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If you can pour it, I can help you sell it! Experienced and successful Brand Ambassador! 🍷🍺🥃.

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🥂 A Taste of Prosecco History! 🇮🇹

This Saturday 8/29/26. from 12-3 PM, come taste Carpenè Malvolti Prosecco di Conegliano—a name that goes all the way back to 1868!

Taste a little Italian history!

📍 H-E-B #630
1701 W. Alabama, Houston
🗓️ Saturday, August 29
⏰ 12 Noon–3 PM

Antonio Carpenè and Angelo Malvolti set out to prove that Italy could make world-class sparkling wine.

Their pioneering work helped establish Prosecco as the sparkling wine we know and love today.

Made from 100% Glera, this elegant Prosecco delivers delicate bubbles, fresh citrus and fruity notes with a soft, refreshing finish.

🍇 WHAT'S IN THE BOTTLE?

Carpenè Malvolti Prosecco di Conegliano

Region: Veneto, Italy — Conegliano Valdobbiadene
Grape: 100% Glera
Method: Charmat / Tank Method
Style: Fresh • Fruity • Delicate • Elegant

👃 WHAT TO EXPECT

Aromas & Flavors:
Vanilla • Malt • Citrus

On the Palate:
Soft • Delicate • Fruity • Fine Perlage

🍽️ PERFECT FOR…

🥐 Brunch
🍤 Aperitifs & appetizers
🍓 Fresh fruit & lighter dishes
🍝 Italian cuisine
🥂 Cocktails with friends
🎉 Celebrating absolutely nothing in particular!

Because honestly, you don't need a special occasion for Prosecco.

Sometimes opening the bottle IS the occasion.

#CarpeneMalvolti #Prosecco #ProseccoDiConegliano #ItalianWine #Veneto #Glera #SparklingWine #HoustonWine #HoustonFoodie #WineTasting #HEB #WineLovers #Cheers by @mlcalderaro

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2 months ago

🍷 LEAN BACK. RELAX. RECLINE. 🍷

This Saturday, I’m bringing three seriously delicious wines from Sojourn Cellars to Central Market — and this is one tasting you’re not going to want to miss!

📍 Central Market
3815 Westheimer Rd., Houston
🗓️ Saturday, August 22
⏰ 12:00–3:00 PM

Sojourn built its reputation around exceptional vineyard-driven wines from Sonoma and Napa. The Recline collection takes that philosophy and makes it wonderfully approachable: great wine, great fruit, and no special occasion required. Sometimes you just open the bottle, pour a glass and… recline. 🍷😎

Here’s what I’ll be pouring:

🍏 RECLINE CHARDONNAY 2024 — Sonoma County
100% Chardonnay, whole-cluster pressed for cleaner, more delicate juice. Expect fruit and citrus notes, rich texture, savory character and crisp acidity.
Pair it with scallops, roasted chicken, grilled salmon or mushroom risotto.

🍒 RECLINE PINOT NOIR 2024 — Sonoma County
Bright red raspberry and cherry, dark plum, baking spice and cedar, with a silky mouthfeel, refreshing acidity and smooth tannins.
Absolutely terrific with tuna, duck, roast chicken, turkey or a good charcuterie board.

🥩 RECLINE CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2022 — Oakville, Napa Valley
This one brings the muscle: blackberry, dark plum, cassis, mocha, sage and a touch of earth, followed by lush texture, dusty cocoa, vanilla and fine-grained tannins.
Bring on the ribeye, NY strip, short ribs or smoky BBQ brisket!

And here's the best part…

You don't have to know anything about wine. Come by, taste all three, tell me which one you like best — and I'll help you find something delicious to take home. 😉

🍷 Come taste. Come relax. Come RECLINE.

#ReclineWine #SojournCellars #SonomaCounty #NapaValley #Oakville #Chardonnay #PinotNoir #CabernetSauvignon #WineTasting #HoustonWine #HoustonFoodies #CentralMarket #HoustonEvents #WineLovers #WineSaturday taken in Central Market by @mlcalderaro

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🍷 Napa Valley Comes to Central Market This Saturday! 🍷

Join me this Saturday, August 1st, from 3:00–6:00 PM at Central Market, 3815 Westheimer, for a complimentary tasting of two outstanding 5102 wines from a small, family-owned Napa Valley estate.

