Barrington’s Grapes & Grains celebrated its 11th anniversary with a grand tasting for the public on March 25. In November of 2011, Owner Matt Amaral made history when he was awarded the first-ever Class A liquor retail license in the town, among the last, if not the last, “dry” towns in New England. In March of 2012, Grapes & Grains opened its doors. Guests enjoyed a range of fine imported and domestic fine wines, poured by representatives from state distributors, including Mancini Beverage – Best Beverage division, MS Walker of RI and Wine Wizards. State- and regionally made selections included craft beer from Narragansett Beer and Buttonwoods Brewery, bottled craft cocktails from Grey Sail Brewing’s sister brand South County Distillers, handcrafted spirits from Rhode Island Spirits and Bully Boy Distillers, among brands. Barrington’s Rind Cheese Shop provided assorted artisanal cheeses and charcuterie for guests to pair with samples.
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- Barrington’s Grapes & Grains celebrated its 11th anniversary with a grand tasting for the public on March 25.
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- Grapes & Grains’ Owner and Proprietor Matt Amaral speaks with guests. Amaral made history as the first person to be awarded a Class A liquor license for the town of Barrington, which was the last “dry” town in New England according to Associated Press reports.
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- Marc Berry, Fine Wine Specialist, MS Walker of RI.
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- Cantina di Carpi e Sorbara Emma Lambrusco di Sorbara, Château Saint-Roch Old Vines White and Scarpetta Chardonnay.
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- Jeremy Guthrie, Sales Manager, Mancini Beverage – Best Beverage division.
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- Hermann J. Wiemer Dry Riesling, Matthiasson Napa Valley Chardonnay, Clovallon Pinot Noir, La Patience Merlot, Caneva da Nani El Vin Col Fondo Guia di Valdobbiadene and Silk & Spice Silk Route.
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- Cathy Plourde, Co-owner, Rhode Island Spirits speaks with guests about the distillery’s Rhodium line.
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- Andrew Greenleaf, Rhode Island and Connecticut Market Manager, Bully Boy Distillers.
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- Jessica Pratt, Grey Sail Brewing highlighting South County Distillers Craft Cocktails in Cranberry & Orange Whiskey Highball.
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- Bully Boy Distillers The Manhattan and The Old Fashioned ready-to-drink cocktails.
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- Cinino Rosato and Storm Point Chenin Blanc.
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- Matthiasson Napa Valley Chardonnay, Hermann J. Wiemer Dry Riesling and Caneva da Nani El Vin Col Fondo Guia di Valdobbiadene.
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- Cam Hutchinson, Field Sales Manager, Narragansett Beer.
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- A pour of Narragansett Musik Express IPA.
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- Narragansett Fresh Catch, Town Beach Day Pass IPA, Summer Crusher, I Am Providence Double IPA and Musik Express IPA.
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- Max Snyder, Buttonwoods Brewery.
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- Megan Fitzgerald, Brand Strategist, Artisan Buyer, Grapes & Grains with guests.
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- Fine cheeses, fruits and meats were provided by Rind Cheese Shop to accompany selections.
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- Hermann J. Wiemer Dry Riesling, Matthiasson Napa Valley Chardonnay, Clovallon Pinot Noir, La Patience Merlot, Caneva da Nani El Vin Col Fondo Guia di Valdobbiadene and Silk & Spice Silk Route.
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- A pour of Storm Point Chenin Blanc.
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- Guests enjoying the 11th anniversary tasting at Grapes & Grains.
Photos by Adam Haley.
