Kobrand Sips & Selling Tips
Kobrand Sips & Selling Tips
Nick Poletto
Kobrand Corp's Vice-President, Director of Education Nick Poletto, DipWSET,CSS,CSW gives you wine knowledge to help you sell. Ideally suited for wine distributor sales reps, Nick's short yet dense episodes are easily digested while you're traveling in between sales calls.
Akita Prefecture | Saiya Brewery - #031
Saiya Brewery is one of the most decorated and award-winning breweries in Japan.  The very northerly and cold climate prefecture of Akita allows for slow fermentations giving complex, layered sakes.  One of Saiya Brewery's many famous sakes is called Yuki No Bosha Junmai Ginjo "Cabin in the Snow", and it is part of the Joto Portfolio Core Four.  One of four premium sakes that have strong brand recognition, unique style, and consistent inventory to support your placements. Nick Poletto is the Vice President of Education at Kobrand Corporation. Kobrand has been importing fine wine into the US since 1944. Kobrand is a family owned importer with quality wine as its main focus. Nick Poletto travels around the US teaching sales teams about wine and the many different producing regions. Nick has visited all of these properties around the globe and brings you the most complete information with the most important sales tips. For more information, visit our website at https://www.kobrandwineandspirits.com  Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/kobrandwines  For more wine education visit https://wine365.com  or view Nick's Wine Journal https://www.youtube.com/@nickyvino1  Good selling!
May 22
5 min
Hiroshima Prefecture | Nakao Brewery - #030
Nakao Brewery is one of the only two remaining breweries in the historical town of Takehara, located in Hiroshima.  The Nakao brewery is famous for its discovery and use of a special yeast grown on the bloom of an apple.  Their primary sake is called Maboroshi "Nakao's Secret", classified as a Junmai Ginjo.  Maboroshi "Nakao's Secret" is part of the Joto Portfolio Core Four.  One of four premium sakes that have strong brand recognition, unique style, and consistent inventory to support your placements. Nick Poletto is the Vice President of Education at Kobrand Corporation. Kobrand has been importing fine wine into the US since 1944. Kobrand is a family owned importer with quality wine as its main focus. Nick Poletto travels around the US teaching sales teams about wine and the many different producing regions. Nick has visited all of these properties around the globe and brings you the most complete information with the most important sales tips. For more information, visit our website at https://www.kobrandwineandspirits.com Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/kobrandwines For more wine education visit https://wine365.com or view Nick's Wine Journal https://www.youtube.com/@nickyvino1 Good selling!
May 5
5 min
Shiga Prefecture | Tomita Brewery - #029
Tomita Brewery is the third oldest brewery in Japan, founded in 1540.  Today it is still owned by the same family and famously produces a Junmai category sake called Shichi Hon Yari, The Seven Spearsmen.  Shichi Hon Yari Junmai is part of the Joto Portfolio Core Four.  One of four premium sakes that have strong brand recognition, unique style, and consistent inventory to support your placements. Nick Poletto is the Vice President of Education at Kobrand Corporation. Kobrand has been importing fine wine into the US since 1944. Kobrand is a family owned importer with quality wine as its main focus. Nick Poletto travels around the US teaching sales teams about wine and the many different producing regions. Nick has visited all of these properties around the globe and brings you the most complete information with the most important sales tips. For more information, visit our website at https://www.kobrandwineandspirits.com  Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/kobrandwines  For more wine education visit https://wine365.com  or view Nick's Wine Journal https://www.youtube.com/@nickyvino1  Good selling!
May 5
5 min
Yamagata Prefecture | Eiko Fuji Brewery - #028
Eiko Fuji Ban Ryu is a honjozo style sake produced in the very premium prefecture of Yamagata.  Eiko Fuji Ban Ryu is part of the Joto Portfolio Core Four.  One of four premium sakes that have strong brand recognition, unique style, and consistent inventory to support your placements. Nick Poletto is the Vice President of Education at Kobrand Corporation. Kobrand has been importing fine wine into the US since 1944. Kobrand is a family owned importer with quality wine as its main focus. Nick Poletto travels around the US teaching sales teams about wine and the many different producing regions. Nick has visited all of these properties around the globe and brings you the most complete information with the most important sales tips. For more information, visit our website at https://www.kobrandwineandspirits.com  Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/kobrandwines  For more wine education visit https://wine365.com  or view Nick's Wine Journal https://www.youtube.com/@nickyvino1  Good selling!
May 5
5 min
Napa County | Cakebread Cellars - #027
Cakebread Cellars one of the most iconic wineries in the world. They have a huge customer following in both restaurants and wine shops. The Cakebread family still owns Cakebread Cellars and still believe in the goal of making the highest quality wine possible.  Nick Poletto is the Vice President of Education at Kobrand Corporation. Kobrand has been importing fine wine into the US since 1944. Kobrand is a family owned importer with quality wine as its main focus. Nick Poletto travels around the US teaching sales teams about wine and the many different producing regions. Nick has visited all of these properties around the globe and brings you the most complete information with the most important sales tips. For more information, visit our website at https://www.kobrandwineandspirits.com  Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/kobrandwines  For more wine education visit https://wine365.com  or view Nick's Wine Journal https://www.youtube.com/@nickyvino1  Good selling!
