Ep. 2428 Juliana Colangelo interviews Mark Jammal of The Vinous Bunch | Masterclass US Wine Market

Aug 4, 2025

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Welcome to Episode 2428 of the Italian Wine Podcast. In this episode, Juliana Colangelo interviews Mark Jammal, sommelier, actor, wine consultant, and co-founder of The Vinous Bunch, a sales and marketing agency helping boutique and commercial wine & spirits brands grow their audience and impact.

Key Takeaways:

What are younger consumers ordering in restaurants?
How can Italian wine better resonate with a young audience in NY?
What makes a wine region stick in the minds of younger audiences?

More about the guest:

Mark Jammal is a sommelier with extensive experience in New York City’s dynamic restaurant scene. He is the co-founder of The Vinous Bunch, a boutique sales and marketing agency dedicated to helping wine and spirits brands grow through strategic engagement and authentic storytelling. Mark holds an MBA and WSET Level III certification.

Before entering the wine world, he built a successful career in musical theater — a background that now fuels his creative approach to wine communication. On social media, Mark shares wine insights, business updates, and behind-the-scenes content that resonates with professionals and enthusiasts alike, positioning him as a relatable and forward-thinking voice in the industry.

Connect:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-jammal/

Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/markjammal/ https://www.instagram.com/thevinousbunch/

More about the host:

Juliana Colangelo is a leading communications and marketing professional for the beverage alcohol industry. Currently, Juliana is a Senior Brand Manager at Frederick Wildman, where she is focused on building their Italian wine portfolio. Prior to that, she led the California Division as a Vice President at Colangelo & Partners, the leading wine and spirits communications agency in the U.S. for over 10 years. During her tenure at C&P, Juliana led the development of the California office, growing the agency’s domestic presence to a dedicated office of 15 people with representation of leading wine companies such as Jackson Family Wines, Far Niente, Charles Krug Winery, Foley Family Wines and more.

Juliana has completed her WSET Level 3 and her eMBA in Wine Business with Sonoma State University. In 2021, Juliana was named one of PR News’ Top Women in PR in the “Rising Stars” category. In 2022, Juliana became a Vinitaly International Academy Italian Wine Ambassador.

Connect:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/julezcolang/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jules.colangelo/

Twitter: https://x.com/JulezColang

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/juliana-colangelo-mba-04345539/

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