“Leeann – great work! Fantastic article – I really appreciate what you and the Coletta team accomplished. Thanks so much! I’m proud to be on your team! All the best!”
Jay Wright, President and CEO of Vincor Canada, a Constellation Company

“Over the last eight years l have had the pleasure of working on numerous projects, media/trade familiarization tours and events with Coletta & Associates and each project has been approached with creativity, professionalism and a keen attention to detail. Every member of the Coletta team is personable, proficient and overall great to work with. I have been very pleased with every project and I look forward to working with Coletta & Associates on future projects.”
Megan Moyle, On Premise Marketing Manager, Vincor Canada

“Vancouver magazine has worked with Coletta & Associates for the past four years to launch and grow our International Wine Competition, and the complementary Big Night event. Without their partnership these initiatives simply would not have gotten off the ground. Their combination of understanding of the industry and their connections, and marketing insight are absolutely unique and invaluable.”
Kim Peacock, Publisher, Transcontinental Western Media Group

“I have had the pleasure of working with Coletta & Associates for more than a decade. They are fun, professional and stay on budget. I have to tip my hat to the whole team: Christine for her knowledge and insight, Leeann for her bright ideas and communication skills, and Julian for his excellence in events: from a cellar, vineyard or even a moving train, he always makes it flawless.”
Christa-Lee McWatters Bond, Marketing Manager, Western VQA Estates, Vincor Canada

“Christine, in the short time I have had the pleasure to know you I have become very impressed with your novel ideas and tenacity. It’s great to see someone, like yourself, who becomes as deeply dedicated to the projects they are involved in.”
Ken Haddrell, Manager, PICO (Okanagan Plant Improvement Company)

Julian, and everybody at Coletta Consultants, thank you so much for the organization and passion you put into my visit to Vancouver and breaking our domaine out in BC. Thank-you all SO MUCH for the brilliant introduction Le Clos Jordanne has received to your lovely province!
Thomas Bachelder, vineyard manager and winemaker - Le Clos Jordanne

“There is nothing small about Coletta’s accomplishments. In 1990, when she came on board, BC wine still appealed more to porch climbers than cork sniffers. Today, most BC wine lists feature home-grown wines …. Home consumption, as predicted is soaring”.
Jim Sutherland – May/June 1995 issue of Vancouver magazine

“Chris Coletta and her able staff are leaving the BC Wine Institute after nine years of impressive work. Coletta’s strength is in her focus. As a result, she has managed to drag just about everybody involved in the VQA program forward. Coletta and crew leave a legacy that ought to scare the hell out of her next successor.”
Anthony Gismondi – August/September 1999 issue of City Food

“As a writer who interacts often with Coletta & Associates, I appreciate how well organized and helpful they are. The press kits are always complete. Queries are dealt with promptly. And I have never known Leeann, Julian or Chriss to be anything other than measured and steady under pressure.”
John Schreiner, author, The Wineries of British Columbia

"Over the years that I've covered food and wine, few if any companies have performed on behalf of their clients as diligently or professionally as Coletta & Associates. Their response to my needs and deadline requests has been always thorough and prompt, while their skill at event organization has been well demonstrated, ever since staging many of the region's inaugural wine tours and tasting events. On a national and international media level, again within the industry, few others enjoy such strong connections."
Tim Pawsey, freelance journalist, a.k.a “The Hired Belly”

“Wow! What a great job you do for your clients! Not to mention us media types too. Thank you for the clear & concise information regarding the segment breakdown and names of our guests. It all looks great -- we are looking forward to the segment. Thanks again.”
Michele McDougall, City TV Edmonton

“Leeann Clemens is a pleasure to work with. Enthusiastic, good-humoured, resourceful, hardworking, highly-efficient, a team player, quick to grasp my needs as a journalist and sensitive to my deadlines, a great mixer in social settings, and helpful above and beyond the call of duty ...much like the others I know at Coletta & Associates.”
Konrad Ejbich, Style at Home magazine

“I have worked with the Coletta team for more than a decade and have found members to be fast and accurate, the essential traits needed when working with the news media. I wish everyone were as efficient.”
Nick Lees, wine writer, Edmonton Journal

“I have not the slightest hesitation in recommending Coletta & Associates for any position or contract involvement they choose to undertake. I know they bring commitment, knowledge, experience, expedience and a solid work ethic that is becoming rare today, to such endeavors.”
Jugen Gothe, host of Disc Drive, CBC Radio Two; wine and spirits columnist for The Georgia Straight, food & wine editor, NUVO magazine; host of Vancouver Flavours, CKBD Radio.

“There is nothing easier or more enjoyable than working with a group of people who are both good at their jobs and truly love doing them.

Although I have only been working with Coletta & Associates - Chris, Julian and Leeann for a year they are simply a joy to associate with. They keep me informed about products and events in a concise, timely manner, they anticipate what I need from them to do my job and they are not afraid to ask for my assistance when they require it.

Their professionalism is unquestionable yet they know how to have fun and enjoy the relationships they have built up with their clients and media contacts. This puts us all at ease and builds genuine long-term business friendships.

Basically, they’ve got it goin’ on.”
Daenna Van Mulligen “the Wine Diva”

“I have enjoyed working with you in particular over the years and have always
been impressed with your professionalism. People like you have made this
job such a dream…”
Renee Blackstone, Food and Wine Editor, the Province (upon retiring)

“Hola Julian, thanks for all your work in BC. I know we will have more success if there are more people like you promoting Chilean wines in Canada.”
Gabriel Salas Silva, Viña Concha y Toro

“The Wines of Chile tasting was well organized and a good start to developing a theme of what to expect from Julian and this organization.”
Eduardo Stark, Export Manager, Montes

“If Coletta & Associates is behind an event, I’m IN. I know it will be well run, well publicized and well attended! They make sure logistics are pinned down and that a professional image is projected to the public. They are an upbeat positive group with a “team” approach. Julian and Leeann are wonderful communicators; pleasantly making sure all details are handled!”
Michelle Holden, Charton-Hobbs & AWSM

“I've been really impressed by your work so I'm confident recommending you to my clients.”
Joceline Heersink, Account Manager, CFUN (1410 AM) & QMFM (103.5FM) Radio

“I have personally known and worked with Chriss Coletta of Coletta & Associates for the past 20 years. I am always more than happy to participate in her events as they are invariably well organized and executed.”
John Clerides, Marquis Wine Cellars