The Castle Hill Inn in Newport, in collaboration with Horizon Beverage Co. of Rhode Island – Wine Marketing division, hosted a trade luncheon featuring The Mascot wines on June 6. The Mascot, a Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon by Will Harlan of Harlan Estate, is made from grapes harvested from the younger vines of the Promontory, BOND and Harlan Estate vineyards. Special guests Sid Lakhkar, Fine Wine Specialist, Horizon Beverage Co., and Mollie Maisch, Director, The Mascot, presented the wines to guests, which included The Mascot Cabernet Sauvignon in 2014, 2017 and 2018 vintages, while guests enjoyed a multicourse meal prepared by Executive Chef Andy Taur. The Mascot wines are available in Rhode Island via Horizon Beverage Co. – Wine Marketing division.
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- Horizon Beverage Co. hosted a wine lunch featuring The Mascot wines at Castle Hill Inn in Newport on June 6.
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- The Mascot Cabernet Sauvignon in 2014, 2017 and 2018 vintages.
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- Sid Lakhkar, Fine Wine Specialist, Horizon Beverage Co. and Mollie Maisch, Director, The Mascot.
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- Timothy Corcoran, Store Manager, Gasbarro’s Wines; Ryan Powers, Delivery and Inventory Coordinator, Gasbarro’s Wines; Nicole Eacuello, Marketing Director, The Savory Grape; and Sid Lakhkar, Fine Wine Specialist, Horizon Beverage Co.
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- Charles Heidsieck Brut Réserve Champagne was served for the pre-luncheon welcome.
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- Guests toast with Charles Heidsieck Brut Réserve Champagne.
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- Michael Doctor, Director of Restaurants, Castle Hill Inn pours for luncheon participants.
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- Mollie Maisch, Director, The Mascot educated guests on the Napa Valley wines.
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- A pour of The Mascot Cabernet Sauvignon.
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- Britney LeBelle, Manager and Event Coordinator, Coast Guard House.
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- The first course featured gnocchi with roasted garlic cream, confit tomatoes and Parmigiano, paired with The Mascot 2017.
Photos by Laura Widness.
