By: Gloria Consolacion  T. Cressler

          International Editor/Host: Black Tie Magazine & TV

Photographs: Amelia Moore, Bill Lee Lanndis,
 Michael Indorat,and Angelina Shipilina
                          
The International Wine & Food Festival of New Paltz for 2015 was again held for three days from May 29th to May 31  at this gorgeous castle named Mohonk Mountain House (Castle). The castle was such a beautiful, majestic, and glorious looking building that it reminds me of many of the Castles that I stayed at when traveling in Europe. Once again I met with the Director of Marketing Nina Smiley of Mohonk, and many very nice and friendly people.

The festival was hosted by the International Wine Masters headed by a hardworking couple Sam and Dushka Ramic, and their group who all did such a terrific job. They are also the Founders of Wine Worldwide Inc. The festival is in partnership with the Italian Trade Agency and many more other companies that we will mention later. The first night as always, is the opening night that starts off with a beautiful cocktail reception held at the terrace with the Wine Producers, Food Producers, Sponsors, VIP guests, and members of the Press where everyone had such a grand time socializing. Of note, these were global wine producers coming from Albania, Argentina, Australia, Bosnia, Chile, Croatia, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Macedonia, Portugal, Spain,
and the United States.

There was Vodka and Cognac and it was represented by the President of Emperors Brand, Zina Mashin, and her father David Mashin. Emperor's Brand very own Napoleon Bonaparte, representing the GIORGIO G Cognac (by famous designer Giorgio GUCCI) and Emperors Vodka. Emperors Vodka won the Double Gold as the BEST VODKA of the year in 2013, which a great win - this was pitted against the other vodkas from all over the world. The Giorgio G Cognac of Giorgio GUCCI is so delicious and so smooth and is the best Cognac that I have ever personally tasted. The 50 year old is only a limited edition of 1000, and also the 30 year old, and of course they have the XO in which is a more open edition. All the letters and logo used in this cognac is made of 22 carats gold. Besides of the delicious taste, the bottles are also designed by GIORGIO GUCCI. This Cognac has been conceived and created with the same high quality standards as clothing fashion designs
that GUCCI is recognized for.

 You can order all of his products through 
wineworldwideinc@aol.com Attention: Sam Ramic.

After the cocktail reception, we all migrated to the main floor where they have several entertainers singing and
entertaining the guests, while sumptuous food was being served in the main dining room comprised of steak, a lot of seafood, pastas, all kinds of salads, all kinds of desserts… such a fabulous array of delicious foods. Several chefs were helping in serving the roast beef, and yes and to add this delicious food were the different wine producers serving their own personal wines to the guests. They all had table wine displays around the room, and everyone was jovial, and friendly. It is really nice to see all these wonderful people again… we get to see them every year at this wine festival.

The following day, Saturday was a big day. Registration started at 9:00 a.m. and all the ballrooms in every floor and meeting rooms were occupied by 700 Wine and Food Producers and Michelin Chefs from different parts of the world headed by famous ladies: Martha Stewart, Sarah Moulton, Rose Levy, Rose Beranbaum, Rossana Di Michele of Italy - all these ladies have cooking shows or are authors of several famous cookbooks. And of course last, but not least Chef Marcus of Tyme Bistro who was cooking "The New American Cuisine." We also have several Wine Educators from Mile Rupic, originally a well-known actor and songwriter from Croatia, now a wine educator, Michael Weiss originally from Canada who serves as a wine judge in America as well as abroad, also Steven Kolpan a Professor of Wine Studies at the Culinary Institute of America who gave Wine & Food Seminar, and Kevin Zraly who also gave a Wine Seminar. And we also have Lou Di Palo who is noted trade member and fourth generation purveyor of authentic products for Italy who gave a cheese seminar, Sarah Moulton lectured and provided a cooking demonstration, and Rose Levy, Rose Beranbaum, Rossana Di Michele and Marcus Guiliano did food demonstrations, the event included so many other chefs that were cooking scrumptious foods throughout the whole day, and for a several days which we all truly enjoyed.