🍒 5102 Pinot Noir 2023
Only 400 cases were hand-crafted from estate-grown grapes in Napa's prestigious Oak Knoll District. Bursting with bright Bing cherry and fresh red fruit, this elegant Pinot has silky texture and lively acidity that makes every sip memorable.

It's a perfect partner for cedar plank salmon, mushroom risotto, grilled portobellos, duck, lamb, or even blackened chicken.

🥩 5102 Cabernet Sauvignon 2021
This beautifully balanced Napa Cabernet blends Cabernet Sauvignon with small amounts of Cabernet Franc and Merlot for layers of cassis, dark cherry, spice, and velvety tannins.

If you're firing up steaks, serving rack of lamb, roast duck, or a great cheese board, this is the bottle you'll want on the table.

🍇 What's the story behind "5102"?
The name honors the Corley family's original federal bonded winery number, issued when they founded their winery in 1970.

Their mission is simple: produce authentic, estate-grown Napa Valley wines with the quality of luxury labels—but at prices you can actually enjoy every day.

Come by, say hello, sample both wines, and let's discover your new favorite Napa Valley bottle. Cheers!

#CentralMarket #HoustonWine #WineTasting #NapaValley #PinotNoir #CabernetSauvignon #DrinkBetterWine #FamilyOwnedWinery #EstateGrown #WineLovers #WeekendVibes #SipAndSavor #HoustonFoodie #SupportSmallWineries #5102Wines #OakKnollDistrict #WineTime #TasteBeforeYouBuy #CheersHouston #WineCellarSeller taken in Central Market by @mlcalderaro

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3 months ago

🍷 **Wine Tasting This Saturday!** 🍷

Join me this Saturday, July 25, from Noon–3 PM at Koger 1938 W. Gray, Houston and discover two outstanding wines from Justin Vineyards!

🥂 Justin Sauvignon Blanc 2023

Bright, crisp, and refreshing with flavors of lemon, green apple, peach, and a hint of tropical pineapple. The perfect summer wine for seafood, salads, or simply relaxing on the patio.

🍷 Justin Cabernet Sauvignon 2022

A smooth Paso Robles Cabernet bursting with black cherry, plum, vanilla, and warm spice, finishing with silky tannins. An ideal partner for steak, BBQ, burgers, and your favorite cheeses.

Come by, say hello, enjoy a complimentary sample, and let me know which Justin becomes your favorite. Cheers! 🍷

#JustinWines #Kroger #HoustonWine #WineTasting #PasoRobles #SauvignonBlanc #CabernetSauvignon #WeekendPlans #WineLover #TryBeforeYouBuy taken in Kroger by @mlcalderaro

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3 months ago

🍷 Friday just got a lot more interesting…

Join me at Central Market this Friday, May 1st from 3–6 PM for a little trip to Piedmont, Italy—no passport, no jet lag, and definitely better parking.

We’ll be tasting three beautiful wines from Marchesi Incisa that prove Italians take wine (and lunch) very seriously:

✨ Roero Arneis – crisp, citrusy, elegant, and basically the white wine equivalent of someone who always looks effortlessly put together.

✨ Grignolino d’Asti – bright, fresh, a little spicy, and pairs with “everything”… yes, even your questionable life choices.

✨ Sant’Emiliano Barbera d’Asti – rich, velvety, and smooth enough to make you start saying things like “I taste notes of sophistication.”

Come sip, swirl, ask questions, pretend you knew what Grignolino was before today—I support all of it.

See you Friday at Central Market!
3 PM – 6 PM
3815 Westheimer

Because grocery shopping should occasionally involve excellent Italian wine. 🍷 taken in Central Market by @mlcalderaro

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6 months ago

Hey @houston !

🥂 I’m popping bottles at Central Market! 🥂

Join me Saturday Feb 7 2026 from 4-7 PM at Central Market – 3815 Westheimer, Houston as I pour one of my all-time Champagne favorites: Pommery Brut Royal NV ✨

This iconic Champagne hails from Reims, France, where the house of Pommery—founded in 1836—literally introduced Brut Champagne to the world in 1874. Talk about legendary.