May 5
6 min
Tawny Port | Taylor Fladgate Winery - #026
One of the most iconic Port houses, established in 1692. Taylor Fladgate has the highest average Robert Parker rating of any producer and its Taylor Fladgate Tawny Ports are the #1 selling on and off premise Tawny Ports in the US! Nick Poletto is the Vice President of Education at Kobrand Corporation. Kobrand has been importing fine wine into the US since 1944. Kobrand is a family owned importer with quality wine as its main focus. Nick Poletto travels around the US teaching sales teams about wine and the many different producing regions. Nick has visited all of these properties around the globe and brings you the most complete information wit h the most important sales tips. For more information, visit our website at https://www.kobrandwineandspirits.com Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/kobrandwines For more wine education visit https://wine365.com or view Nick's Wine Journal https://www.youtube.com/@nickyvino1 Good selling!
Nov 3, 2025
6 min
Reserve Ruby Port Bin 27 and Late Bottled Vintage | Fonseca Winery - #025
Family owned and always made by someone from the Guimaraens family since its first production in 1815.  Produces top rated wines across all categories and Fonseca Bin 27 is the #1 selling Reserve Ruby Port in the US! Nick Poletto is the Vice President of Education at Kobrand Corporation. Kobrand has been importing fine wine into the US since 1944. Kobrand is a family owned importer with quality wine as its main focus. Nick Poletto travels around the US teaching sales teams about wine and the many different producing regions. Nick has visited all of these properties around the globe and brings you the most complete information with the most important sales tips. For more information, visit our website at https://www.kobrandwineandspirits.com  Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/kobrandwines  For more wine education visit https://wine365.com  or view Nick's Wine Journal https://www.youtube.com/@nickyvino1  Good selling!
Nov 3, 2025
6 min
Barolo and Barbaresco | Michele Chiarlo - #024
Founded in 1956, Michele Chiarlo winery is one of the original Godfathers of Piedmont wines.  They helped establish the DOCG rules and are highly respected for all their wines.  Family owned, focused on sustainability, and own the very best crus of Barolo Nick Poletto is the Vice President of Education at Kobrand Corporation. Kobrand has been importing fine wine into the US since 1944. Kobrand is a family owned importer with quality wine as its main focus. Nick Poletto travels around the US teaching sales teams about wine and the many different producing regions. Nick has visited all of these properties around the globe and brings you the most complete information with the most important sales tips. For more information, visit our website at https://www.kobrandwineandspirits.com  Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/kobrandwines  For more wine education visit https://wine365.com  or view Nick's Wine Journal https://www.youtube.com/@nickyvino1  Good selling!
Nov 3, 2025
7 min
Non-Alcoholic | Pierre Chavin - #023
Pierre Chavin was established in 2022 in the Languedoc-Roussillon of France.  It was the very first premium non-alcoholic wine producer in France.  It has quickly become a favorite in Michelin Star restaurants and by top wine critics.  It has a broad portfolio from spritz, to sparkling, to still non-alcoholic wines.  It is family owned and 100% organic. Nick Poletto is the Vice President of Education at Kobrand Corporation. Kobrand has been importing fine wine into the US since 1944. Kobrand is a family owned importer with quality wine as its main focus. Nick Poletto travels around the US teaching sales teams about wine and the many different producing regions. Nick has visited all of these properties around the globe and brings you the most complete information with the most important sales tips. For more information, visit our website at https://www.kobrandwineandspirits.com  Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/kobrandwines  For more wine education visit https://wine365.com  or view Nick's Wine Journal https://www.youtube.com/@nickyvino1  Good selling!
Feb 5, 2025
6 min
SLO, Paso Robles | Bezel - #022
For over 50 years Cakebread Cellars has been making premium Napa Valley wines.  For the first time, they are expanding their expertise to San Luis Obispo Coast and Paso Robles to produce a new wine called Bezel.  While the popularity and iconic brand of Cakebread Cellars will attract new buyers and consumers, the wine's high quality will have them coming back to buy again.  Bezel is focusing on the four most popular varietals in the US, and maintaining their very high standards for quality, green farming and great marketing. Nick Poletto is the Vice President of Education at Kobrand Corporation. Kobrand has been importing fine wine into the US since 1944. Kobrand is a family owned importer with quality wine as its main focus. Nick Poletto travels around the US teaching sales teams about wine and the many different producing regions. Nick has visited all of these properties around the globe and brings you the most complete information with the most important sales tips. For more information, visit our website at https://www.kobrandwineandspirits.com  Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/kobrandwines  For more wine education visit https://wine365.com  or view Nick's Wine Journal https://www.youtube.com/@nickyvino1  Good selling!
Feb 5, 2025
6 min
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