
Foxwoods Resort Casino hosted its Royal Rosé event, celebrating all things rosé, with a festival in the Premier Ballroom on June 13, one of the first large showcases of brands since the COVID-19 pandemic kept groups from gathering. Amid Instagram-ready photo backdrops and live music spun during two separate sessions throughout the afternoon, guests enjoyed tastes of rosé wines from around the world, along with rosé spirits, Champagne, sparkling wines and more, all poured by a variety of the state’s wholesalers and suppliers.
- Foxwoods Resort Casino hosted its annual Royal Rosé event, celebrating all things rosé, with a festival in the Premier Ballroom on June 13.
- Eric Gray, Merchandising Manager, Allan S. Goodman pouring 19 Crimes Snoop Cali Rosé.
- Justin Pouten and Evan Clough, Brescome Barton with selections from Hallmark, Ruffino, Botter, Chandon and Notorious Pink.
- Vine Ventures’ Amanda Barroso showcasing Fleur de Mer Rosé and Lori Chapman highlighting Yes Way Rosé.
- Gooseneck Vineyards’ Paul Fede, Co-founder and Craig Randi, State Manager with Gooseneck Vineyards’ Brut Rosé and Gooseneck Vineyards’ Rosé, available via Connecticut Distributors, Inc. (CDI).
- Melissa Bokoff, Brand Ambassador, CDI highlighting Prophecy Rosé.
- Vine Ventures’ Nada Flores pouring Fleurs de Prairie Rosé.
- Ryan Robinson, Nick Neves and Jacklyn Lesniopis, Worldwide Wines.
- Joe Theis and Jessica Glynn, Hartley & Parker Limited, Inc., showcasing Gérard Bertrand Côtes des Roses and Diora Rosé of Pinot Noir.
- Richard Ramaya, Slocum & Sons showcasing Summer Water Rosé.
- Vine Ventures’ Erica McGuinness highlighting Day Owl Rosé, available via Opici Family Distributing.
- Brescome Barton’s Chelsea Arpin showcasing Ketel One Botanical Grapefruit & Rose.
- Vine Ventures’ Sue Daddio with Fruit & Flower Bubbly Rosé, available via Brescome Barton.
- Worldwide Wines’ Dante Gennaro, Joe Gennaro and Susan McQuade highlighting Taittinger Prestige Rosé Brut, Landhaus Mayer Zweigelt Rosé and AIX Rosé.
- Kelly Molcan, Foxwoods Resort Casino and Ryan Whalen, Owner, Weekday Rosé.
- Craig Randi, Gooseneck Vineyards highlighting Gooseneck Vineyards’ Brut Rosé and Victor Lebel, Château de Berne showcasing Château de Berne Ultimate Provence Rosé.
- Catherine Francucci, National Sales Director, Murphy Distributors, Inc., with Maison Marcel Rosé and Rosé S’il Vous Plaît Rosé Mimosa.
- Alicia Boncimino, Slocum & Sons with Decoy Premium Seltzer Rosé with Black Cherry flavor.
- Howard Asadow, Allan S. Goodman with Chloe Rosé.
- Slocum & Sons’ Dave Brause and Aaron Taylor highlighting Hess Collection Shirtail Ranches Rosé and Protocolo Rosé.
- Jennifer Hancock and Kevin Hickey, Sovereign Brands highlighting Cloud Chaser Côtes de Provence Rosé and Luc Belaire Rare Rosé.