
Brescome Barton hosted a masquerade-themed portfolio event at historic Saint Clements Castle in Portland on October 7 for accounts and trade professionals. The fall trade show featured domestic and imported fine wines and spirits, as well as beer, malt and cider selections, including local brands. Suppliers, sales representatives and brand ambassadors educated guests amidst the riverfront venue’s ballroom.
- Brescome Barton staff and guests donned festive masks during the portfolio showcase hosted in Saint Clements Castle.
- Stephanie Niemiroski, Sales Representative, Brescome Barton; Cheryl Carboneau and Tony Rousseau, both of The Best Wine Shop in Town; Robert Sussler, Executive Vice President and General Manager, Brescome Barton; and Jillian Carey, Account Development Manager, Brescome Barton.
- Bacchanal Wine Imports’ Nicola Gregoretti and Filippo Pistone.
- Brescome Barton Account Development Managers Katie McMellon and Megan Litke with Moët & Chandon, Ruinart and Dom Pérignon Champagnes.
- Al LoSardo, Regional Manager CT/RO, Foley Family Wines.
- Michael Lindell, North Central Division Manager, Mendocino Wine Company showcasing Parducci Pinot Noir.
- Harrison Love, Connecticut Market Manager, Beam Suntory.
- Diageo Brand Ambassadors Ruth Cutrone and Kathi Savage.
- Lindsay Spatafora, Regional Manager CT MA RI, Bronco Wine Company.
- Frank Dest, District Manager CT/RI, Santa Margherita USA.
- Liquor World.’s Arun Lilaney and Karishma Lilaney.
- Michael Sosensky highlighting Fetzer Vineyards Trivento Golden Reserve Malbec.
- Gary Dritschler, Market Manager, Campari America highlighting Amaro Braulio.
- Steve Casey, Trade Development Manager, Brescome Barton; Marianna Dalardha, Robb Tuttle and Stacy Tuttle, all Franklin Wine and Spirits and Apollo Pizza Restaurant & Grill; and Robert Sussler, Executive Vice President and General Manager, Brescome Barton.
- Veronica Saurett, Wine & Spirits Manager, Brescome Barton with Drew Angelo, General Manager, Mickey’s Upstairs Dueling Piano Bar.
- Guests Samantha Dziecol, Justin Morales and Jerome Daigneault, all of The Marlborough Tavern.
- Jeremy Fonicello, Sr. Market Manager, Edrington highlighting Highland Park Twisted Tattoo 16 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky.
- Hartford Flavor Company’s Founder and Co-owner Lelaneia Dubay with Events Coordinator/Tasting Room Manager Hilary Brooks showcasing the company’s Wild Moon Liqueurs line.
- Nina Turcsanyi, District Manager, Deutsch Family Wine & Spirits.
- Joy Huston highlighting Teeling Single Malt Irish Whiskey and Stephen Drew, Connecticut Market Manager, Bacardi with Bacardi Reserva Ocho Rare Gold Rum.
- James Bunker, Still Hill Brewery serving tastes of Still Hill Sluggy Buggy, Strawberry Blonde Ale, Still Hill APA and I Caved.
- Isaac Perez, New England Regional Manager, Vino Del Sol highlighting Tapiz Chardonnay.
- Mike Wylie, State Manager, Ste. Michelle Wine Estates highlighting Sonoma Coast Chardonnay.
- Sean Fitzgerald, Market Manager, Duvel Moortgat USA with ciders from Brewery Ommegang.
- Bobbie Jo Parker, Leon’s Liquors; Robert Sussler, Executive Vice President and General Manager, Brescome Barton; Dipak Patel, Sales Representative, Brescome Barton; and Jessica Suarez, Leon’s Liquors.
- Thor Narowski, Account Development Specialty showcasing Boulevard Brewing Co. Tank 7 Farmhouse Ale.
- Brescome Barton welcomed guests to Saint Clements Castle in Portland.
Photos by Michael Leung.