Allan S. Goodman hosted its spring trade tasting at Saybrook Point Inn & Spa in Old Saybrook on April 10. Approximately 500 trade guests representing 300 on- and off-premise accounts from throughout greater New London and Middlesex counties tasted from an array of imported and domestic fine wines while overlooking the Connecticut River. A myriad of new spring release wines was presented, along with selections of iconic California and Washington state wines.
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- Cabernets from Concannon Vineyard, Educated Guess and Imagine.
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- John Orefice of Allan S. Goodman highlighting Chateau St. Jean Cabernet Sauvignon.
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- Chris Uriano, Century Division Sales Manager and Kurt Graf, District Sales Manager, both of Allan S. Goodman.
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- Dave Heller, President, Allan S. Goodman and Cindy Cote, Owner, Cindy’s Wine and Spirits in Westbrook.
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- Michael Zibbideo and Fran Coviello of Saybrook Point Inn & Spa and Ed Palau, Sales Representative, Allan S. Goodman.
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- Adam Wilson of Allan S. Goodman pouring for guests Katherine Ludeo and Tony Perez, both of La Fonda Bar and Restaurant in Hartford.
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- Pinot Noirs from Benziger, Horizon de Bichot, Bonterra, B.R. Cohn and Cartlidge & Browne.
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- Allan S. Goodman Sales Representatives Pat Olschafskie and Desiree Narog.
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- Jay Gandhi and Kashmira Gandhi of Liquor Outlet in Southington.
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- Allan S. Goodman’s Rob Woolley pours for Shane Alexander, Wine Merchant, New London.
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- A selection of white wines on ice.
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- A pour of Insurrection Cabernet Sauvignon.
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- Rashmikant Patel, Oxford Liquors; Ashok Patel, Liquors Outlet; and Vinay Patel, Cellar 85.
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- Michael Cote and Cindy Cote, Cindy’s Wine and Spirits in Westbrook.
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- Rob Woolley of Allan S. Goodman pours for Wayne Buchanan, Divine Wine Emporium, Niantic.
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- A display of 14 Hands Wines now available in a canned format, including Pinot Grigio, Hot to Trot Smooth Red Blend, Bubbles and Rosé.
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- Matt Reklaitis, Sales Representative, Allan S. Goodman.
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- Karishma Lillaney and Arun Lillaney, of Liquor World.
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- Joe Kagerer, Sales Representative, Allan S. Goodman pouring for Lynne Roy and Larry Cusson of M&R Liquors.
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- Janessa Woods and Zita Davis, both of Delish Lounge in Bristol.
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- Bob Donlin, Sales Representative, Allan S. Goodman and Maura Devlin, Lauri Makuck and Ines Venetianer of The Griswold Inn in Essex.
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- Peter Menounos, Sales Representative, Allan S. Goodman pours a rosé for Chris Campbell, Food and Beverage Director at Lake of Isles and Emily Campbell.
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- Adam Sass and Wanda Sass of Spend Less in Manchester.
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- Trade guests enjoyed portfolio highlights accompanied by Saybrook Point Inn’s catering and terrace views.
Photos by Nick Caito.
