Partida Blanco to create some delectable cocktails
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Today Show catches up with Gary Shansby and Michael Mondavi, Partida highlighted in Esquire, Executive Travel Magazine, Nightclub &Bar and Time Out Chicago, Rick Bayless makes a Champagne Margarita for Los Angeles Daily News
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WindyCityWineGuy.com and ChicagoNow.com praise pairing dinner, Partida Elegante noted on Examiner.com, Modern Age Distillery Newsletter announces Kevin Moodie, Jacques Bezuidenhout shakes for Marthastewart.com
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Jason LaGarenne of Anchor Bar names Partida Margarita his cocktail of choice
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Pennsylvania welcomes Partida
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Partida keeps summer hot with cocktails, bar openings, cocktail jams, tastings and more!
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Partida cools down the hot New York summer with a Spicy Lulu
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José Valdez presents Partida to top Guadalajara restaurant
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Blue Essence by Brett Feore at Apiary
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"I use seasonal ingredients in my cocktails, and the muddled blueberry and mint in this cocktail really accentuates the infusion," Brett said. "This lays in more flavor on the back of the cocktail, it has a certain length to it."
2 oz Blueberry/Jalapeño infused Partida Blanco
3/4 oz Creme de Mure
1 oz Fresh Lime Juice
1/2 oz Tequila Partida 100% Organic Agave Nectar
Muddle mint and blueberries. Combine remaining ingredients. Garnish with mint and three berries and sea salt rim.
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The 72nd Margarita by Arthur Infeld served at 72nd Bar and Grill
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A twist on the Partida Margarita!
2 oz Partida Blanco
Orange wedge
1/2 Lime
1/2 oz Tequila Partida 100%
Organic Agave Nectar
Muddle lime and orange in a shaker. Add agave nectar and Partida Blanco. Shake with ice and strain into a martini glass. Garnish with a lime.
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South Florida's Today Show Catches up with Partida and Mondavi
While in town for the Tequila Partida and Michael Mondavi Family Wine dinner,Gary Shansby and Michael Mondavi were featured on South Florida's Today Show
on August 3rd. The dynamic duo spoke about tequila and wine and shared some ideas for imbibing in the hot summer Florida sun.
To view the segment, please click here.
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Beverage Media Pictures Partida Event at MCC
The July issue of Beverage Media included a photograph of the Partida Fiesta at Yerba Buena Perry in New York that took place as part of the Manhattan Cocktail Classic in May. The afternoon was part education, part fete and part cocktail experience as Gary Shansby, Vinicio Estrada, President Casa Partida de Mexico and Chef Julian Medina presented cuisine and tequila while brand ambassador Jacques Bezuidenhout created the cocktails.
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Partida Highlighted in Esquire Magazine
The July issue of Esquire Magazine featured the best bars in America. The magazine suggests trying Partida, which it calls "rich and earthy," as part of a section called "Interesting Things to Order at Bars that Have Everything."
Nightclub & Bar Suggests Partida Cocktail for Margarita Bliss
The Partida "Look Better Naked Margarita" by Adam Seger was included in an article about margaritas in the July issue of Nightclub & Bar. The margarita is a fun take on the traditional cocktail and is made with Partida Blanco, acai, Partida organic agave nectar, egg white, lime juice and rosemary.
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Time Out Chicago Recommends Partida Tasting
On July 8th, Time Out Chicago suggested readers visit a Partida tequila tasting at Zocalo in Chicago. Guests were provided two cocktails, a flight tasting and passed appetizers for the evening.
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Rick Bayless's Champagne Margarita in The Los Angeles Daily News
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The Los Angeles Daily News provided a recipe for famed Mexican restaurateur Rick Bayless's Champagne Margarita on July 14th. The margarita is a savory take on the timeless recipe, and incorporates Partida Blanco for Mexican spirit and flavor.
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Partida Named "Bottle to Try" in Executive Travel Magazine
The August issue of Executive Travel Magazine has named Partida Elegante as a bottle to try, noting its "cream of the crop status." Writer Camper English noted that the entire Partida line is "exquisite."
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WindyCityWineGuy Praises Pairing Dinner at Blackbird
On July 20th, WindyCityWineGuy posted about his experience at Blackbird in Chicago for the Tequila Partida and Michael Mondavi Family Wines dinner. The writer included information about Partida, Mondavi wines and added his personal recommendations for pairing.
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Modern Age Distillery Welcomes Kevin Moodie
Modern Age Distillery's e-newsletter announced Kevin Moodie's hire at Tequila Partida. Providing information on his background and history in the industry, the article also included a great shot of Kevin at the Partida headquarters in San Francisco.
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Jacques Bezuidenhout Shakes it Up on MarthaStewart.com
On July 22nd, Jacques Bezuidenhout created a Partida Margarita in the Hotel Monteleone in New Orleans during Tales of the Cocktail for Marthastewart.com . Jacques talked about Partida and created a perfect Partida Margarita with Partida Reposado.
To view the segment, please click here.
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"My drink of choice is just a straight, all natural margarita. A version of it with Partida Reposado, agave nectar, and fresh lime juice."
