Tara Empson named as successor to Empson USA, a subsidiary of Empson & Co.
New York, NY, April 2, 2019 – Empson & Co., a leading exporter of fine Italian wines, announced today that Tara Empson has been appointed as Chief Executive Officer of Empson USA and Empson Canada, effective April 1, 2019, following her appointment to CEO of Empson & Co last September. In this capacity, Tara will manage all operations of the importer company and its subsidiaries, Empson USA and Empson Canada.
Tara Empson has long been integrated into the family’s dynamic wine export and import businesses. In 2006, Tara began her career at Empson & Co., taking on numerous managerial responsibilities for the Caribbean, New Zealand, Bermuda and U.S. markets. In September 2018, Tara succeeded Neil Empson and was appointed CEO of the exporter company, Empson & Co.
Speaking to this change, Tara Empson said, “I’m honored to continue the legacy of my father, Neil Empson, in the business of importing and exporting fine Italian wine. Empson USA has rapidly grown over the past decades, and I look forward to working with the company’s outstanding management team and industry network. Under this new leadership, Empson USA will continue its mission of responsible stewardship of importing top quality and distinctive brands. I’m excited to help this vibrant company evolve during this extraordinary time for importers in the U.S. market.”
Tara leads an impressive portfolio of suppliers that are currently exported to 32 countries worldwide. Championing Italy’s indigenous and single varietal wines, Tara is eager to shine a light on the lesser-known varieties hailing from Italy’s most well-known regions, including Verdicchio from Marche, world-class Malvasia from the island of Salina in Sicily, Grignolino in Piedmont and Nerello Mascalese from Etna. Moreover, Tara looks forward to introducing the next generation of Italian wines to the world in close cooperation with up-and-coming, dynamic winemakers, many of whom are women.
Tara is also proud to unveil a new logo for Empson USA. The new logo is part of the company’s efforts to highlight its talented team and core business strengths: integrity, unity, leadership, and authenticity. The new logo includes Empson USA’ establishing year, its expertise in fine wine, and a three glasses design which represents the unity amongst the teams at Empson & Co., Empson USA and Empson Canada.
About Empson & Co. | www.empson.com
Empson & Co. is a leading exporter of fine Italian wine worldwide. Founded in 1972, the company works with quality and distinctive family-owned estates who are deeply rooted in the excellence of Italian terroir. With Empson, customers have the advantage of working with a team of passionate experts who offer services in wine marketing, logistics, advertising and communications, liaising first-class Italian wineries with renowned international restaurants and wine retailers.
About Empson USA | www.empsonusa.com
As an importer of top quality, distinctive, family-owned estates, Empson USA provides service to wine and spirits brands from Italy, New Zealand and Chile. Wines from Italy include: Bellafonte, Bellini, Bongiovanni, Bortoluzzi, Boscarelli, Bucci, Ca Rome, Canella, Carpineta Fontalpino, Cignale, Conterno Fantino, Corte Giacobbe, Costanti, Costaripa, Einaudi, Fantini, Ferghettina, Fuligni, Gaudio Bricco Mondalino, Hauner, IL Feuduccio, Jankara, Lagaria, Le Casematte, Marcarini, Marchesi Pancrazi, Matane, Molo 8, Monte Antico, Musita, Pietradolce, Reversanti, Rossini, Santadi, Shardana, Speri, Supremus, Terrabianca, Toscolo, Vigneti del Vulture, Vigneti Zabu, Viziato. Wines from New Zealand include: Corofin, Escarpment, Main Divide, Pegasus Bay and Seven Terraces. Wines from Chile include: Falernia. Spirits from Imea, Ischia Sapori and Wild Sardinia & Romano Levi complete the portfolio.
About Empson Canada | www.empsoncanada.com
Established in 2000, Empson Canada is a leading national importer and marketer of premium estate wines. Our passion is for discovering premium, and predominantly family-owned, estate wines that will consistently deliver outstanding quality. Empson Wines Canada is a subsidiary of Empson USA, founded in 1991 by Neil and Maria Empson.
Empson Canada imports and distributes wines from over ten countries including the following Italian wines: Il Feuduccio, Matane, Franz Haas, Villa Matilde, Lini 910, Ischia Sapori, Bortoluzzi, Ronco dei Tassi, Enrico Gatti, Costaripa, Bucci, Bongiovanni, Conterno Fantino, Luigi Einaudi, Reversanti, Marcarini, Santadi, Shardana, Bollini, Lagaria, Pietradolce, Le Casematte, Hauner, Boscarelli, Cignale, Conti Costanti, Felsina, Castello di Farnetella, Fuligni, Monte Antico, Toscolo, Marchesi Pancrazi, Vinetti de Fiorini, Supremus, Tenuta Bellafonte, Canella, Bellini, and Dal Cero. Wines from Spain include: Bodegas Borsao, Bodegas Alto, and Moncayo. Wines from France include: Champagne Moutard and Père & Fils, Château Haut-Rocher, Chateau de Cîteaux – Philippe Bouzereau, Domaine Gautheron, Domaine Méo-Camuzet, Domaine Regis Bouvier, Domaine Blain-Gagnard, Chateau de Montfaucon, Domaine Georges Vernay, Domaine Gilles Barge, Domaine Pierre-Jean Villa, Saint Cosme, Aubai Mema. Wines from Germany include: Robert Weil and Wittmann. Wines from the United States include : David Bruce, The Forager, The Ojai Vineyard, Summers Estate Wines, Textbook, Tor Kenward Family Wines, Shea Wine Cellars, Goose Ridge, StoneCap, and Betz Family Winery. Wines from Argentina include: Raza, Tilimuqui, Ecologica, and Viña Riojanas. Wines from Chile include: Garage Wine Co. Wines from Australia include Canonbah Bridge. Spirits from Imea & Ischia Sapori
