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Jeffrey Pogash – Bio
For the past 18 years, Jeffrey Pogash has worked in the Communications Department at Moet Hennessy USA, the importer of luxury wines and spirits. He retired as Director of Communications on Sept. 1, 2011. During his tenure, Jeffrey’s responsibilities included garnering press for the entire Moet Hennessy portfolio of champagnes, wines, and spirits.
Prior to joining Moet Hennessy, Jeffrey spent 17 years as the U.S. representative for the CIVA, the organization that works on behalf of all growers, shippers, and cooperatives in the region of Alsace, France.
We are pleased to announce that Jeffrey has joined The Cocktail Guru team to lend his expertise in media relations, marketing, and brand management. He will be working directly with Jonathan and on independent projects.
The Cocktail Guru Welcomes Jeffrey Pogash
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The Cocktail Guru Welcomes Jeffrey Pogash
Beverage consulting firm now boasts nearly 50 years of combined experience.
New York, NY, Sept. 1, 2011 – We are pleased to announce that Jeffrey Pogash has joined The Cocktail Guru team to lend his expertise in media relations, marketing, and brand management. He will be working directly with Jonathan and on independent projects.
“My father is an inspiration and mentor to me, and I have no doubt that his talents and highly regarded reputation will elevate The Cocktail Guru to new levels” says Jonathan Pogash, Owner and President.
For the past eighteen years, Jeffrey Pogash has worked in the Communications Department at Moet Hennessy USA, the importer of luxury wines and spirits. He retired as Director of Communications on Sept. 1, 2011. During his tenure, Jeffrey’s responsibilities included garnering press for the entire Moet Hennessy portfolio of champagnes, wines, and spirits.
Prior to joining Moet Hennessy, Jeffrey spent seventeen years as the U.S. representative for the CIVA, the organization that works on behalf of all growers, shippers, and cooperatives in the region of Alsace, France. Before joining the CIVA, Jeffrey studied wine and wine tasting with Steven Spurrier and Jon Winroth at L’Academie du Vin in Paris, where he lived for three years. Upon his return to the United States, Jeffrey studied for his Master’s Degree in Philosophy at Rutgers University and was a freelance writer and copy editor for Vintage Magazine. In 1975, he wrote his first book, How To Read A Wine Label, A Dictionary of French and California Wines. Jeffrey’s most recent book, Bloody Mary , will be published in October 2011 by Thornwillow Press.
About The Cocktail Guru:
Created in 2005 by preeminent bartender Jonathan Pogash, The Cocktail Guru has grown to be one of the most highly regarded beverage consulting firms in the U.S. The Cocktail Guru creates and executes beverage programs for bars and restaurants, staffs special events, designs bespoke cocktails, teaches Mixology, and provides spirit and liqueur brands with insight and marketing advice.
CONTACT:
Jonathan Pogash
646-279-3106