ENYE hosts Third Annual Grand Tasting Event for the Trade

"Real people, real wine... The ESSENCE of Spain!"

The ENYE Group has announced that it will hold its 3rd Annual Grand Tasting Event on Tuesday, May 18th at the Alhambra Palace Restaurant! Join us as we taste through over 70 quality wines and spirits from Spain. Come discover what savvy customers already know: ENYE's Spain is HOT! The best juice, at the best price, in the best packaging!

There will be two events held on 5/18, RSVP is required for each:

1 - 4pm: Trade Only
6 - 8:30pm: Friends, Family and Trade (by invitation only)*

* wines will be available for purchase during the 6-8:30pm event in partnership with our retail clearing agent.

RSVP to: info@enyegroup.com, through your ENYE Group Sales Representative or our office on (312) 876-1200.

The ENYE Group expands its sales force with key new hires

The ENYE Group announced today that it has significantly expanded its Illinois wholesale sales force with the addition of four new hires with extensive industry experience. Each new sales representative will be responsible for on and off premise accounts in a designated geographic territory. The company also announced today that Thomas Minnerick has joined ENYE as Director of Key Accounts.

Manuel Pulido, Managing Partner in charge of Business Development, said "Our aggressive 2010 strategic plan could not be executed without having the right talent in place. We are pleased to welcome our new team members and look forward to introducing them to our prospects and existing clients. Furthermore, with the addition of Tom Minnerick we look forward to partnering with new distributors in markets where we are not currently present."

In addition, Pulido noted "The recent expansion of the ENYE portfolio to include very attractive private label brands such as ESENZIA and CHATEAU RENNI, as well as established brands such as Castell del Remei, AGOSTON and wines from the VINTAE Group solidifies our standing as having one of the most comprehensive portfolios of Spanish wines available in the US."

National Key Accounts

The ENYE Group is pleased to announce that Thomas Minnerick has joined in March, 2010 as Director of Key Accounts. Tom brings over 30 years of experience in the wine and spirits industry to ENYE. His extensive experience includes managing the Midwest Region for Franciscan Estate Selections, Central Division VP for Kendall-Jackson, Director of Wine for Olinger Distribution Company in Indiana and National Sales Manager for Mildara Blass (later Beringer-Blass). Most notably, he spent several years at Distinctive Wines & Spirits in Chicago as the Part Owner, Executive VP of Sales and General Manager, prior to the company being sold to Southern. Most recently, Tom was Midwest Regional Manager for the Michael-David Winery. Tom will focus exclusively on expanding ENYE's distribution network and penetrating large multi-state off premise accounts.

Illinois Wholesale Sales Team

The following individuals comprise the Illinois Wholesale Sales Team:

Leo Cimino, Senior Wine Sales Representative, joined the ENYE Group in August, 2009 from Heritage Wine Cellars. Leo is responsible for the northside of Chicago, the West Loop and certain key off-premise accounts in the suburbs. Ph. (206) 650-6065 or leo@enyegroup.com.

Phillip Radford, Wine Sales Representative, joined the ENYE Group in February, 2010 from Eagle Eye Imports. Previously, Phillip was with Stoller Wholesale and Union Beverage Company, among others. Phillip is responsible for the North Shore and Northwest Suburbs. Ph. (312) 925-3693 or phillip@enyegroup.com.

Kenneth Dedic, Wine Sales Representative, joined the ENYE Group in February, 2010 after having worked at Southern Wines & Spirits as an On-Premise Sales Consultant. Ken is responsible for accounts in the Western Suburbs. Ph. (312) 841-3693 or ken@enyegroup.com.

Julie Oelling, Wine Sales Representative, joined the ENYE Group in March, 2010 after serving as a Wine Consultant and Sales Representative for the Owl Creek Vineyard. Julie will be responsible for accounts located in downtown Chicago, including the Loop, South Loop, Old Town, Streeterville, River North and the Gold Coast. Ph. (312) 806-3369 or julie@enyegroup.com.

Randall Smeds, Wine Sales Representative, joined the ENYE Group in February, 2010 and will be responsible for accounts in the far Western/Northwestern Suburbs and Rockford. Previously, Randy spent over 9 years with Union Beverage Company. Ph. (847) 361-7217 or randall@enyegroup.com.