There was a continual throng of events throughout the program including Saturday. A Silent Auction, Cru Tasting, Saber Ceremony, wine seminars, and cooking demonstrations by different chefs in different ballrooms and beside them, there were different Wines and Champagnes Producers serving their delicious products, 700 Wines and Champagnes and Food Producers from all over the world participated at this event.  Martha Stewart gave a lecture, and she also did a book signing of her book. The line was so very long she surely signed a lot of  her books, purchased by the guests which took several hours. And the guests enjoyed having their pictures
taken also with her.

Sam Ramic was the Moderator of the Open Forum and the Award Ceremony.

That afternoon we also had a fashion show which was a big hit that was produced by yours truly Gloria T. Cressler.

It was emceed by Ben Ramic, There where two fashion Designers,  featuring Italian Men's clothing Designer Pisano and a French Designer, Daniel Cremieux, who makes both clothes for women and men. And for accessories: Alvero Martini 1'CLASSE Italian leather bags for Urban Travellers, who was also in the fashion show. My models started off with my tall European Super Model headed by Angelina Shipilina, Kristina Davis, Elena Konovalova, for the men, Sergie Mihailov, Eugene Gromov and Todd Elkins, and Richard Alan of Richard Alan Management had some his models participated in the fashion show also and it is headed by Andonios Drougas. All the guests were impressed with our beautiful and good looking models and of course, as well with the looks of all the elegant and sharp looking outfits.  My friend Ellza Belleza of Ellza Belleza brought our hardworking Hair and Make-up Artists Hoda and Nadia, and both Tifani and Tiana Ramic also assisted in the fashion shows.

That evening was a Gala dinner exclusively for the VIP GUESTS and the WINE & FOOD PRODUCERS where more great foods and wines were being served, very good entertainment was had and also a live auction to
benefit our charity: The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.  That night the emcee and Auctioneer is Kevin Zraly who is the proud winner of the Indorato painting that was put on auction (Indorato also had an art exhibition that day).  There were a lot of beautiful pieces that were auctioned off that night. Congratulations and thank you to all the winners you surely helped the charity!

It was so nice to see Lucia Sutera Sardo of Tenuta di Collosorbo Winery of  Tuscany Italy, with Pamela Bicchi of Pugliano Winery of Tuscany Italy,  Jean Baptiste Dangin of Paul Dangin & Fils Champagne, Edoardo Freddi of  Pratello Winery Italy, Giuseppe Brasa, North America Sales Manager of Bellussi Spumanti, and Kate Williams the Export Manager  for Collesole Cantine Winery also of Italy. This was such a pleasant reunion.

This event was partnered with the Italian Trade Agency, Wine World Wide Inc.  and sponsored by VERUM Winery, BELLUSSI VALDOBBIADENE Winery, Collesole Cantine Winery, Empire State Bank, Vignobles Terroirs DeFrance, Apuzzo Kitchens, The Lost Tribe Expectations, Emperors Brand, CTG Export & Marketing, IWG, PRATELLO Winery, VITICOLTORI BROCCATELLI GALLI, La Collina dei CILIEGI, CREMIUX, Mohonk Mountain House, Wine Spectator, Stina Inspiracija Iz Kamena, USIGLIAN DEL VESCOVO, LED EMOTION DESIGN, ALVIERO MARTINI 1'CLASSI, EREDI PISANO (Italian Fine
Men's Clothing), GloriasCollection,

Elite Professional Networking Group and many more.

We had 700 International Wine, Champagne, Food and other companies of high end products from 15 countries who all participated in this fabulous high-end event, including the United States (many from New
York Wineries).  Some additional names start with Pamela Tucker Director of Marketing ULIVJAVA of Martha Stewart, Silvia Utrio Lanfaloni Marketing Manager COLLESOLE CANTINE, Efidelio Di Sessa Commercial Director Usiglian Del Vescovo, Neri Gazulli Tenuta SAN VITO, Guy Barroilhet Director VINEDOS MARCHIGUE Chile, Benjamin Galisteo Export Director Bodega BOUTIQUE VINISDEFINCA, Luca Vrga Sales and Marketing Manager FERAVINO FERICANCI Crotia, Victor Membrero Export Manager La Purisima Bodegas Spain, Rino Russolo Vini Del Friuli Italy, Tihomir Kuduz General Manager and Dusko Lecic of TBPAOW, Tony Sasa Enoteca Pontevevecchio Srl of Florence Italy, Giuseppe Brasa, North America Sales Manager Bellussi Spumanti, Belpoggio Montalcino, Belcanto Dibellussi  and Lido1932.
          
