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106 / the tasting panel / april 2017 Tier 2 Capitol Husting, Wisconsin With Capital Husting of Wisconsin's second back-to-back appearance in the Legacy Awards, Carolyn Wente was moved to wax philosophical. As she quoted ancient Chinese philosopher Lao Tzu, she explained that Capital Husting Wisconsin Kyle Luebke knows his team is his greatest resource. "To lead people, walk behind them," quoted Carolyn, before continuing to praise their success, including solid relationships in the state with Roundy's and Costco. "We encour- age them to make it a three-peat," said Carolyn. Select Wines, Virginia "It has been said that if you put your heart, mind and soul into the smallest thing, you get the biggest outcome," began Carolyn Wente. "Select Wines put the smallest into the biggest this year," she continued of the first-time Legacy Award winners. After driv- ing points of distribution up 30 percent and volume up 17 percent, Select Wines success is sure to continue into 2017. Heidelberg Distributing, Kentucky It all started with "one man, one truck" for family-owned Heidelberg, which has been in business across Kentucky and Ohio for 75 years. With an over 20 percent increase in new accounts and the most staggering growth on Murrieta's Well, an incredible 234 percent growth, this first-time Legacy Award winner is set for future success. Carolyn Wente, Phil Wente, Chris Giudice, Kyle Luebke of Capital Husting, Karl Wente, Amy Hoopes, Eric Wente. Phil Wente, Karl Wente, Chris Giudice, Sam Komelasky of Select Wines Virginia, Amy Hoopes, Eric Wente. Front: Carolyn Wente, Nathan Roberts of Select Wines Virginia Christine Wente, Chris Giudice, Phil Wente, Mike Monnin of Heidelberg Distributing, Karl Wente, Jimmy Carpenter of Heidelberg Distributing, Carolyn Wente, Amy Hoopes, Eric Wente.