“Frank Paredes is a Sales and Marketing Professional in the US wine industry. He understands all aspects of the marketplace and how it works by state and channel. He complements this with having an exceptional understanding of the wines from Portugal and Spain. He is a true professional in our industry.”
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Jon Moramarco,
Managing Partner, bw166 / Partner, Gomberg, Fredrickson & Associates
Former President & CEO, Winebow / Former CEO, Constellation International
“You always hope to get importers that actually understand the region, actually know the producers and understand what they are trying to produce. Frank does all of those things. He appreciates both the terroir and the culture. Lots of people are good at generic marketing, but not everyone takes the next step and is able to hand-sell products.”
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Mark Squires,
The Wine Advocate
“I met Frank Paredes in the mid 1980s, when I bought some 20-year-old garrafeiras from him at his family’s retail wine shop in Newark. He was helping out and, even then, knew more about Portuguese wine than most anyone I’ve ever met. Frank has continued to build his network through a career in Spanish and Portuguese wine and continues to be a source of news for me—I have learned about shifts in the business from him long before they make the pr wire. Frank is a consummate insider and a gentleman in the classic Portuguese tradition.”
Joshua Greene,
Editor, wineandspiritsmagazine.com
“Frank has wine in his blood and soul. He’s a tireless worker with a deep knowledge and understanding of the wines and wineries he represents. Having known and worked with Frank over many years, passionate about the wine business is how I’d describe him.”
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Michael Schachner,
Former Contributing Editor for Spain and South America,
Wine Enthusiast Magazine
“Over the years, Frank Paredes has become my Go-To wine professional for advice, industry insights, market strategies, and more. His work has not only resulted in an incredible new portfolio of wines but also in the successful establishment of others in the American market. He is a consummate professional and has an all-encompassing view of the wine business that is second to none. I have left our interactions knowing more than I knew coming into them. I have always looked forward to working with Frank and I hope to continue to do so in the many years to come!”
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Eugenio Jardim,
Sommelier - Wine Educator / Wines of Portugal USA Ambassador
“Frank Paredes is a virtual information center on the Portuguese wine industry. He knows more about the vineyards and winemakers than the people in Portugal.“
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Leonardo LoCascio,
Founder of Winebow Imports
