The new warehouse Michael v/d Berg put together across the street from Caribbean Overseas, in Eagle, has been in business even before being finished. Hooked to a generator Divino NV was delivering Tito’s handmade vodka, and other popular brands as well as premium wines, with just a roof overhead. It all worked out, construction is winding down, and the company’s market share is impressive.
This week Divino NV embarked on a fun project, personally introducing clients and partners to the wonders of its new facility by hosting a two-week series of lunches in the tasting room, complete with wine pairing and culinary firework by chef Ilja Cybulski: Fresh Ceviche & Chips paired with a Benzinger Sauvignon Blanc, Short Rib & Truffle Lacque chased by 19 Crimes Red Blend and Chocolate & Berries paired with Conundrum Red.
The first round was attended by bankers and suppliers, ASD, from across the street. Al invited guests licked their plates clean. With one dozen guests each day, Michael is confident he will manage to connect with all company clients within two weeks and hopefully not gain any weight by the end of the process.
Divino NV is more than double the size of the Pepia Est facility. The way Michael saw it, the company couldn’t expand in its original address, so the partners decided to partially part ways, with Michael v/d Berg overseeing the growth at Divino NV and Herdy Ten Lohuis consolidating Pepia Est.
Pa bien boys, very impressive!!
From a previous article about V/D Berg: As the owner of the new company he opted to spearhead sales and leave the actual management to two members of the next generations. As a sales person he is tireless and driven, a consummate wine connoisseur and a deal closer, all wrapped in one. He got his start on the island in F&B but later joined a stumbling liquor purveyor. He eventually took the business over, with his partner Herdy, as he found his calling: Grapes, Wineries, Vino.
Always engaged, always engaging, I will drink his wine, anytime. We wish Divino NV a great success.
