Barrington’s Grapes & Grains hosted a grand tasting for the public on March 23. Guests enjoyed a range of imported and domestic fine wines poured by representatives from state distributors, including Mancini Beverage – Best Beverage division, MS Walker of RI, Atlantic Beverage Distributors and Wine Wizards. State- and regionally made selections included craft beer from Proclamation Ale Company and 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 hosted a grand tasting for the public on March 23.
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- All of Grapes & Grains: Back Row: Matt Amaral, Owner; Dave Hurley, Bottle Assistant; and Chris Mota, Beer Buyer. Front Row: Rebecca Morris, Shop Assistant and Nikki Nadeau, Merchandise Buyer.
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- Tom Short, Sales Representative, MS Walker highlighting Coconut Cartel Guatemalan Dark Rum and Smith & Cross Traditional Jamaica Rum.
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- Nate Lavigne, Sales Representative, Atlantic Beverage Distributors.
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- Mad River First Run Rum, Smith & Cross Traditional Jamaica Rum and Coconut Cartel Guatemalan Dark Rum.
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- A taste of Coconut Cartel Guatemalan Dark Rum.
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- Jeremy Guthrie, Sales Representative, Mancini Beverage – Best Beverage division showcasing Trizanne Signature Wines Sauvignon Blanc.
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- Jean Aubron Les Bulles Rosé, Terre Stregate Falanghina, Trizanne Signature Wines Sauvignon Blanc and Intellego Kedungu Red Blend.
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- Christin Aarons, Sales Representative, Wine Wizards highlighting Domaine Collin Crémant de Limoux Brut Cuvée Tradition.
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- A pour of Borell Diehl Müller-Thurgau Trocken Pfalz.
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- Peter R. Aiello, Monsieur Touton Selection, Ltd., showcasing Contadi Castaldi Franciacorta Brut.
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- Patrick Stewart, Marketing Specialist, Bully Boy Distillers highlighting Bully Boy Straight Bourbon.
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- Bully Boy Distillers Estate Gin and Straight Bourbon.
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- Tom “TK” Kelly, Sales Representative, Wine Wizards.
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- A pour of Proclamation Beer.
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- Proclamation Beer including Socks & Shoes Irish Stout, Proc IPA, Polychrome Berliner Weisse and Proc Circles Corn Lager.
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- Island Take It Easy variety 12-pack, featuring Island Lemonada, Southern Peach, Grapefruit Pomelo and the flagship Coastal Lager.
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- Laura Graham, Owner, Drink with Food highlighting Kings Code, a special collaborative whiskey by Kings County Distillery with Irene Tan of Whiskey Mentors.
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- A pour of Kings County Distillery Blended Bourbon Whiskey.
Photos by Laura Widness.