About the ENYE Group
The ENYE Group is a national importer and Illinois wholesaler specializing in boutique wines and spirits from Spain, founded in 2007 by Dustin Goldstein and Manuel Pulido. ENYE's catalog includes 69 high quality wines and spirits. ENYE primarily supports wines made in sustainable methods from small production, family-owned estates. Our focus is on wines that are varietally specific to Spain, their region and reflective of their terroir. ENYE is committed to bring wines to the market that are of an excellent quality and product presentation, at fair and competitive prices. Further information is available on the company's website, www.enyegroup.com.

Press contact:

The ENYE Group
W. Dustin Goldstein, Managing Partner
+1 312 876 1200
dustin@enyegroup.com

The ENYE Group expands its national market presence

ENYE is pleased to announce that it has reached agreements with distributors in key markets, expanding our national market presence. This is in addition to ENYE's home market of Illinois, which is self-serviced. Each distributor has agreed to carry a significant percentage of ENYE's boutique, all-Spanish portfolio. Products will be available in each of these markets no later than August, 2009, if not already available.

In the State of Michigan, ENYE has formed a partnership with Grand Rapids-based ADAMO Distribution. ADAMO is a distributor owned and operated by Proprietor Robert Rood, and will cover the entire state, including the major markets of Detroit and Grand Rapids. Like ENYE, ADAMO has chosen to focus primarily on Spanish wines for their amazing value and market potential. For more information, please contact ADAMO via their website, www.adamodistribution.com or via e-mail at robert@adamodistribution.com

In the State of Iowa, ENYE has partnered with Ruby Fine Wines, an Iowa City based distributor of boutique wines. Under the direction of Liz Goodman and her sales staff, they have expanded the penetration of key ENYE products in the state with retailers and restaurants alike. Liz can be contacted at 319-339-4566, or via e-mail at rubywines@mchsi.com.

In the States of Arizona, Nevada and Utah, ENYE has signed a Distribution Agreement with Globe Distributing, Inc. This includes the key markets of Las Vegas and Salt Lake City. Globe is focused on providing a high-touch customer service while offering a unique portfolio of wines that offer unparalleled value to the consumer. The sales effort at Globe is led by Arthur Barlow, Director of Sales and Marketing. Arthur can be reached toll free at 888-544-5623 or via e-mail at arthur@globebusinesses.com.

Dustin Goldstein, Managing Partner of The ENYE Group, said "We are pleased to be able to share our initial success in Illinois with our partners in other markets. In this challenging economic environment, consumers have gravitated towards high quality Spanish wines as being best-in-class value. We believe demand will continue to rise in all markets for boutique, high-quality wines from Spain such as those offered by ENYE."

The ENYE Group is currently seeking distributors in other states for our unique brands. For information on how to partner with us, please contact Manuel Pulido, Managing Partner, on 312-876-1200 or via e-mail at manuel@enyegroup.com.

ENYE enhances its boutique portfolio with a collection of unique Spanish spirits

The ENYE Group is pleased to announce a new line of Spanish spirits, initially available in Illinois, in a move to broaden its base of high quality boutique Spanish wines. ENYE is currently seeking distributors for these products in all US states.

ENYE has partnered with Destilerias Manuel Acha, a family-owned distillery based in Amurrio (Alava), Spain, to bring these spirits to the US marketplace. Destilerias Manuel Acha has been in business since 1831, and is now operated by Gabriel Acha, the 7th generation family member now running the business. All ingredients used to make Acha's line of distilled spirits is natural, with no artificial flavorings or ingredients added.

Why bring these spirits to the US? In Spain, there is no such thing as a short and quick bite to eat. Dinners are long, social events capped off by the “sobremesa”, or after dinner conversation and a distilled spirit digestif. In more traditional Spanish restaurants, icy freezer-chilled bottles of Pacharán (a liqueur made of Anis Cream and Sloeberries) and Orujo (Spanish version of Grappa) are left on the table after dinner for guests to enjoy as they please. ENYE is pleased to be one of the only wholesalers in the country to bring these products to the United States, in our quest to find “The Essence of Spain”.