⭐ 92 Points – James Suckling
⭐ 90 Points – Wine Enthusiast

Expect a fresh, elegant style with cheerful energy, aromas of baked brioche, and a beautifully lingering finish layered with dried apple, almond, and a touch of honey.

Three years aging in chalk cellars gives this Champagne incredible finesse.

Perfect as an aperitif or paired with shellfish, light veal dishes, fried foods, or fresh salads or any celebration!

Swing by, taste with me, and grab a taste and a bottle or two!!

#ChampagneLovers #Pommery #BrutRoyal #CentralMarket #HoustonWine #WineDemo #SipSipHooray #HolidayBubbles #WineCellarSeller by @mlcalderaro

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8 months ago

Hey @houston !

I’m pouring some seriously good California reds this Saturday, Feb 7 | 12–3 PM at Central Market (3815 Westheimer) — come sip with me!

We’re heading to Dunnigan Hills, Yolo County, one of California’s best-kept wine secrets. Hot days + cool Delta nights = bold flavor with beautiful balance.

🍷 Matchbook Cabernet Sauvignon 2022 | 91 pts Wine Enthusiast
Plum, black cherry, and mocha with a soft, supple mouthfeel and perfectly balanced oak. Polished, elegant, and incredibly food-friendly. Pair it with steak, red pasta, BBQ ribs, hard cheeses, or meat-lover’s pizza.

🍷 Pillars of Hercules Red Blend 2022 | 93 pts Wine Enthusiast
Big, chewy, and full-bodied. Raspberry, blackberry, plum, peppery spice, toasty oak, and a long, lingering finish. Built for baby back ribs, slow-roasted lamb, grilled veggies, and bold winter meals.

Swing by, taste, ask questions, and discover why Dunnigan Hills is quietly punching way above its weight. I’ll save you a pour.

#CentralMarket #HoustonWine #HoustonEvents #WineTasting #WineDemo #DrinkLocal #CaliforniaWine #DunniganHills #YoloCountyWine #MatchbookWine #RedWineLovers #CabernetSauvignon #WineEnthusiast #WeekendPlans #SipSipHooray 🍷 taken in Central Market by @mlcalderaro

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8 months ago

Hey @houston
Thank you #winelovers for your enthusiasm to try new wines! I've enjoyed meeting you and chatting for a few minutes.

I'm pleased to provide a year end recap of my wine sales for 2025.

88 Demos
3,771 samples poured usually 3 wines to a demo.
2,495 "tasters" - individuals or couples that sampled 1 or more of the wines offered
1,828 Bottles sold
$31,217.26 instore sales (revenue)
Average retail price one 1 bottle = $17.26
Samples to sales conversion: 50.3%
Tasters to sales conversion: 74.8%

#winesales #brandambassador #brandambassadors #demosales #wine #retail #winestore #winesampling #topsales #gogetter taken in Central Market by @mlcalderaro

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10 months ago

🥂 I’m popping bottles today at @centralmarkethouston Market! 🥂

Join me today, Sunday 12/21 from 12–3 PM at Central Market – 3815 Westheimer, Houston as I pour one of my all-time Champagne favorites: Pommery Brut Royal NV ✨

This iconic Champagne hails from Reims, France, where the house of Pommery—founded in 1836—literally introduced Brut Champagne to the world in 1874. Talk about legendary.

⭐ 92 Points – James Suckling
⭐ 90 Points – Wine Enthusiast

Expect a fresh, elegant style with cheerful energy, aromas of baked brioche, and a beautifully lingering finish layered with dried apple, almond, and a touch of honey. Three years aging in chalk cellars gives this Champagne incredible finesse.

Perfect as an aperitif or paired with shellfish, light veal dishes, fried foods, or fresh salads—aka, perfect for the holidays 🥂

Swing by, taste with me, and let’s toast to the season in style. @champagnepommery @summitwinetastings

#ChampagneLovers #Pommery #BrutRoyal #CentralMarket #HoustonWine #WineDemo #SipSipHooray #HolidayBubbles #WineCellarSeller by @mlcalderaro

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10 months ago

Proud of my honey!! Book is available on Amazon. by @mlcalderaro

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10 months ago