
Hartley & Parker, Limited, Inc. hosted the first of two fall trade tastings on October 4, featuring select wines and spirits at Lake of Isles, Foxwoods Resort Casino. Suppliers shared their brands with trade guests, educating them on their offerings. David Brogan, Key Account Manager, Hartley & Parker served as the event’s mixologist, crafting cocktails from Catskill Distilling Company Buckwheat, Skyy Infusions, Tito’s Handmade Vodka and Nautical Gin. The company hosted a second trade tasting on October 5 at Vasi’s Restaurant and Bar in Waterbury.
- Katie Bailey, Market Sales Manager, Folio Wine Partners.
- David Rosenberg, Vice President, Hartley & Parker with Paul Angelico, General Sales Manager, Hartley & Parker
- Chris Parkin, Field Sales Manager, Constellation Brands.
- All with Hartley & Parker: Bill Saroka, Tom Deaso, Crissy Peterson and Angelo Culmo.
- Ben Mayer, Division Manager, Hartley & Parker with Whitehall Lane Cabernet Sauvignon.
- Barbara Reddish of Viavino Tastings representing Martin Rey Winery.
- Philip Garrison, Northeast Regional Manager, The San Francisco Wine Exchange.
- Kathleen Flynn representing the sake portfolio of JFC International, Marchetta Company.
- Michael Petrizzo, Northeast Manager, Vias Imports and Drew Hoyle of Hartley & Parker.
- Wines on display.
- Blaise Tramazzo, Spirits Director, Hartley & Parker.
- Gianpiero Peru, Connecticut State Manager Genesis Division, Palm Bay International.
- Dave Brogan, Key Account Manager, Hartley & Parker, mixed cocktails featuring Catskill Distilling Company Buckwheat, Skyy Infusions, Tito’s Handmade Vodka and Nautical Gin.
- Tito Padilla, Wine Consultant, Wines For All.
- Skyy Fall Sangria cocktail.
- Jeffrey Verderber, Regional Director New England, Justin Landmark Vineyards.
- Wines on display.
- Laura Laratro, Brand Manager of Amaro Silano and Fran Magner of FX Magner Selections.
- Amaro Silano.
- Jeffrey Vanderber, Regional Director New England, Justin Landmark Vineyards; Bill Saroka, Wine Director, Hartley & Parker; Lisa Strausser, New England Sales Manager, Kermit Lynch Wine Merchant; Doug Preston, Hartley & Parker; Steve Fanelli, Key Account Manager, Hartley & Parker.
- Sarah Smith, Sheila Frost and Courtney Eslin all from the Courthouse Bar and Grill in Putnam.
- Wines on display.
- Trade guests during the 2016 Fall Wine Show.