A number of Rhode Island distributors and suppliers were showcased at a spring tasting hosted at The Capital Grille in Providence on May 8. Representatives from Johnson Brothers, Horizon Beverage Co., Mancini Beverage and MS Walker were among wholesalers presenting wine selections, as well as local brand Newport Vineyards. All were on-site to pour samples and educate members of The Capital Grille’s private wine club.
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- Jill Hamilton Smith, Sales Consultant, Johnson Brothers of Rhode Island showcasing Orin Swift Our Lady of Guadalupe Pinot Noir.
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- A pour of white wine.
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- Kimberly Wells, Fine Wine Specialist, Mancini Beverage highlighting Gaja Pieve Santa Restituta Sugarille Brunello di Montalcino.
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- Marc Berry, Fine Wine Specialist, MS Walker of RI.
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- Wölffer Summer in a Bottle Rosé and Domaine Sigalas Assyrtiko Santorini.
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- Jonathan McGowan, Sales Consultant, Horizon Beverage Co. highlighting Buccella Mica Cabernet Sauvignon and Taittinger Brut Reserve Champagne.
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- David DuBois, Retail Account Specialist, Mancini Beverage showcasing Taub Family Vineyards Rutherford Cabernet Sauvignon.
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- A pour of Taub Family Vineyards red wine.
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- Jeff Mancinho, Account Manager, MS Walker of RI highlighting a wine from Mt. Brave winery.
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- Penner-Ash Pinot Noir, Freemark Abbey Cabernet Sauvignon, Stonestreet Estate Cabernet Sauvignon, Arrowood Knights Valley Cabernet Sauvignon, a wine from Mt. Brave winery and Tenuta di Arceno Arcanum.
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- Gabby Lefebvre, Hostess and Bella Tantimonaco, Sales Manager, The Capital Grille.
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- Guests at the Generous Pour event.
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- A pour of Orin Swift Papillon.
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- Cakebread Cellars Sauvignon Blanc, Banfi Belnero Toscana and Ruffino Riserva Ducale Oro.
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- Newport Vineyards Pinot Gris and Pinot Noir Dry Rosé.
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- Kendra Carlisle, Director of Marketing, Newport Vineyards.
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- David DuBois, Retail Account Specialist, Mancini Beverage pouring a wine from Chappellet.
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- Greenvale Vineyards Ramato, Chardonnay, Vidal Blanc, Cabernet Franc and Meritage.
Photos by Adam Haley.