Also New York Wineries  starting with Paul Schiller Business Development Yankee Folly CIDERY, Phyllis Rich Feder & Rodney C. Boccadoro Jr. both of Clinton Vineyards, Whitecliff Vineyard, Food Distributors and Trade starting off with Franco Venturini of Credem Banca of Italy, Stan Bucklin of Putney House Trading, Inc  of NH, Panzerotti New Handmade Appetizers made in Italy, Louis Melin Sales Manager Century Beverages MA, Emanuele Vescovo Public Relation GruppoGeneral Italy, Jason Weible Project Manager Fourth Wall Events, Karen Tavarro Director of Catering Sales CUISINESTUDIOS,
Jamie & Marcus Guiliano of Aroma Thyme Bistro, Tony Russo & Andrea Kish Proprietors Aries Fine Wines & Spirits and many, many more companies, and major apologies for not listing all of our wonderful participants.

I went to this big event with a large Group with Sabina Klimek the Trade Commissioner of Poland and her husband Wojcieh J. Trocewicz, my super model Angelina Shipilina and Kristina Davis. TV Host Amelia Moore (who did the interview of the host and Sponsors} Michael Indorato, Bill Lanndis, Paula Oleska, Ginni Egan, and Galina Saucedo and her nice boyfriend Carmelo Genova. We also hang out with Anthony Chang and Kate Tkachenko from Sotheby's and so many, many wonderful people. Everyone was so professional and so very pleasant.
So it helped to make this event so fabulous!

The next  International Wine & Food Festival will be held next year from
 June 03 to 05, to learn more about this event go to
 www.internationalwinemasters.com 

and for more information you can email at
 gloria@blacktiemagazine.com or queenglori@aol.com 
or elitepronet@aol.com. 

Let me know if you will be interested in joining us next year? 
So we can get you in on our special prices.
This is going to be another fun, fun event!  

We thank the host and the sponsors and all the participants headed by Martha Stewart and of course all the wonderful guests who came and supported this grand event it was a fabulous, fabulous and such a wonderful event because of all the hard work of everyone put in, Specially the President and founder and the staff of
International Wine Masters and Wine Worldwide Inc.
Everyone did such a good job!

This is Gloria T. Consolacion Cressler signing off…
We will see you at our next year’s event.

And for those who live in the TRI-STATE area do not forget our Red Carpet event at the TRUMP WORLD TOWER World Bar  on Nov. 17, Tuesday,
 for our Thanksgiving Celebration and Dec. 04, Friday
for our Christmas celebrations. 

We will have a lots of fun. As always. 
 Okay, do make sure to email us if you are not getting our invitations

We will be wearing theme Costumes to celebrate Halloween month.
The Costume that everyone is deciding on is The Roaring 20's, The Queen Victoria and famous English Author Jane Austen of Pride and Prejudice and many more.

The prize for the best costume is a 5 nights 4 days stay in CANCUN RESORTS
 for 4 people. Those who do not want to wear costumes can wear Black Tie or Business Suits for men and Cocktail dress for ladies.

 But if you are not wearing any costume then you won't be a part of the contest, but you still will have a lot of fun. Okay, do make sure to email us if you are
 not getting our invitations to queenglori@aol.com or elitepronet@aol.com or gloria@blacktiemagazine.com.

Gloria Consolacion Tamayo Cressler
International Editor/Host
Black Tie International Magazine/TV
President/Founder
Elite Professional Networking Group
Producer/Director/Host
Fabulous Cooking with Queenglori
Member: United Nations Associations and UN Foundation
Global Ambassador
Power Team International & Impact Leadership 21 (UN)