Barrington’s Grapes & Grains hosted its annual Grand Tasting holiday event on Nov. 18. The retailer showcased select wines from the portfolios of Atlantic Beverage, Mancini Beverage, MS Walker and Wine Wizards, among distributors, plus representatives from spirits suppliers Mad River Distillers and Widow Jane, local craft beer from Grey Sail Brewing of Rhode Island and cider from Stormalong Cider. Guests enjoyed assorted charcuterie and cheeses from Rind Cheese Shop to pair with selections while doing their holiday shopping.
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- All from Grapes & Grains: Dave Hurley, Bottle Assistant; Chris Mota, Beer Buyer; Nikki Nadeau, Merchandise Buyer; and Matt Amaral, Owner.
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- Marc Berry, Wine Specialist WSET3, MS Walker.
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- Saint Cosme Micro-Cosme Sauvignon Viognier and Famiglia Pasqua Passione E Sentimento.
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- A pour of Saint Cosme Micro-Cosme Sauvignon Viognier.
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- Jake Bruns, Representative, Mad River Distillers.
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- Mad River Distillers Rum 44, Vanilla Rum and First Run Rum.
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- Joe Coccurello, Sales Representative, Mancini Beverage – Northeast Wines division.
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- Astrolabe Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc, Force & Grace Chardonnay, Elouan Pinot Noir, Grand Barossa Cabernet Sauvignon and Famille Lançon La Solitude Côtes du Rhône.
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- Cassie DeCourcey, Sales Representative, Grey Sail Brewing of Rhode Island.
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- A pour of Grey Sail Brewing Kegnog Milkshake IPA.
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- Vago Espadín Mezcal, Widow Jane 10 Year Bourbon and Widow Jane Paradigm Rye Whiskey.
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- Dolin Genepy Le Chamois Liqueur and Widow Jane Paradigm Rye Whiskey.
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- Tom Short, Sales Representative, MS Walker.
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- Cristin Aarons, Sales Representative, Wine Wizards.
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- Lucien Crochet Sancerre, Teutonic Wine Company Riesling, Les Heretiques Pays d’Herault Red Table Wine, Clos de la Roilette Fleurie and Day Zinfandel.
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- Nathan Lavigne, Sales Representative, Atlantic Beverage Distributing.
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- Grapes & Grains Shop Assistants Rebecca Morris and Max Kachinske.
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- Stormalong Happy Holidays Holiday Spiced Cider.
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- Guests enjoyed assorted charcuterie and cheeses from Rind Cheese Shop.
Photos by Laura Widness.