- Jason LaGarenne,
GM of New York's Anchor Bar
tells Blackbook Magazine
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Adding to its growing distribution, Partida is now available in Pennsylvania! The sales team in the Keystone State is very excited to welcome the World's Top Rated Tequila to their portfolio. Members of Southern Wine & Spirits, including Steve Schaffer, Jim McGauley, Jr. and Vince Martino were among the group who tasted the marques with Dave Singh, Partida Director of Brand Development. "Everyone at Southern was impressed by the quality of the product and the perfection in every bottle," Dave said. Partida welcomes Pennsylvania and looks forward to many successes in the Pennsylvania market.
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UPCOMING EVENTS:
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Adobo Grill Welcomes Partida for Chicago Dinner
On Thursday, August 26th, join Tequila Partida at Adobo Grill Old Town for "La Cocina del Colima," at 7 pm. The evening will feature a delicious four-course meal paired with authentic Mexican recipes and Partida Blanco, Reposado and Añejo. The menu is priced at $43 per person, plus tax and gratuity. For reservations and more information, please call 312-266-7999.
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Tequila Partida Tasting Dinner at Charivari in Houston
Charivari Restaurant in Houston is hosting a Partida pairing dinner on Monday, August 30th at 7 pm. Along with the full flight of Tequila Partida and the Partida Margarita, diners can choose from a menu featuring various Spanish dishes, including Adobe Chicken, Chipotle Steak Churassco, Lobster Empanada and more. The menu is priced at $39 per person, plus tax and gratuity. For more information, please call 713-521-7231.
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Partida Celebrates Clarke's Birthday
On September 5th, Clarke's in Miami Beach will celebrate their 5th birthday, and Partida will be there to celebrate the important industry restaurant as a sponsor of owner Laura Cullen's celebration. Congratulations and happy birthday to Clarke's!
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Partida Hosted a Pairing Dinner at Tomatillo's in San Antonio
On Tuesday, June 15th, Partida was the featured spirit at a pairing dinner at Tomatillo's Café in San Antonio. Twenty-two guests explored each marque with the chef's signature dishes. The event, led by Texas Regional Manager Charlie Garza and Kim Howerton from RNDC, focused on tequila and culinary education.
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(Andre at Jellie's Bar at the Seagate Hotel, where he makes perfect Partida Margaritas and Ginger Snaps)
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Partida Cocktails Featured in Delray Beach
Jellies Bar in Atlanta Grille in Delray Beach, Florida featured Partida cocktails at a special event on Friday, June 25th. For $6, guests could order the Partida Margarita or The Ginger Snap cocktail, made with Partida Reposado, ginger simple syrup, lime, ginger ale and red seedless grapes.
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Racks in Boca Raton Opened with Partida Margarita Table
The grand opening of Racks in Boca Raton was completed on June 26th with a Partida Margarita Bar. Different types of fresh fruit and herbs were available for the guests to pick and choose their personalized cocktails. "I was muddling and mixing the night away!" said Marita Leonard, South Florida Sales Specialist.
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Partida Mixed Things Up at the CKTL JAM
(Dushan Zaric of Employees Only shakes up a Tequila Daisy)
On Monday, June 28th, Partida participated in the Summer CKTL JAM at the Astor Center in New York City. Partida Blanco, Reposado and Añejo were served to attendees, who were all impressed by the World's Top Rated Tequila. A nearby bar featuring Employees Only products prepared the Tequila Daisy for guests, which turned out to be a favorite cocktail of the evening. The Tequila Daisy is made by shaking Partida Blanco with EO Lime Cordial and EO Grenadine. People who tried Partida returned time and again to taste the flight or sample a favorite marque.
Tequila Distillery Event at Zocalo in Chicago
Partida was the featured tequila at the monthly distillery event at Zocalo in Chicago on Thursday, July 8th. Cocktails were served to guests, the full flight was tasted and appetizers were passed during the evening. "This was a very positive experience, really good," said Victor Baheza from Zocalo. "Everyone was receptive to the tequila and very interested in learning about Partida. They had a chance to taste Blanco, Reposado and Añejo. People were just raving about the tequila and how everything went. It was a very positive tasting."
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Taste of the Nation Napa
Partida participated at the Taste of the Nation Napa on Thursday, August 5th. Jacques Bezuidenhout and Bill Hall, N. California Regional Manager, were both on hand creating Partida Margaritas and tasting the guests on Partida. "Everyone had fun," Jacques said. "Everyone came back commenting that we had the world's best drink and that they loved Partida and the Margarita."
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(Tequila Partida jazzes up the table at the Taste of the
Nation in Napa)
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Tequila Partida's Drink Feature in Midtown Manhattan
Tequila Partida heats up in New York City with a drink feature at Lucy's Cantina Royale in Manhattan, located inside busy Penn Plaza. A cocktail with a kick, the Spicy Lulu recipe calls for Partida Blanco, St-Germain, muddled jalapeños, fresh lime juice and agave nectar: a twist on the margarita!
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A newsletter is only successful if people see and read it! We encourage you to forward this newsletter to friends, colleagues and potential Partida aficionados. If you have any questions or would like to see something featured in an upcoming issue, please email newsletter@partidatequila.com
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