The ACHA spirits that are now an integral part of ENYE's all-Spanish portfolio include:

ATXA Black Label Pacharán (25% alc/vol) - 1L format
A typical after dinner digestif in Spain, served cold over ice. Macerated with sloeberries and anis cream.

Fonte do Miño Orujo de Aguardiente (40% alc/vol) - 750ml format
Spanish version of white grappa, made from distilled grain alcohol and grape pomace.

Fonte do Miño Orujo de Hierbas (30% alc/vol) - 750ml format
Orujo distilled with 15 different types of herbs, such as thyme, sage, basil, rosemary, etc.

Fonte do Miño Orujo de Cafe (30% alc/vol) - 750ml format
Orujo distilled with natural coffee beans.

WSK - Caramel flavored Whiskey (25% alc/vol) - 750ml format
One of Acha's biggest sellers in Spain. Complex aromas of sweet caramel and whiskey has significant potential both behind the bar and in the kitchen as a key ingredient in dessert.

For more information on any of these products or to inquire about exclusive distribution rights, please contact Manuel Pulido from the ENYE Group on (312) 876-1200 or via e-mail at manuel@enyegroup.com.

The ENYE Group welcomes new wines from DO Utiel-Requena and VT Valles de Sadacia

The ENYE Group continues its quest for the best wines and varietals from each region of Spain with the addition of four new wines from DO Utiel-Requena in Valencia and a brand new "VT", Valles de Sadacia, carved out of DOCa Rioja to specialize in white wines.

"LIBALIS" 2007 - BODEGAS CASTILLO DE MAETIERRA (Calahorra, La Rioja, Spain)
VT Valles de Sadacia
90% Muscat a Petits Grains, 5% Viura, 5% Malvasia

When we tasted this wine the first time, we were blown away by every aspect: the bottle presentation, its color, the bright but sweet Muscat nose, the complexity and unbelievable finish on the mouth. This is about the best white wine we have tried in a long time, and we had to take it on.

VT Valles de Sadacia, a new VT/DO located in the La Rioja region, was created in order to reintroduce varietals previously indigenous to the area but not recognized under the larger DOCa Rioja, such as Muscat a Petits Grains. Formed by four of the seven Riojan valleys, through which channel various rivers, the Valles de Sadacia make up a natural area of exceptional singularity, declared a Reserve of the Biosphere by UNESCO in 2003.

The winery, Castillo de Maetierra, has 40ha. of estate owned Muscat a Petits Grains which opens the harvest year after year in Rioja due to its early ripening. The harvest is carried out by hand using small crates, ensuring that the grapes reach the winery in perfect condition. Another singular characteristic of these wines is that the combination of the three varieties makes it possible to prolong their shelf life into the third year from bottling.

BODEGAS VEREDA REAL (Requena, Valencia, Spain)
DO Utiel-Requena

"BOBALIA" ROBLE 2005 - 100% Bobal
"SELECTTO" CRIANZA 2004 - 60% Tempranillo, 15% Bobal, 15% Merlot, 10% Syrah
"ETTNOS" RESERVA 2003 - 65% Bobal, 25% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Merlot

We met Pedro Carcel for the first time at the Spanish Wine Cellar event in New York, in search for "anything but Tempranillo" and were mightily impressed by his wines. Several conversations ensued and we sealed the deal over a delicious lunch at "Meson Txistu" in Madrid. Pedro takes great pride in his wines and his winery, which have come stateside for the first time this year. We are pleased to carry the entire line from the small, family owned winery located in Requena, Valencia.

The predominant varietal in that particular area is Bobal. We were attracted to the varietal because of its complexity and the potential the grape shows, particularly when blended with other varietals. Pedro has managed to make a very respectable, pure Bobal wine in the form of "Bobalia". "Selectto" is a blend that changes every year depending on the quality of the harvest, in 2004 it so happens that Pedro put together quite a coupage of four varietals with fantastic results. And, our personal favorite, "Ettnos" is a marvelous food pairing wine, where Bobal, Cab and Merlot dance delicately together with French, Spanish and Eastern European oak to make one hell of a wine.

These wines will be available soon in select retail and restaurants throughout Chicagoland. For more information on distribution in other states, please contact us at info@enyegroup.com.